General dentistry covers routine oral healthcare — check-ups, cleanings, fillings, and early detection of issues like cavities and gum disease — referring patients to a specialist (orthodontist, endodontist and so on) when a condition needs it. Regular six-monthly check-ups catch most problems before they become painful or expensive.
Orthodontics corrects the alignment of teeth and jaws — crowding, overbite, underbite and spacing issues — using braces or clear aligners over a treatment period that typically runs one to three years. Most patients are teenagers, but adult orthodontic treatment has become increasingly common.
Endodontics treats problems inside the tooth — most commonly through root canal treatment, which removes infected or damaged pulp to save a tooth that would otherwise need extraction. Modern single-sitting, microscope-assisted root canals have made the procedure far less daunting than its reputation suggests.
Periodontics treats the gums and supporting structures of the teeth — gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), which if untreated can lead to tooth loss. Treatment ranges from deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) to gum surgery for advanced cases.
Prosthodontics replaces missing or damaged teeth — through crowns, bridges, dentures and implant-supported restorations. Treatment is usually multi-visit, involving impressions, lab-made restorations and precise fitting.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery performs surgical procedures on the mouth, jaw and face — wisdom tooth extraction, jaw surgery, and treatment of facial trauma or cysts and tumors. It sits between dentistry and surgery, requiring both dental and surgical training.
Pediatric dentistry provides dental care specifically for children — cavity treatment, sealants, and early monitoring of how a child's bite and jaw are developing — delivered in a way designed to keep young, often anxious patients comfortable.
Anything specialty-specific that is not listed above: tell us what you need and we will say honestly whether it exists. Voice notes that draft a visit for the doctor to review are described on the voice notes page.
Questions from clinics in this family
Does Klintro work for dental specialties clinics?
Every Klintro clinic gets appointments, patient records, billing, reminders, reviews and a clinic website. Each specialty in this family has its own page that describes the challenges of that kind of practice and what Klintro does about them.
Do I need a different product for my specialty?
No. Every specialty uses the same Klintro tools. If you need something specific to your specialty, tell us and we will say plainly whether it exists.
Can patients book online?
Yes, on your clinic website. See online booking. There is no commission on appointment bookings.
