Endodontics is the subspecialty of dentistry that focuses on issues related to and the health of the dental pulp. They differ from dentists in the fact that they only focus on the dental pulp, or the center of the tooth that is comprised of living tissue, instead of oral health as a whole. This field has grown considerably over the last decade, which has also advanced the field of dentistry. Endodontists treat many different illnesses and disorders related to the dental pulp.

Orthodontics is a subspecialty of dentistry, which focuses on making sure the teeth are aligned correctly, which can reduce oral and dental health issues. They can diagnose orthodontic problems and help find solutions to said problems. Most commonly, they outfit patients with braces or other corrective methods to help them achieve better oral and dental health. They work closely with general dentists to resolve these problems.