Dentistry encompasses very important practices related to the teeth. The most common treatments involve treatment for cavities. Decaying teeth can be filled with dental composite, dental porcelain, dental amalgam, precious or non-precious metals. Almost all people employed as general practitioners of dentistry perform restorative, endodontic therapy, and exodontias. To become a dentist you must achieve a certain degree of skill in a variety of disciplines in order to become an accredited dentist.
The dental facilities in Westbank are one of the main attractions. Westbank is one of the communities within the newly formed municipality of West Kelowna. Westbank is quieter and smaller than Kelowna, which is located across the newly built bridge. Other communities in West Kelowna include Casa Loma, West Kelowna Estates, Shannon Lake, Glenrosa, Rose Valley and Lakeview Heights. Westbank is at the southern end of the municipality. Including Westbank, West Kelowna has a total population of about 30,000. Johnson Bentley Aquatic Centre is the primary recreational facility in Westbank. It includes a 25 m a whirl pool, swimming pool, an exercise area, a gym, and a steam room, as well as a skateboard park. The YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club operate in Westbank supported by the Westside.
In addition to the main recreational facilities, Westbank also has many beaches along Okanagan Lake and many sports fields. There are several boat launches into the Okanagan Lake, including the Westbank Yacht Club. Because of the large lakes in the area, Westbank has become a popular spot for those seeking a relaxing vacation.
With state of the art dental clinics, Westbank has become a hotspot for attracting people from surrounding areas. According to Westbank Dentists, the dental specialties offered in the city are tremendous. In addition to general dentistry, there are about 9 recognized dental specialties in Westbank. To become a specialist requires one to train in a residency or advanced graduate program. Once completed, the doctor is granted a certificate of specialty training. Many specialty programs have optional or required advanced degrees such as a masters degree. The 9 Specialties are as follows:
1. Prosthodontics
2. Endodontics
3. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
4. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
5. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
6. Orthodontics
7. Periodontics
8. Pediatric dentistry
9. Dental public health
Specialists in these fields are designated registrable and warrant exclusive titles such as orthodontist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, endodontist, pediatric dentist, periodontist, or prosthodontist. The ABDSM provides board-certification examinations annually for qualified dentists. These dentists collaborate with sleep physicians at accredited sleep centers and can provide oral appliance therapy and upper airway surgery to treat sleep-related breathing disorders. While Diplomate status granted by the ABDSM is not one of the recognized dental specialties, it is recognized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.