General Dentistry The medical science concerned with the prevention and general treatment of tooth and gum disorders and diseases

Endodontics is that branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases that arise from the soft tissues (the dental pulp) inside the tooth.

Oral surgery deals with the diagnosis of, and the surgery required by, the diseases, injuries, and defects of the human jaws and associated structures. Both dentists and physicians refer a wide variety of special dental problems to the oral surgeon. These may include the removal of impacted and infected teeth and the treatment of cysts, tumors, lesions, and infections.

Orthodontics, often called as Dentofacial orthopedics, is a special branch of dentistry that deals with straightening of teeth and altering bone growth.

Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry) refers to a branch of dentistry that specializes in dental care for children under the age of 16.

Periodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Periodontists are also expert in the placement and maintenance of dental implants.

Prosthodontics Deals with replacement of missing natural teeth using removable or fixed partial dentures.