### Question
How does the law define dental specialist?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1074i*, **dental specialist** is defined as:

> 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 54-COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS**

