### Question
What does dental specialist mean?


### Answer
**Dental specialist** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 1074i*:

> an oral surgeon, orthodontist, prosthodontist, periodontist, endodontist, or pediatric dentist, and includes such other providers of dental care and services as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1074i*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

