A family dentist treats both general and specialized needs and can provide care for people of all ages, from early childhood to late adulthood. They often specialize in certain areas of dentistry, such as cosmetic or restorative dentistry. They are trained to provide high-quality dentistry for both children and adults, and they stay up-to-date on the latest dental advances, which enables them to provide better, more comprehensive care. A general dentist provides the same level of care and types of procedures, but the biggest difference is that they do not treat children, only adults.