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A member asked:
Apart from regular dentists, nhs and private..are there any teeth specialists you can go to?
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YES: Braces (orthodontist), gum specialist (periodontist), extraction specialist (oral surgeon), implant specialist (implantologist), root canal specialist (endodontist), crown and bridge as well as denture specialist (prosthodontist).
Answered 3/17/2017
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Training: Whether nhs or private, you must be trained and licensed to be allowed to rx people. Whether generalist or specialist, there are strict educational requirements. If f a non-dentist offers dental serves, run away as fast as you can.
Answered 9/13/2013
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