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dentofacial orthopedics

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dentofacial orthopedics.
See orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.


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Another name for this is dentofacial orthopedics since orthodontics involves actual facial abnormalities.
However, if the candidates plan to specialize in a branch of dentistry such as public health, endodontics, oral maxillofacial pathology, oral maxillofacial surgery, dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics, a couple of years of advanced studies is required.
Figure 1: ADA-Recognized Dental Specialties Dental Public Health Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Pediatric Dentistry Prosthodontics
 
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