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    David J. Bull, DDS

    David J. Bull, DDS
    9309 La Riviera Drive, Suite B
    Sacramento, CA 95826

    David J. Bull is an affordable dentist in Sacramento, California (CA) who strives to provide dental care for all individuals in a modern and rela...



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    Lalabekyan Dental

    457 West Colorado Street, Suite 201
    Glendale, CA 91204

    Lalabekyan Dental offers the services of a dentist in Glendale, California (CA). Lalabekyan Dental was established in 1986, providing superior de...



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    Cynthia L. Weideman, DDS

    Weideman Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
    7916 Pebble Beach Drive, Suite 101
    Citrus Heights, CA 95610

    Dr. Cynthia L. Weideman practices as a caring and compassionate pediatric dentist in Citrus Heights, California (CA) at Weideman Pediatric Dentis...



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    Carey O'Rielly, DDS

    Integrative Dental
    4403 Manchester Avenue Suite 206-B
    Encinitas, CA 92024

    Dr. Carey O'Rielly practices as a gentle, 'green' family dentist in Encinitas, California (CA), at Integrative Dental and specializes in holisti...



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    Carey O'Rielly, DDS
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    Irina Olmezova, DDS

    Irina Olmezova, DDS
    Larkspur, CA 94939

    Irina Olmezova practices as a dentist in Larkspur, California (CA). Dr. Olmezova offers high quality dental care for the whole family in a relaxi...


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    Irina Olmezova, DDS
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    Rita Antolin, DDS

    Rita Antolin DDS
    21301-A Saticoy Street
    Canoga Park, CA 91304

    Rita Antolin practices as a dentist in Canoga Park, California (CA). She specializes in orthodontics, and offers both Invisalign and traditional ...



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    Rita Antolin, DDS
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    Irina Olmezova, DDS

    Irina Olmezova, DDS
    599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Suite 308
    Greenbrae, CA 94904

    Dr. Irina Olmezova is an experienced and compassionate dentist in Greenbrae, California (CA), offering the highest quality of care for the entire...



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    Jonathan Amberg, DMD

    Academy Dental Care
    781 Academy Drive
    Solana Beach, CA 92075

    Jonathan Amberg is a dentist in Solana Beach, California (CA) at Academy Dental Care. Dr. Amberg was born and raised in Southern California, and ...



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    Jonathan Amberg, DMD
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    Jeffrey Kimura, DDS

    Avia Dental Care
    6994 El Camino Real, Suite 108
    Carlsbad, CA 92009

    Jeffrey Kimura is a dentist in Carlsbad, California (CA) at Avia Dental Care. He specializes in reconstructive and implant dentistry for patients...



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    Kevin Sands, DDS

    Kevin Sands DDS
    414 North Camden Dr. Suite 940
    Beverly Hills, CA 90210

    Dr. Kevin Sands is a prolific dentist in Beverly Hills CA. Dr Sands DDS offeres dental service in Beverly Hills CA 90210



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Dentist Info

Dentist Summary: Dentistry is the practice of taking care of teeth and gums. There are several specializations of dentistry such as oral surgery or periodontics. Dentists provide services such as general cleanings, cavity fillings and tooth caps.

Dentist FAQs:
What is a

Dentist

?
A Dentist is a health care professional qualified to practice dentistry, which is the science and art of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth, jaws and mouth.

General Dentistry is the only non-specialty field of Dentistry thereby, a general Dentist typically does not focus on any particular discipline within dentistry, and instead provides basic care within a variety of disciplines.

However, a general Dentist can, and often does, further his training in one or more specialty areas (such as surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, etc.). As a result, there can be a great deal of variation between the level of skill in different disciplines from dentist to dentist, however all dentists must achieve a certain degree of skill in various disciplines in order to graduate from dental school and earn licensure.

A General Dentist, unlike a specialist, can choose which services he will provide and which he will refer to specialists. If a general Dentist falls into the majority, he will perform restorative, prosthetic, routine endodontic therapy, routine periodontal therapy, and simple exodontia, as well as performing examinations. A general Dentist falling into the minority might feel comfortable treating more complex cases, as well as placing implants and extracting third molars (among many other procedures frequently referred to specialists).

What type of education or degrees does a Dentist need?
In most western countries, to become a qualified Dentist one must usually complete a minimum of 4 years of postgraduate study. Generally, 2 years of clinical experience working with patients in an educational setting are required to become a Dentist. One is considered a dentist and qualified to practice dentistry after graduating with a degree of either Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent), Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc), or Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Chirurgiae (BDS) or (BChD) or equivalent.

How often should I visit a Dentist?
It is recommended to visit the Dentist twice a year for a general cleaning and check-up.

How old does my child need to be to visit a Dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children first see the Dentist six months after their first tooth and no later than one year of age.

How do I find a Dentist in my city and state?
The wellness.com directory will help you locate a Dentist in your local area. Select Dentist from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Dentist in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Dentist in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Dentists in your city and state.


Dentist Related Terms: porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, teeth cleaning, braces, orthodontics, Brite Smile, dental implants, restorative dentistry, teeth whitening, laminate, smile enhancement, cosmetic reconstruction, full mouth rehabilitation, cracked teeth, discolored teeth, stained teeth, non-metal ceramic crowns, metal free fillings, bonding technologies