Nearby Cities

Clovis (16.81 mi)
Farwell (21.73 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

88130 (5) (2.16 mi)
88101 (21) (15.92 mi)
79325 (1) (21.73 mi)
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  • 10 Points

    La Casa Family Health Center

    1515 West Fir Street
    Portales, NM 88130
  • 10 Points

    Portales Dental Arts Center

    1521 West 18th Street
    Portales, NM 88130
  • 10 Points

    Wilson Buck R Dentist

    1521 West 18th Street
    Portales, NM 88130
  • Alexander Lonnie DMD

    42121 US 70
    Portales, NM 88130
  • Dental Clinic

    1515 West Fir Street
    Portales, NM 88130
  • Dr. Glen Hisel, Owner
    350 Points

    Dr. Glen Hisel, Owner

    Glen W. Hisel DDS
    Distance: 16.81 mi
    221 Fairway Terrace N
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • 260 Points

    Powell Family Dentistry

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    121 West Llano Estacado Boulevard
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • Sarah Welch, DDS 220 Points

    Sarah Welch, DDS

    Eastern New Mexico Endodontics
    Distance: 16.81 mi
    2000 West 21st Street
    Suite L-1
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • Barbara Smith, Dr. 170 Points

    Barbara Smith, Dr.

    Barbara A Smith DDS
    Distance: 16.81 mi
    1420 Pile
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • James Hoopes 150 Points

    James Hoopes

    James Hoopes - Inactive
    Distance: 16.81 mi
    3700 North Prince St.
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • 50 Points

    McKinney D Richard DDS FAGD PA

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    116 West 21st Street
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • 30 Points

    Dr Michael G Wood DDS PA General Dentistry

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    211 Innsdale Terrace
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • 10 Points

    Rowley Nicholas J II DDS

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    201 Commerce Way Suite 101
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • Crawford William C Dentist

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    1303 Pile Street
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • Crook Jerry W DDS Pc

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    1420 Pile Street
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • Jeff DDS

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    1800 Sheffield Drive Suite D
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • Jennings James H DDS

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    901 East 21st Street
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • Madrid Juan A DDS

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    105 West Manana Boulevard
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • St Clair James DDS

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    901 East 21st Street
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • Walker R Gene DDS Facd PA Dentist

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    921 East 21st Street
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • Waters Mark DDS PC

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    116 West 21st Street
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • Zarikta Brian A DDS PA

    Distance: 16.81 mi
    813 Parkland Drive
    Clovis, NM 88101
  • 20 Points

    Ivins J R DDS

    Distance: 21.73 mi
    301 3rd Street
    Farwell, TX 79325

Nearby Cities

Clovis (16.81 mi)
Farwell (21.73 mi)

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