Your dentist may recommend dental treatment to be performed by a specialist (such as an oral surgeon, endodontist, periodontist, etc.). With most DHMO plans, a referral must be made to a network specialist by your general dentist. These specialist visits are covered as long as the dentists are in the network. Below are some examples and descriptions of various dental specialists.

• Endodontist: Treats the roots and nerves of teeth.
• Orthodontist: Treats malocclusion and other neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the teeth and their surrounding structures.
• Pediatric dentist: Treats children from birth through adolescence. Provides primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care. Formerly known as a pedodontist.
• Periodontist: Treats diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth.
• Prosthodontist: Restores natural teeth. Replaces missing teeth with artificial substitutes.