147 Results forGeneral Dentists near Monterey, CA
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Learn more about General Dentists
A general dentist, or simply dentist, specializes in primary dental care: the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity (mouth, teeth and gums) and the maxillofacial area (head, neck, face and jaw). Dentists also maintain the function and appearance of these areas. The overall goal is to help people keep their teeth, mouth and gums healthy.
A dentist typically:
- Evaluates the patient's dental and medical history and performs an oral exam
- Teaches patients about dental conditions and diseases, good oral hygiene, and oral disease prevention
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests, such as X-rays and saliva tests, and prescribes medications including antibiotics and pain medications
- Diagnoses oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions based on an evaluation of tests and exams
- Provides preventive oral and primary dental care including dental cleanings and fluoride treatments
- Treats various oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions including tooth decay, gum disease, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
- Works closely with other dental specialists and members of your healthcare team as needed to ensure optimal care
A general dentist may also be known by the following terms: dentist, primary dentist, tooth doctor, family dentist, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
There are 147 specialists practicing Dentistry in Monterey, CA with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 5 hospitals near Monterey, CA with affiliated Dentistry specialists, including Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula, El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital.
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- 529 Central Ave Ste 205Pacific Grove, CA 939502.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Our practice's top priority is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment. We utilize the latest technological advances in the industry
- 337 El Dorado St Ste A1Monterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Biography: <p>Born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area, <strong>Dr. Philip Bhaskar</strong> attended the University of Florida and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry. He received his D.M.D. degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. <strong>Dr. Bhaskar</strong> completed a General Practice Residency at the UCLA-Wadsworth VA Medical Center, his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency training at the University of Florida and a Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Florida.</p> <p>He has served as the President of the Monterey Bay Dental Society and was voted Outstanding Member of the Year by the Monterey Bay Dental Society. <strong>Dr. Bhaskar</strong> is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the ADA and the Monterey Dental Society. <strong>Dr. Bhaskar</strong> has served as a Trustee to the California Dental Association. He has been in private practice since 1988.</p> <p>Dr. Bhaskar is married and the proud father of three children. Dr. Bhaskar and his family are active with the International Health Emmissiaries. The group has traveled to third world countries to provide dental care to underserved inhabitants of remote third world communities. Dr. Bhaskar has provided dental treatment in Ecuador, Cambodia, Mexico, Haiti, and Guatemala.</p>
Dr. Trischa Tuesta, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry815 Cass StMonterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Eric Brown, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2 Via JoaquinMonterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Dentistry880 Cass St Ste 104Monterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Enrique Tuesta, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry815 Cass StMonterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Chad Cassady, DDS
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics529 Central Ave Ste 205Pacific Grove, CA 939502.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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Care Philosophy: Our practice's top priority is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment. We utilize the latest technological advances in the industry
On staff atCassady Orthodontics.Dr. Arslan Soyarslan, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry590 Del Monte AveMonterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Curtis Jansen, DDS
Specialty: Prosthodontics34 Dormody CtMonterey, CA 939400.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Eric Appelin, DMD
Specialty: Endodontics971 Pacific StMonterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Bilyana Tesic, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry900 Sloat AveMonterey, CA 939401.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Stephen Smith, DDS
Specialty: Sedation Dentistry26485 Carmel Rancho Blvd Ste 1Carmel, CA 939234.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Lois Lagier, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry550 Camino El Estero Ste 200Monterey, CA 939400.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Philip Bhaskar, DMD
Specialty: Prosthodontics337 El Dorado St Ste A1Monterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Biography: <p>Born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area, <strong>Dr. Philip Bhaskar</strong> attended the University of Florida and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry. He received his D.M.D. degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. <strong>Dr. Bhaskar</strong> completed a General Practice Residency at the UCLA-Wadsworth VA Medical Center, his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency training at the University of Florida and a Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Florida.</p> <p>He has served as the President of the Monterey Bay Dental Society and was voted Outstanding Member of the Year by the Monterey Bay Dental Society. <strong>Dr. Bhaskar</strong> is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the ADA and the Monterey Dental Society. <strong>Dr. Bhaskar</strong> has served as a Trustee to the California Dental Association. He has been in private practice since 1988.</p> <p>Dr. Bhaskar is married and the proud father of three children. Dr. Bhaskar and his family are active with the International Health Emmissiaries. The group has traveled to third world countries to provide dental care to underserved inhabitants of remote third world communities. Dr. Bhaskar has provided dental treatment in Ecuador, Cambodia, Mexico, Haiti, and Guatemala.</p>
