Modern dentistry: areas of services

Table: how to figure out who to contact

All dentists conduct an examination, consultation, draw up a treatment plan and perform a thorough diagnosis of the entire oral cavity. In modern dentistry, an integrated approach to each clinical situation is valued, taking into account all the individual characteristics of the patient’s body.

Dentist-periodontist

A periodontist deals with the treatment of non-inflammatory and inflammatory periodontal diseases (periodontal tissues). The specialist’s goals are to stop the process using conservative methods, prevent the loss of segments, and maintain the integrity of the row. The dentist of the periodontal department treats the following diseases:

• gingivitis;
• periodontitis;
• periodontal disease;
• flux;
• gum recession;
• tissue inflammation during the eruption of wisdom teeth (pericoronitis);
• benign tumor diseases of periodontium, etc.

A periodontist is a highly qualified doctor. In addition to treatment, he provides advisory support to patients and fellow dentists, and develops treatment tactics.

Dentist-therapist

The main field of activity of this doctor: treatment and prevention of caries and its complications. What manipulations does:

• treatment of caries;
• endodontics (work in root canals) for pulpitis, periodontitis;
• root canal retreatment;
• chipped fillings, tooth walls;
• carrying out treatment using a microscope (treatment of caries, work in canals);
• providing assistance for acute toothache.

The therapist also conducts a thorough examination and can refer the patient to related specialists if he notices any pathology.

Generalist

When a patient turns to dental treatment specialists, the first step is to be examined by a dental therapist. Sometimes he also carries out a set of medical procedures, after which the help of other specialists is no longer required. The therapist first carefully examines the oral cavity and, based on the results of this examination, makes a preliminary diagnosis. Quite often, in order to clarify the situation as much as possible, this doctor writes the patient a referral to an X-ray room, where the current condition of the teeth can be studied in maximum detail.

If the diagnosis requires tooth filling, the dentist-therapist can perform this operation independently, without the intervention of other specialists, having first expanded the cavity that has arisen in the tissues due to caries and carried out antiseptic measures. If there is a serious illness, as well as if complications develop after treatment, the patient is referred to more specialized specialists.

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Dental hygienist

A dental hygienist has a secondary professional medical education. A prerequisite for working as a hygienist is to successfully complete the course “Preventive Dentistry”. What does a dental hygienist do:

• professional oral hygiene;
• treatment of gums with the Vector device;
• whitening;
• provides training in proper oral hygiene;
• selection of personal hygiene products;
• deals with the prevention of gum disease in adults and children.

In short, the main area of ​​work of a dental hygienist is the removal of dental plaque (tartar, plaque). It is important to see a hygienist every six months to maintain oral health.

Job prospects by profession

Good specialists who have completed training in this area are always in demand. They can find work in their field in medical institutions of both state and private ownership.

What do course graduates do:

• dentist;
• dental surgeon;
• prosthetist;
• orthodontist;
• periodontist;
• Dental Technician;
• dental hygienist.

In this area, the level of salaries is consistently high: from 40 thousand rubles and above. After gaining valuable experience, a specialist can earn much more. Many professionals successfully combine work in a private office and a public clinic.

Traditionally, the services of a prosthetist and a doctor who has chosen maxillofacial dentistry as his main profile are paid more highly.

Orthopedic dentist

Dental services include dental prosthetics. It is the orthopedic dentist who deals with all types of dental restoration using orthopedic structures. These include:

• crowns;
• bridges;
• veneers, lumineers;
• inlays, overlays;
• mouthguards, splints;
• temporary structures for long-term orthopedic treatment;
• removable and fixed dentures;
• prosthetics on implants.

Dentist-orthodontist

A specialist who corrects bite defects. He diagnoses and treats dental anomalies. Basic manipulations performed by an orthodontist:

• making impressions to create braces, lumineers, inlays;
• installation of bracket systems;
• management of the patient with braces until the end of the row correction;
• splinting of teeth, other.

An orthodontist helps patients eliminate congenital and acquired defects of the dentition or its individual segments.

Pediatric dentist

Treatment and extraction of teeth for patients under 18 years of age is carried out by a pediatric dentist. When working with young patients, the primary task is to find contact with the child and get him ready for treatment, because almost all children enter any medical office with fear. In addition, the children's doctor needs to tell the child's parents how to carry out home oral hygiene for the baby, what products to use, when the physiological change of teeth occurs, etc.

Maintaining dental health from a very early age is necessary for the normal formation of the dental system.

