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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry

Dentist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223X0400X

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As of today, the following are the total number of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry nationally, in your state, and near your location.

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The following are the total number of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

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What do Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry do?

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics focus on correcting misaligned teeth, bite problems, and facial growth issues in dentistry. Orthodontics specifically addresses tooth alignment using tools such as braces and aligners.

At the same time, dentofacial orthopedics guides the growth and development of the jaw and facial bones, often in children, by utilizing appliances like expanders and headgear to create a harmonious balance. 

What Orthodontics Does

Corrects tooth alignment: Addresses issues such as crooked, overlapping, or crowded teeth. 

Treats malocclusion: Corrects “bad bites” or irregular alignment between the upper and lower jaws. 

Uses appliances: Employs devices like braces and clear aligners (e.g., Invisalign) to move teeth into their proper positions. 

Improves function: Helps restore normal oral function, including chewing and speaking, and can improve facial aesthetics. 

What Dentofacial Orthopedics Does

Guides jaw growth: Focuses on correcting problems with the development of the jaw and other facial structures, particularly in growing children. 

Treats skeletal and facial abnormalities: Addresses issues where the jaws are not the correct length or position relative to each other. 

Uses orthopedic appliances: Utilizes devices such as maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) jaw expanders, as well as headgear, to influence bone growth. 

Aims for harmony: Seeks to achieve proper skeletal relationships between the upper and lower jaws for better bite and facial balance. 

The Relationship

Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics are often performed by the same specialists, who complete advanced training in both areas. 

Dentofacial orthopedics often precedes or is combined with orthodontic treatment to create a foundation for proper bite development before or during tooth straightening. 

Specialty Dentists

Dental Anesthesiology

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223D0004X

A dentist who has completed an accredited postdoctoral anesthesiology residency training program for dentists of two or more years duration, in accord with the Commission on Dental Accreditation’s Standards for Dental Anesthesiology Residency Programs, and/or meets the eligibility requirements for examination by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.

Endodontics

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223E0200X

The branch of dentistry that is concerned with the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues.

Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences, including the biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp, as well as associated periradicular conditions.

General Practice Dentistry

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223G0001X

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages.

The general dentist is responsible for diagnosing, treating, managing, and coordinating overall services related to patients’ oral health needs.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223P0106X

The specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions.

It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases.

The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology encompasses the research and diagnosis of diseases through clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, and other examinations.

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Dentistry

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223X0008X

The specialties of dentistry and radiology are concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223S0112X

The specialty of dentistry, which includes the diagnosis, surgical, and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the complex and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Oral Medicine Dentistry

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 125Q00000X

Oral Medicine is the specialty of dentistry responsible for the oral health care of medically complex patients and for the diagnosis and management of medically related diseases, disorders, and conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial region.

Oral Medicine specialists possess training and expertise in the diagnosis and management of oral and mucosal diseases, as well as the medical management of maxillofacial pathologies, including those related to hematology and oncology, organ transplant services, and autoimmune disorders.

They also address acute and chronic pain conditions of the oral & maxillofacial region.

Oral Medicine specialists co-manage oral and maxillofacial conditions and diseases in collaboration with medical specialists and other dentists in hospitals and outpatient medical clinics, particularly in the management of patients with complex medical conditions requiring multidisciplinary healthcare intervention.

Orofacial Pain Dentistry

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223X2210X

A dentist who assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with complex chronic orofacial pain and dysfunction disorders, oromotor and jaw behavior disorders, and chronic head/neck pain.

The dentist has completed an accredited postdoctoral orofacial pain residency training program for dentists of two or more years duration, in accord with the Commission on Dental Accreditation’s Standards for Orofacial Pain Residency Programs, and/or meets the requirements for examination and board certification by the American Board of Orofacial Pain.

Pediatric Dentistry

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223P0221X

An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

Periodontics

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223P0300X

That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes, and the maintenance of the health, function, and esthetics of these structures and tissues.

Prosthodontists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223P0700X

That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.

Public Health Dentistry

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223D0001X

The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts.

It is a form of dental practice that serves the community as a whole, rather than focusing on individual patients.

It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, applied dental research, and the administration of group dental care programs, as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community level.

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