What is a dentist able to Specialise in?

There are 13 specialties for dentists, including orthodontics, endodontics ( cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/root-canal.html specialism)
and surgery. These subjects are all officiated by the GDC. Dentists can perform in as many of these specialities as they like, but the training and
examination process to become a specialist is long and rigorous.

What does it take to become a Specialist?

A dentist’s first degree permits them to carry out dental treatment in the United Kingdom, but all dentists are required to do post-grad study in
general skilled training. These are the minimum requirements for dentists in the UK. To become a specialist, you also have to have a DMFDS followed by
3-5 years of further specialist study and training. Only after successfully completing these stages can a dentist ask to be placed on the GDC’s list of
experts.

Why do we need Specialists?

It is important to have the system of specialists in place because it stops dentists misleading the public with fake claims. As a patient, you are
always at liberty to ask for proof of your dentist’s qualifications.

Where can you find Specialists?

There are specialists all over the country, but it is probably easiest to find specialist dentists in Dublin. Dublin is home to some of the most reputable dental colleges in the country, most
notably King’s, and as such it produces some of the best dentists and specialists.

To find a specialist near you, the internet is the best tool. There are lists of specialists on the GDC’s website and the NHS’, and there are also
websites specifically designed to help you find specialists in your area. Other websites may give you this information along with details of certain
procedures or adverts for buying a dental practice guide, and search engines are useful too.