Official Dental Specialties - Anesthesiology: Deals with general anaesthesia, sedation, and pain management for dental procedures. - Dental public health: Focuses on dental epidemiology and social health policies. - Endodontics: Involves root canal therapy and the study of dental pulp diseases. - Oral and maxillofacial pathology: Studies, diagnoses, and sometimes treats diseases related to the mouth and face. - Oral and maxillofacial radiology: Focuses on the study and interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases.

Other Specialties or Studies - Special needs dentistry: Provides dental care for individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities. - Oral Biology: Involves research in dental and craniofacial biology. - Forensic odontology: Uses dental evidence in law enforcement for identification purposes. - Geriatric dentistry or Geriodontics: Provides dental care for older adults, considering age-related issues. - Oral medicine: Evaluates and diagnoses oral mucosal diseases and provides dental treatment for medically compromised patients.

Sports Dentistry - Branch of advanced dentistry focused on dental health in sports and exercise. - Prevents, treats, and manages dental injuries and oral diseases associated with sports. - Can be pursued as a post-graduation specialization after BDS/DDS or equivalent. - Offers various degrees of study, including certificate courses, diplomas, fellowships, and masters. - Works as an individual consultant or as part of a Sports Medicine Team.

Veterinary Dentistry - Applies dentistry to the care of animals. - A specialty within veterinary medicine. - Provides dental care for animals, similar to human dentistry. - Requires specialised training and knowledge in animal dental health. - Addresses dental issues in various animal species.

References - Specialist Orthodontist Harley Street: Archived website providing information on finding a specialist orthodontist. - Dental Board of Australia - Specialist Registration: Information on specialist registration in Australia. - Anesthesiology recognised as a dental specialty: Recognition of anesthesiology as a dental specialty. - ADA.org: Website of the American Dental Association. - Special Care Dentistry: Education & Courses: Information on education and courses in special care dentistry.