Dental Specialties at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and associated tissue.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- The art and science of diagnosis, surgical and related treatment of diseases, injuries, defects, and aesthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial area (jaws and face).
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Focusing on diseases that manifest in and about the oral cavity.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- The imaging and diagnosis of diseases in head and neck region.
- Orthodontics
- The diagnosis and treatment of any malocclusion of the teeth.
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Prevention and treatment of dental diseases in children.
- Periodontics
- The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease of the tissue surrounding teeth and supporting implants.
- Prosthodontics
- Involves crowns, fixed partial dentures (bridges), removable partial dentures, complete dentures, maxillofacial prostheses, and implant prostheses.
- Dental Public Health
- Promotion of public education, prevention, and treatment of dental diseases for communities.