Dentist

Dentists are concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and malformations of the teeth, mouth, and jaws. Most people select a dentist with a general practice who can provide routine dental care and, if necessary, can recommend a dental specialist for those conditions needing specialized treatment. Some of the dental specialties include the following practices:

A dentist who is planning to establish a general practice completes four years of dental school and perhaps an optional one-year general residency. Dental specialists have additional training in their chosen specialty.

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