There are many different types of dentists and most dentists are specialists in certain fields of dentistry such as general dentistry. Many dentists in Dublin choose to specialise in a certain branch of dentistry and one option that is becoming increasingly popular is cosmetic dentistry. The different types of dentists fall under the categories of general dentists, hospital dentists, community dentists, cosmetic dentists and public health dentists.

Complete dentures could be either "immediate" or "conventional". Complete dentures are made after all the teeth has been removed and the healing processes of the gum tissue started.