We live in a paternal society, unfortunately there are very few instances wherein women are given such titles. However, Dr. Gertrude C. Locke was the first ever female orthodontist. Not sure if that makes her the mother of orthodontics. read more
Orthodontists and dentists both help patients improve their oral health, but in different ways. Dentistry is a broad medical specialty that deals with the teeth, gum, nerves, and jaw, while orthodontics is a specialty within dentistry that focuses on correcting bites, occlusion, and the straightness of teeth. read more
While these are not considered dental specialties, they do provide dentists with additional knowledge, experiences and skills to enhance their practice of dentistry. One program is called Advanced Education in General Dentistry program (AEGD) and the other is a General Practice Residency in Dentistry (GPR). read more