Dental and Oral Health focuses on maintaining the health of the teeth, gums, and mouth, including the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral issues. Regular dental check-ups, good hygiene practices, and early intervention are key to ensuring overall health. Beyond enhancing appearance, proper oral care also helps prevent systemic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, contributing to long-term well-being and a better quality of life.

Track: 1.1 Oral Surgery

Track: 1.2 Oral Hygiene

Track: 1.3 Restorative Procedures

Track: 1.4 Diagnosis and Treatment

Track: 1.5 Preventive Care

Dentistry is a medical field focused on diagnosing, preventing, and treating conditions related to the teeth, gums, and mouth. It includes routine check-ups, cleanings, restorative work, and surgeries, with dentists providing guidance on oral hygiene and nutrition. Specialties such as orthodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery focus on specific aspects of care. Regular dental visits are vital for maintaining oral health and preventing serious health issues.

Track: 2.1 Tele dentistry

Track: 2.2 3D Printing

Track: 2.3 Artificial intelligence (AI)

Track: 2.4 Virtual Dental Care

Track: 2.5 CAD/CAM Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry focuses on the dental care and treatment of children, from infancy through adolescence. It includes preventive care, early diagnosis, treatment of dental conditions, and education on maintaining good oral hygiene habits. Geriatric Dentistry is centered on the oral health care of older adults. As people age, they may face specific dental challenges such as tooth loss, dry mouth, gum disease, and the effects of chronic conditions.

Track: 3.1 Periodontal Care

Track: 3.2 Oral Health Education

Track: 3.3 Geriatric Oral Surgery

Track: 3.4 Management of Dental Anxiety

Track: 3.5 Nutrition Counseling

Dental hygiene is crucial for keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums free from disease, promoting overall oral health. Regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings help prevent issues like cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. It’s an essential part of daily health routines, and local anesthesia ensures patient comfort during dental procedures, making care more accessible and pain-free.

Track: 4.1 Dietary Counseling

Track: 4.2 Teeth Whitening

Track: 4.3 Oral Cleanings

Track: 4.4 Cavity Prevention

Track: 4.5 Plaque Removal

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, face, and neck. It includes procedures like wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, jaw fracture repair, and alignment corrections. These surgeries aim to restore function, improve appearance, and enhance patients' overall well-being, often using local, sedation, or general anesthesia.

Track: 5.1 TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) disorders

Track: 5.2 Dental Implants

Track: 5.3 Tooth Extractions

Track: 5.4 Facial trauma and injury

Track: 5.5 Corrective jaw surgery

Public Health Dentistry focuses on improving oral health at the community level through prevention, education, and accessible care. It works to reduce oral health disparities by promoting dental hygiene and providing dental services to underserved populations. The field involves creating programs and policies that enhance oral health awareness and prevent dental diseases across communities.

Track: 6.1 Addresses disparities

Track: 6.2 Reduces disease burden

Track: 6.3 Health Equity

Track: 6.4 Promotes overall health

Track: 6.5 Disease Prevention

Oral cancer begins in the mouth or throat, affecting areas like the lips, tongue, and cheeks. It is commonly linked to smoking, heavy alcohol use, and HPV infections, with men being more affected than women. Early symptoms include sores, lumps, red or white patches, and difficulty swallowing. Regular dental check-ups and early detection through tests improve treatment outcomes, while avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and maintaining good oral hygiene can help reduce the risk.

Track: 7.1 Chemotherapy

Track: 7.2 Surgery

Track: 7.3 Stem Cell Therapy

Track: 7.4 Targeted therapy

Track: 7.5 Immunotherapy

Dental trauma refers to injuries to the teeth, gums, or mouth caused by accidents, falls, or impacts. It can result in broken, chipped, or knocked-out teeth, often accompanied by pain and swelling. Timely dental care is essential for proper treatment, such as replanting a lost tooth or repairing fractures. Early intervention helps prevent long-term damage and restores oral function and appearance.

Track: 8.1 Tooth Avulsion

Track: 8.2 Tooth Displacement

Track: 8.3 Root Fractures

Track: 8.4 Pulp Exposure

Track: 8.5 Tooth Fractures

Periodontics is a dental specialty focused on preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal diseases that affect the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It includes procedures such as gum grafts and dental implants to restore and maintain oral health. Nano dentistry utilizes nanotechnology to improve dental care by developing advanced materials for fillings, coatings, and tissue regeneration. Both specialties aim to enhance oral health and increase the longevity of dental treatments.

