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  1. Definitions
  2. All Dentists
  3. General/Family Dentistry
  4. Specialized Dentistry
    1. Cosmetic Dentists
    2. Oral Surgeons
    3. Endodontists
    4. Orthodontists
    5. Pediatric Dentists
    6. Periodontists
  5. Web Resources

Dentists! Brush twice daily, floss once a day, and visit your dentist at least every six months... more frequently as you age and wither. Dentistry within the US tends to take a primarily preventive approach, while dentistry in other countries is typically more corrective; there are probably both economic and cultural reasons for this, but international visitors may want to keep in mind that preventive health care (including vision care) is often covered by employee insurance. If you have any questions about a dentist, look them up in the state's [WWW]list of dental licenses.

In case you were wondering, fluoride is not added to the municipal water in Woodland. Supposedly more than half of US municipalities add fluoride to their water supply to help reduce the risk of tooth decay among citizens. You can read about the debate a bit [wikipedia]on Wikipedia and buy a fluoride toothpaste or mouthwash if you want to get the daily dose of fluoride that you may have grown-up on.

Note that some categories, such as cosmetic and family dentistry are primarily marketing terms — most general dentists can and do perform the same procedures as those who market themselves using these terms. For a list and explanation of specialties recognized by the ADA please visit [WWW]http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/specialties/definitions.asp

First 5 Yolo provides dental education and assistance. They have a local dental awareness van that provides toothbrushes and educates children about dental hygiene through storytelling, music and games.

For questions and answers related to dentistry please go to davisdental questions.

Definitions

DDS translates as "Doctor of Dental Surgery/Science" and is the same professional qualification as DMD

DMD translates as "Dentariae Medicinae Doctor" (Doctor of Dental Medicine) and is simply a doctor's degree in dental medicine (DMD is the typical degree from east coast schools, where DDS is common of west coast/ mid west dental schools.)

Oral Surgeons are dentists or physicians with advanced training to perform surgical procedures on the face and jaw; these typically require sedation and include extractions, implants and jaw surgeries

Endodontists specialize in root canals

Family Dentistry refers to a practice that is aware of and attends to the needs of patients of all ages, from toddlers, teens and adults to seniors

Orthodontists specialize in the prevention and correction of dental irregularities, such as crooked teeth

Periodontists specialize in diseases of the gums and other structures surrounding the teeth, they also perform many surgeries such as gum grafts and implant placement.

Prosthodontists specialize in designing and fabricating complex removable and/or fixed appliances to replace missing teeth.

All Dentists

General/Family Dentistry

Specialized Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentists

Oral Surgeons

Endodontists

Orthodontists

Pediatric Dentists

Periodontists

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Web Resources

Search for providers in the [WWW]Dental Dental PPO.

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