"HOT" specialties?

[bigbutrealdreams]

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Hi guys!

To begin with, if I am considering specializing, should I apply to dental schools that carry this specialty? Or could I apply to various schools once I get my DDS?
Also, what specialties are in demand? Seems like ortho no longer is, since general dentists can do so many procedures now.

Thanks, loves!

 

[JLT223]

GPs will never be able to do complex ortho cases. Ortho isn't going anywhere.

 

[aceofbass]

I have heard from those in the field that 'ortho' and 'endo' are 'dying'. There will always be a need for the complex stuff, but the complex stuff only accounts for a portion of the total number of cases that used to be referred. Especially when the general dentist is the pipeline - and now instead of referring for a complex root canal its easier and reliable to just do an extraction and an implant

 

[JLT223]

I have heard from those in the field that 'ortho' and 'endo' are 'dying'. There will always be a need for the complex stuff, but the complex stuff only accounts for a portion of the total number of cases that used to be referred. Especially when the general dentist is the pipeline - and now instead of referring for a complex root canal its easier and reliable to just do an extraction and an implant

But patients can't always afford an extraction/implant/crown and some would prefer to have their natural teeth!

 

[bsal1]

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Perio

 

[ncide]

Endo and ortho are certainly not dying.

Natural teeth have periodontal ligament that can be used to sense texture of foods, contain cells that interact with osteoblasts and osteoclasts that can be utilized in remodeling of bone for orthodontic treatment. Implants are like ankylosed teeth, where that PDL is no longer there, and so they cannot be moved once placed. Endodontic treatment extends the livelihood of natural teeth and maintains the integrity of the PDL. Endontic treatment is often more affordable than placing implants, and can buy some time where patients save up for an implant. Many doctors still refer out complex endondontic treatment. Our endodontist is booked for weeks.

Many of our periodontal patients seeking implants are referred to our orthodontist to idealize their occlusion and arch since once implants are placed, they remain in their place. Orthodontic treatment is ideal treatment for many, and so, it will never disappear. We see new patients every day and maintain a thoroughly busy practice.

Unfortunately, many generalists are not properly trained in orthodontic care and so even though more possibilities are open to them nowadays, such as Invisalign, they may not achieve ideal results. Patients feel most comfortable in the hands of a specialist with regards to their orthodontic care, and many will pursue those specialists for treatment.

 

[jerrymorales1999]

With the Affordable Care Act guaranteeing coverage for children, I think pediatrics will be booming in the next years. That is, if you like working with kids........