Track: 9.1 Tissue Regeneration

Track: 9.2 Bone Regeneration

Track: 9.3 Advanced Fillings

Track: 9.4 Laser Treatment

Track: 9.5 Gum Grafting

Orthodontics is a dental specialty that focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and correcting misaligned teeth and jaws using braces, aligners, and other appliances. Dentofacial Orthopaedics, a related field, addresses the growth and development of facial bones, particularly in children and adolescents, to correct skeletal discrepancies. Both specialties work together to improve the appearance, function, and health of the teeth, jaw, and facial structures.

Track: 10.1 Braces

Track: 10.2 Clear Aligners

Track: 10.3 Jaw Expansion

Track: 10.4 Space Maintainers

Track: 10.5 Functional Appliances

Forensic dentistry applies dental expertise to legal cases, primarily for identifying human remains through dental records. It involves comparing dental charts and x-rays to establish identity and analyzing bite marks in criminal investigations. Forensic dentists also provide expert testimony and assist in mass disaster identification and cases of abuse or neglect.

Track: 11.1 Forensic Odontology

Track: 11.2 Bite Marks

Track: 11.3 Human Identification

Track: 11.4 Age Estimation

Track: 11.5 Expert Testimony

Endodontics is a dental specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the dental pulp, the soft tissue inside the teeth that contains nerves and blood vessels. The primary procedure in Endodontics is root canal therapy, where the damaged pulp is removed, and the space is filled to prevent recontamination. Endodontists specialize in saving natural teeth by repairing the tissues inside the tooth using advanced techniques and precision.

Track: 12.1 Apicoectomy

Track: 12.2 Endodontic Retreatment

Track: 12.3 Root Canal Therapy

Track: 12.4 Pulp Regeneration

Track: 12.5 Traumatic Injury Treatment

Oral surgery involves surgical procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, gums, and jaw, such as tooth extractions, dental implants, and corrective jaw surgery. Dental anesthesiology focuses on the safe administration of anesthesia during dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and pain management. These specialties work together to provide comprehensive care, from surgical interventions to pain relief, helping patients undergo dental treatments with minimal discomfort.

Track: 13.1 Jaw Surgery

Track: 13.2 General Anesthesia

Track: 13.3 Pediatric Oral Surgery

Track: 13.4 Bone Grafting

Track: 13.5 Local Anesthesia

Laser dentistry uses focused light energy to perform dental procedures with precision, offering benefits like reduced pain and faster recovery. It is commonly used for tasks such as cavity treatment, gum reshaping, and teeth whitening. This technique minimizes bleeding, discomfort, and damage to surrounding tissues, making it a preferred option for many dental treatments.

Track: 14.1 Laser Cavity Detection

Track: 14.2 Laser Biopsy

Track: 14.3 Frenectomy with Laser

Track: 14.4 Hard Tissue Laser

Track: 14.5 Laser for Oral Lesions

Dental biomaterials and bioengineering focus on developing advanced materials for dental treatments, aimed at restoring and replacing damaged tissues in the mouth, such as teeth, implants, and crowns. Bioengineering is crucial in creating biocompatible materials that interact seamlessly with the body, promoting healing and extending the lifespan of dental procedures. These innovations continue to enhance the quality of care, making dental treatments more efficient and effective.

Track: 15.1 Dental Composites

Track: 15.2 Ceramic Restorations

Track: 15.3 Biomimetic Materials

Track: 15.4 Hydroxyapatite Coatings

Track: 15.5 Tissue Engineering

Digital dentistry and 3D imaging, including CAD/CAM, revolutionize dental care by enhancing precision and efficiency. These technologies enable dentists to create detailed digital impressions, design restorations, and produce crowns, bridges, and implants with exceptional accuracy. CAD/CAM systems improve patient comfort by reducing the need for traditional molds and enabling faster production of dental restorations. 3D imaging allows for clearer visualization of the oral structures, aiding in better diagnosis and treatment planning, making dental procedures more streamlined and effective.

