Tips for Choosing Your Dentist

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Tips for Choosing A Dentist

Choosing a Dentist

Dentists are grouped into two categories: general dentist and specialist. Both general and specialist are well qualified. They have received a four-year doctorate degree in dentistry which is referred to as either a D.D.S. (doctor of dental surgery) or D.M.D. (doctor of medicine), depending upon which college awards it.

They also pass state and national board examinations. Specialist's, however, differ from general dentists because they have undergone extra training in a particular are of dentistry and limit their practice to that area.

General Dentistry also known as family dentist, are trained to provide most dental procedures for patients. A general dentist's service may include:
routine checks
X-Rays
teeth cleanings
filings
gum disease screening and treatment
crowns and bridges
cosmetic dentistry
root canal therapy
sealants
pediatric dentistry
tobacco cessation
home-care instructions
dentures and partials
mouth guards

If your dentist determines you have a problem requiring special skills, knowledge or equipment he or she will refer you to a specialist

Specialty Dentistry

A specialty dentist typically has completed an extra two to six years of education in a specific area of dentistry. After the dentist has successfully completed additional training programs, he or she may elect to take a specialty examination.

Some specialists you may be referred to during a course of your dental treatment include:

Endodontist
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oral Pathologist
Othodontist
Pediatric Dentist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist

Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist performs routine cleanings and teaches the patient about proper dental hygiene. If you're lucky, you will more of your dental hygienist and less of your dentist.

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Ask friends, relatives and coworkers for their personal recommendations.
Ask your family physician, pharmacist and faculty members of a local dental school if they can provide suggestions
Dental Network
Dental Referral Service
American Dental Directory (at your local library)
Local or State Dental Society

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