Ethics & Law · single question
Which dental specialty is NOT recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA)?
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Correct answer: D. Implantology
The ADA recognizes 12 dental specialties. Implantology/implant dentistry is NOT among them.
- A. Pediatric Dentistry IS an ADA-recognized specialty.
- B. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics IS an ADA-recognized specialty.
- C. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery IS an ADA-recognized specialty.
- D. CORRECT. Implantology is not an ADA-recognized specialty. The 12 ADA specialties include: Dental Anesthesiology, Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Oral Medicine, and Orofacial Pain.