General dentistry is a term that applies to trained dental professionals that provide a wide array of basic dental procedures. A general dentist is well versed in the most common dental procedures such as, fillings, sealants, crown & bridge, teeth cleaning, dentures, and tooth extractions. All dentists are initially trained and graduate as general dentists.

Other dentists, known as specialists, receive advanced training and degrees in fields such as prostodontics, periodontics, pediodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. General dentists and specialists work together to provide the best possible dental health for their patients. General dentists may recommend that a patient visit a dental specialist for situations that may require the added expertise of a highly trained dental specialist.