What department in dentistry does teeth cleaning fall under?

Generally speaking, scaling requires registration at the Department of Prosthodontics or Periodontology. Specifically, scaling procedures are usually performed by professional periodontists, prosthodontists, or general dental practitioners. These dentists have the appropriate qualifications and skills to effectively remove dental plaque and calculus from the tooth surfaces using advanced equipment such as ultrasonic devices, thereby maintaining oral hygiene and health. When choosing a department for scaling, patients should first understand the departmental structure of the hospital where they intend to seek treatment. If the hospital has a Department of Prosthodontics or Periodontology, patients can directly register at these departments. If the hospital does not have these specialized departments, patients can register at the Department of Dentistry (also referred to as the General Dental Department or Comprehensive Dental Department). If there are any concerns, please consult the relevant physicians.