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What is a general dentist?

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"General Dentist" refers to a dentist that has not limited his/her practice to any of the dental specialties.

The specialties include oral surgeon, endodontist (root canal specialist), periodontist (gums specialist), pedodontist(children's dentist), orthodontist (straightens crooked teeth), prosthodontist (crown & bridge, denture specialist), and oral pathologist.

A general dentist is trained to and can legally perform any dental procedure. Specialists on the other hand are dentists who have additional training in their specialty, and typically are limited to performing procedures within that specialty.

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