In the United States nine specialties are recognized by the American Dental Association: orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics; pediatric dentistry; periodontics; prosthodontics; oral and maxillofacial surgery; oral and maxillofacial pathology; endodontics; public health dentistry; and oral and maxillofacial
How many specialties of dentistry are there?
12 dental specialties
What field of dentistry pays the most?
oral and maxillofacial surgery
Which field is best in dentistry?
- ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON: $307,999 (according to ZipRecruiter)
- ENDODONTIST: $287,937 average annual salary (according to ZipRecruiter)
- ORTHODONTIST: $284,763 average annual salary (according to ZipRecruiter)
Which kind of dentist makes the most?
What they do, according to O*NET: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn the most money, but perform the most invasive procedures. They examine patients' wisdom teeth and remove any impacted, damaged, or non-restorable teeth.
What are 4 types of dental careers?
- Dental Assistants. Dental assistants provide hands-on help for the dental practitioner.
- Dental Hygienists.
- Dental Laboratory Technicians.
- General Dentist (DDS)
- Orthodontist.
- Periodontist.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.