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  • David Pate 80 Points
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    David Pate

    David Pate DDS OFC
    Distance: 17.75 mi
    303 35th Street
    Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  • JB Martin  IV D.D.S., dds 260 Points

    JB Martin IV D.D.S., dds

    Friendly Faces Pedatric Dentistry
    446 effingham street 1st floor
    Portsmouth, VA 23704
  • 240 Points

    Goldstein Stephen M DDS

    6263 Portsmouth Boulevard
    Portsmouth, VA 23701
  • Jerome Schonfeld, DDS, PC
    230 Points

    Jerome Schonfeld, DDS, PC

    Schonfeld Dentistry
    5000 Portsmouth Blvd.
    Portsmouth, VA 23701
  • 170 Points

    Holley & Holley Family Dentistry PC

    446 Effingham Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23704
  • Francis W. Lesinski, DDS 70 Points

    Francis W. Lesinski, DDS

    Portsmouth Family Dental PLLC
    4409 George Washington Hw
    Portsmouth, VA 23702
  • 30 Points

    Tompkins Stanley P Dr Dentist

    5830 Trucker Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23703
  • 20 Points

    Althouse Elliott M DDS Office - Ofc

    3410 County Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23707
  • 20 Points

    Cahoon Roger H Dentist

    3300 High Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23707
  • 20 Points

    City Dental Clinic

    344 Effingham Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23704
  • 20 Points

    Lang Steven Lee Dentist

    6224 Portsmouth Boulevard
    Portsmouth, VA 23701
  • 10 Points

    Dodson William S DDS

    3116 Tyre Neck Road
    Portsmouth, VA 23703
  • 10 Points

    Green Roosevelt T Jr DDS

    600 Green Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23704
  • 10 Points

    Holley James W Iii Dr Dentist

    446 Effingham Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23704
  • 10 Points

    Modeste Lorenzo DDS

    2238 Queen Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23704
  • 10 Points

    Wiggins Ben E Jr DDS

    1305 Rodman Avenue
    Portsmouth, VA 23707
  • Althouse Elliott M DDS

    3410 County St.
    Portsmouth, VA 23707
  • Associated Dental Care

    221 Dorset Avenue
    Portsmouth, VA 23701
  • Birsch Frederick T DDS

    3413 South Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23707
  • Birsch Laurie A DDS

    3413 South Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23707
  • Brabson Anita DDS

    3620 County Street
    Portsmouth, VA 23707
  • Clark Vincent J DMD

    1437 Portsmouth Boulevard
    Portsmouth, VA 23704
  • Cox H DMD

    3000 Oakley Hall Road
    Portsmouth, VA 23703
  • -20 Points

    Derrick M Broadaway DDS P C and Associates

    Western Branch
    Portsmouth, VA 23701
  • Dr Samuel S Bisese DDS

    5717 Churchland Boulevard
    Portsmouth, VA 23703
  • Edenfield Michael DDS

    6263 Portsmouth Boulevard
    Portsmouth, VA 23701
  • Holley James W III Dr Dentist

    1422 Carson Crescent West
    Portsmouth, VA 23701
  • Holton Georgia DDS

    5589 Portsmouth Boulevard
    Portsmouth, VA 23701

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