Track: 16.1 Intraoral Scanning

Track: 16.2 3D Dental Imaging

Track: 16.3 CAD/CAM Restorations

Track: 16.4 Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

Track: 16.5 Digital Smile Design (DSD)

Dental implants and dentures are both effective options for replacing missing teeth, each with its own advantages. Implants involve titanium posts placed into the jawbone, providing a strong, permanent foundation for crowns, bridges, or dentures, offering a natural, long-lasting result. Dentures are removable prosthetics designed to replace several missing teeth and can be customized for a comfortable fit. Both options help restore oral function, improve appearance, and enhance quality of life, allowing individuals to smile, speak, and eat with confidence.

Track: 17.1 Overdentures

Track: 17.2 Single Tooth Implants

Track: 17.3 Partial Dentures

Track: 17.4 Implant-Supported Bridges

Track: 17.5 Full Arch Implants

Dental nursing involves supporting dental professionals during treatments and ensuring patient comfort. Dental nurses assist with sterilizing instruments, preparing treatment areas, and managing patient records. They also provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care, playing a vital role in the overall dental care process.

Track: 18.1 Orthodontic Nursing

Track: 18.2 Surgical Nursing

Track: 18.3 Pediatric Nursing

Track: 18.4 Community Nursing

Track: 18.5 Radiographic Nursing

Artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry enhances the work of dental professionals rather than replacing them, with a focus on improving accuracy and efficiency. It is applied in areas like diagnosis, treatment planning, robotic dentistry, administrative tasks, virtual consultations, telemedicine, and patient education. Ethical considerations, patient privacy, and regulatory compliance are essential when integrating AI into dental practices.

Track: 19.1 Diagnosis and Imaging

Track: 19.2 Treatment Planning

Track: 19.3 Robotic Dentistry

Track: 19.4 Telemedicine

Track: 19.5 Predictive Analytics

Dental pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects on dental care and treatment. It focuses on the use of medications to manage pain, prevent infections, and promote healing during dental procedures. Dental pharmacology includes understanding local anesthetics, antibiotics, analgesics, and sedatives, as well as their interactions, side effects, and proper dosages. Knowledge of dental pharmacology is essential for dental professionals to ensure safe and effective treatment for their patients.

Track: 20.1 Sedatives and Tranquilizers

Track: 20.2 Antiseptics and Disinfectants

Track: 20.3 Corticosteroids

Track: 20.4 Fluoride Therapy

Track: 20.5 Emergency Medications

Orofacial and cosmetic dentistry aim to enhance both the appearance and function of the teeth, gums, and facial features. This specialty includes treatments like teeth whitening, veneers, orthodontics, and jawline contouring, all designed to improve facial aesthetics. By integrating advanced dental care with cosmetic techniques, orofacial dentistry helps patients not only achieve a radiant smile but also attain a more balanced and youthful facial profile, boosting both confidence and overall well-being.

Track: 21.1 Botox and Dermal Fillers

Track: 21.2 Dental Veneers

Track: 21.3 Facial Aesthetic Treatments

Track: 21.4 Teeth Whitening

Track: 21.5 Orofacial aesthetics

Oral radiology is the branch of dentistry that involves the use of imaging technologies to diagnose and monitor dental conditions. It includes techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI to visualize the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures. Oral radiology plays a critical role in detecting issues like cavities, infections, tumors, and bone abnormalities, helping dentists develop accurate treatment plans.

Track: 22.1 Intraoral Radiology

Track: 22.2 Extraoral Radiology

Track: 22.3 Cone Beam CT (CBCT)

Track: 22.4 Panoramic Radiology

Track: 22.5 Digital Radiography

Clinical and medical case reports are detailed documents that describe the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of individual patient cases. These reports are important for sharing unique or rare medical conditions, treatment protocols, and the effectiveness of interventions. They contribute to the medical community by offering insights into unusual cases, guiding best practices, and advancing knowledge in various medical fields. Case reports often highlight challenges, complications, and lessons learned, providing valuable information for both practitioners and researchers.

Track: 23.1 Documentation of rare cases

Track: 23.2 Improving global dental knowledge

Track: 23.3 Unique presentation of common condition

Track: 23.4 Innovation in treatment approaches

Track: 23.5 Learning from challenges and complications