Degree: General dentist

The most common entrance exams:

• Russian language
• Mathematics (basic level)
• Chemistry is a specialized subject, at the choice of the university
• Physics - at the university's choice
• Biology - at the university's choice

Healthy teeth are more than just a beautiful smile. The health of the entire body depends on their condition, since dental diseases lead to problems in many organs and systems. Specialty 05/31/03 “Dentistry” stands guard over human health. And as reality shows, it is one of the most in demand among other medical professions.

Only at first glance does dental treatment seem like an easy job. It requires deep professionalism, which consists of knowledge of specialized disciplines, numerous skills and practical experience.

Dentist – this word refers to a wide range of specialists. Some do therapy, some do tooth extraction. Also, clinics and hospitals need doctors who correct bites and solve various types of problems with the jaw apparatus.

Gnathologist

Not everyone has heard of this doctor, and this is no accident. This profession is very rare.

This specialist deals with pathologies of the temporomandibular joint. If the patient is bothered by clicking in the joint, pain when opening the mouth, tooth wear, discomfort in the joint when chewing, then it is necessary to contact a gnathologist to eliminate the pathology.

• Pavel
  October 7, 2022 at 08:17

  Thank you for your article, I learned a lot of new things. I had never had any problems with my teeth in my life, so there was no need to understand the areas of dentistry. And now the situation has changed, the first signs of dental ill health have appeared, we have to figure it out. First, I’ll go to my city free dentistry, then maybe I’ll go to a private clinic. Thank you for the clarification

  Administrator

  October 10, 2022 at 01:37 pm

  Hello, Pavla! We are glad that you found the information useful. We invite you to see our specialists if you need dental care.

Future profession

The specialty program is structured in such a way that the student gets acquainted with a wide range of important disciplines, gains practical skills, and learns research and organizational work. As a result, he is able to solve various professional problems. First of all, this is expressed in the provision of specific medical care to the patient. In his work, the young doctor is guided by the latest achievements of science and chooses humane means and techniques. Of course, he cannot do without the ability to correctly diagnose. A specialist can also engage in expert work. He has the right to apply for managerial positions, supervising junior and middle staff.

Therapeutic dentistry

Dental therapists have the largest workload. These specialists perform an examination of the oral cavity, where they check the teeth, the presence of caries, plaque on the teeth, and dental deposits. To rid the patient of plaque and tartar, this specialist performs professional teeth cleaning. This allows you to avoid serious troubles in the future. Dentists-therapists treat diseased teeth, fill them, and also treat the root system of the tooth. Today, these procedures are absolutely painless, so fainting from the sounds of a drill and fear of the dentist’s office is no longer justified.

It should be noted that the services in this area also include artistic restoration of teeth. It consists of a whole range of measures, the goal of which is complete restoration of the tooth. Restoration, as well as whitening and installation of veneers are classified as cosmetic dentistry.

A periodontist will help solve gum problems; his activities are aimed at preventing the possibility of tooth loss. If all efforts to save the tooth do not yield results, it is necessary to seek the services of surgeons.

Dental treatment

Dental treatment under anesthesia, contrary to many opinions, is a safe procedure. The Elective Dental Clinic has a complete anesthesia center and is fully adapted to the requirements and recommendations related to patient safety.

Conservative treatment consists of treating the consequences of caries and saving the patient’s own tissues. 3D imaging is now routine in dental, maxillofacial surgery or orthodontics, and more recently also in endodontics and periodontics. The tomograph image is used, among other things, to determine the quality of previous treatment, the number of channels, their location and course.

Orthodontic dentistry

Orthodontists correct bites and straighten teeth. If there is a problem of improper positioning of teeth, you must seek help from a doctor of the above specialization. As a rule, braces are used to correct the bite. At the same time, it is possible to correct the bite not only in childhood, as was previously thought. Modern braces allow, if necessary, to straighten teeth for a person of any age. Therefore, if you want to have a beautiful smile and straight teeth, you need to consult an orthodontist.

Opportunities of modern dentistry

The services included in dental medicine are constantly expanding. Most of them are still aimed directly at the treatment of dental diseases, but a significant part of manipulations have appeared that are responsible for the aesthetic appearance and improving a person’s living status. Healthy teeth and a beautiful, wide smile are essential components of success.

To give a natural appearance to the dentition, braces are widely used today. With their help, it became possible to correct the bite, change the direction of crooked teeth, and eliminate defects in the anatomy of the oral cavity. Some operations with braces can be aimed at cosmetic purposes, such as rejuvenation, correction of the height of the dentition.

The design of the braces itself is invisible from the outside and does not cause the slightest discomfort to the patient.

Veneers correct the appearance without surgery. The service life of modern corrective products is up to 15 years without loss of original properties.