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Selecting a Dentist for Dentures. It is important to inquire about the dentist's training and experience when investigating the denture procedure. For example, many general dentists perform the denture procedure. Yet, prosthodontists receive three years of advanced training in restorative dentistry.
Orthodontics at Mayo Clinic. Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, as the specialty is called, is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is malocclusion, which means bad bite.. The practice of orthodontics requires professional skill in the design, application and control of corrective appliances (braces) to bring teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment and achieve facial balance.