| Dental surgery involves any type of surgery dealing | | | | and then be certified by a professional board in their |
| with the teeth and gums-it can include extraction | | | | particular specialty-like dental surgery or orthodontics. |
| (pulling teeth,) gum procedures, root canals and | | | | If you are considering this type of surgery, whether |
| cosmetic surgery. In order to be qualified and trained | | | | for cosmetic or health reasons, you should have a |
| to perform this type of surgery a dentist must go | | | | basic understanding of the procedures and what is |
| beyond the accredited dental school training and | | | | involved. |
| state licensing to get more specialized coursework | | | | |