What kind of dentist performs dental surgery?

ALL: Technically all dentists perform surgery as surgery is defined as manipulation of a patients body which frequently involves cutting. Whenever a dentist "fills" a cavity he is cutting on part of your body- your tooth. If you are talking about oral surgery or pulling teeth, all dentists are trained in it, just to different degrees. Some chose to do it and some dont. An oral surgeon is the most.

Depends on surgery.: There are many different types of surgery. Technically, even filling a cavity is dental surgery because it involves the cutting and removal of tooth structure. There is oral surgery, like removing teeth. There is gum surgery, endodontic surgery, and implant surgery. These procedures can be done by a general dentist who has the right training and experience, or a specialist.

General and Surgeons: All general dentist can perform basic forms of oral surgery such as exrractions of teeth. Complex cases are often performed by oral surgeons.

Most dentists: Dental surgery can be as simple as removing a cavity, taking out a tooth, or much more involved such as performing extensive bone grafting and implant placement. Depending on your dentist's scope of practice, he or she may or may not perform certain procedures. Keep smiling !