What's the first thing that draws you to anyone? The smile, isn't it? A smile is said to be the window to the soul. So how about being a dentist and crafting a beautiful smile or educating the general public about good oral hygiene? No? Then, how about working with the likes of Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen and Yukta Mookhey, whitening their teeth or giving them a gummy smile? There we have your attention! 

 

Come on then, 'brush up' your knowledge of the field… 

 

As the concepts of oral hygiene and other health implications is catching up, dentistry as a high profile career choice is coming of age. So dentists these days are assuming very important roles in the whole healthcare system.

 

The core function of a dentist is prevention and treatment of diseases related to the oral cavity, including the floor of the oral cavity, the 'roof' of the mouth, teeth, gums, tongue, etc. 

 

A dentist, in a way is also an artist. That's because a dentist can actually fashion your teeth in such a way that you get that dimpled or gummy smile. That's when he gets time from his routine job of root canal treatment, extraction of cavities, treatment of gums and diseases, aligning and straightening teeth, etc.

 

A dentist's job doesn't end with treating diseases of teeth and gums. It also involves educating patients about oral hygiene. For this you have to be a good talker. 

 

If you opt to be a dentist your clinic will be brimming with scream and shouts of both kids as well as adults. It's your responsibility to make sure that the patient is relaxed and comfortable before you introduce him to the hall of pain. 

 

As a dentist you could also specialise in Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Forensic Odontology, etc. 

 

Now let's take a close look at each one of them:

 

Orthodontists  are dentists who are involved in supervision, guidance, and correction of anomalies in the growing or mature dental and oral skeletal structures. 

 

Periodontists are involved in the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the gums and teeth. They use techniques like dental implants to prevent and cure the diseases. 

 

Pediatric Dentists or Pedodontists are concerned with dentistry related to children. Preventive measures for dental anomalies, diseases and prevention, intervention, and correction of various problems fall under this category.

 

Endodontists are dentists who deal with the physiology and pathology of the dental tissues. Its practice encompasses biology of dental tissues, etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the dental tissues.

 

Restorative Dentists are involved in dental fixtures like false teeth, operative dentistry, and other related areas. 

 

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are dentists who are concerned with the surgery of the oral cavity and associated structures. They also treat diseases, injuries, and deformities of the teeth, jaws, and associated structures with the help of surgery. 

 

Cosmetic dentists are involved with the cosmetic aspects of the teeth and gums. They work to enhance the beauty of these by correcting anomalies if any.

 

Oral pathologists are dentists who are involved with the pathology of the oral cavity. They analyse the oral tissue samples, gum secretions, and other related materials to identify causes of oral diseases.

 

Forensic odontologists are dentists who work with the forensic department of an investigating agency or in a university department. They analyse samples of teeth from mysterious death or homicide cases.

 

As a dentist, you could also be involved in research like finding out the correlation between oral diseases and heart problems, oral diseases and diabetes, oral diseases and respiratory ailments, causes of oral cancer, etc.

 

Another area of research could be the synthesis and analysis of new polymers, composites and ceramics for oral applications or electrical stimulation of the muscles of mastication. 

 

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