Dental Professionals
Cosmetic Dentist
The cosmetic dentist is our modern-day beauty guru. Skilled in treatments like veneers and teeth whitening, a cosmetic dentist can completely transform your smile.
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DDS
You've probably seen the initials "DDS" after a dentist's name. It stands for "Doctor of Dental Surgery" and means that your dentist has completed dental school.
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Dental Hygienist
Many dental patients make special requests for a particular dental hygienist. Trained in teeth cleanings, X-rays and more, a dental hygienist is an integral part of your dental care team.
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Dental Specialists
Dentists who have received extra training in a particular area of dentistry are called dental specialists. The ADA only recognizes nine types of dental specialties.
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Dentist Video
You know that you need a dentist to take care of your teeth. But what should you look for in dentists? Our CEO, Fred Joyal, answers these questions and more.
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Dentists Video
It should be pretty easy to find dentists in your area, right? Truth is, there are few services like ours that help you find dentists who meet your needs, 24 hours a day.
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DMD
Like a DDS, a DMD is a general dentist. In fact, a DMD is so much like a DDS that there's little difference between the two. We break down the name game between these two degrees.
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Endodontists
Endodontists specialize in treating the inner tooth -- the pulp. This "captain of the root canal" is also trained to diagnose and treat facial trauma and pain.
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Oral Surgeon
Dental surgery of the mouth, teeth jaw or face is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are considered the link between the medical and dental fields.
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Orthodontist
An orthodontist is a dental specialist who straightens crooked teeth and corrects bite problems by applying pressure to the teeth with braces, retainers and other dental appliances.
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Orthodontist Video
An orthodontist is a dental specialist who corrects crooked teeth or bite problems, known as a malocclusion. For more information on orthodontists and their solutions, watch this video!
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Pediatric Dentist
A pediatric dentist isn't called a specialist for nothing. These dental professionals get extra training and know exactly how to take care of kids' teeth.
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Pedodontist
More commonly known as a pediatric dentist, a pedodontist is a dental specialist who provides dental care for children from birth through adolescence.
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Periodontist
A periodontist primarily sticks to gum disease treatment and bone tissue problems. However, many periodontists perform dental treatment that enhances a patient's smile.
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Prosthodontist
Restoring smiles with false teeth is a specialty of prosthodontists, but they can also treat TMJ and sleep apnea and perform full-mouth reconstructions.
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Sedation Dentists
If you have dental anxiety, consider choosing a sedation dentist. Sedation dentists receive special training and certification in a variety of sedation dentistry therapies.
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Denturists
If you're considering going to a denturist for your dentures, read this first! While a beneficial service for some, denturism does not replace the need for professional dental care.
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