### Dental Specialists and Their Roles **General Dentist**: Your primary dental care provider, handling overall oral health including cleanings, fillings, crowns, and preventive education. **Endodontist**: Specializes in root canal treatments and diseases of the dental pulp. **Radiologist**: Expert in taking and interpreting dental X-rays for diagnosis. **Oral Medicine Specialist**: Manages oral diseases and integrates medical care for complex patients. **Oral Pathologist**: Studies diseases affecting oral structures and provides diagnoses from biopsies. **Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon**: Performs surgeries on the face, mouth, and jaw, including extractions and implant placements. **Orthodontist**: Corrects teeth and jaw alignment using braces and other appliances. **Pediatric Dentist**: Focuses on dental care for children, addressing issues like cavities and crooked teeth. **Periodontist**: Treats gum diseases and supports structures of the teeth, performing procedures like deep cleanings and grafts. **Prosthodontist**: Specializes in restoring and replacing teeth with dentures, crowns, and implants. **Dental Anesthesiologist**: Manages pain and sedation during dental procedures.