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