Dental implants, orthodontics, endodontics, laser dentistry, advanced oral surgery, periodontics and prosthodontics, radiology, CBCT, CAD/CAM design, pathology, TMJ and sleep dentisty, sedation, and pedodontics are all areas of our dental profession that general dentists are capable of mastering. It’s imperative that proper education is achieved and in today’s continuing education environment, there are innumerable programs that allow the GP to learn hands-on techniques that help them excel in practice.
Of course there will always be a need for our dental specialists to provide guidance and treatment in cases that are beyond the skills and experience of the GP. However, as dental education, as well as materials, tools and procedures continue to evolve—making us all more efficient and competent—the age of the Super GP is finally upon us.