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