On staff atMonterey Oral Surgery & Dental Implants.Dr. Christina Bianco, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry333 EL DORADO STMonterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Mayank Sharma, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1130 Fremont Blvd Ste 106Seaside, CA 939552.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jeffrey Lehr, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry333 EL DORADO STMonterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. David Brock, DMD
Specialty: Prosthodontics40 Dormody Ct Ste AMonterey, CA 939400.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Wayne Richey, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry880 Cass St Ste 104Monterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sherif Warda, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry880 Cass St Ste 208Monterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Dhaval Patel, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry880 Cass St Ste 109Monterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. James Barnes, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry831 Cass StMonterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jeffrey Meckler, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry920 Cass St Ste 100Monterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Roxana Shahnavaz, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1010 Cass St Ste D4Monterey, CA 939400.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Robert Rodriguez, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1010 Cass St Ste A3Monterey, CA 939400.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Bruce Herrmann, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1010 Cass St Ste A3Monterey, CA 939400.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Patricia Vankooten, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry251 Lighthouse AveMonterey, CA 939400.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sharon Ryan Avant, DDS
Specialty: Endodontics971 Pacific StMonterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Tim Auger, DMD
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics335 El Dorado St Ste 8Monterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Brian Lackey, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry337 El Dorado St Ste A2Monterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sunderpal Dail, DDS
Specialty: Prosthodontics337 El Dorado St Ste B2Monterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Bayless, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry333 EL DORADO STMonterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Val Termotto, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry1001 Pacific St Ste BMonterey, CA 939400.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Bernadine Peletz, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry423 Corporal Evans RdMonterey, CA 939440.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Maurice Lindly III, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry101 Camino AguajitoMonterey, CA 939400.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Carl Noto, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry31 Soledad Dr Ste BMonterey, CA 939401.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ayman Adeeb, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry656 MUNRAS AVEMonterey, CA 939400.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. David Simonsen, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1219 Forest Ave Ste GPacific Grove, CA 939501.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jeanette Kern, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry660 Camino Aguajito Ste 201Monterey, CA 939400.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Irene George, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1001 Pacific St Ste EMonterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Lillian Kaykha, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry757 Pacific St Ste B2Monterey, CA 939400.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Malia Seltzer, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2100 Garden Rd Bldg KMonterey, CA 939402.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. William Moy, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2440 Fremont St Ste 211Monterey, CA 939402.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Vincent Carrazana, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry675 Pine AvePacific Grove, CA 939502.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Alan Amemiya, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry915 Hilby Ave Ste 27Seaside, CA 939552.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Richard Bianco II, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry965 Pacific StMonterey, CA 939400.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Yi Jang, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry1513 Fremont BlvdSeaside, CA 939552.9 miles awayDr. Jochen Pechak, DDS
Specialty: Laser Dentistry21 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste 202Monterey, CA 939405.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Won Lee, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2030 California Ave # ASeaside, CA 939553.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. James Leamey, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry275 EL DORADO STMonterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Thomas Noto, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry31 Soledad Dr Ste BMonterey, CA 939401.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Monica Hlavacek, DDS
Specialty: Prosthodontics550 Camino El Estero Ste 200Monterey, CA 939400.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Patricia Arciniega, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1130 Freedom Blvd Ste 106Seaside, CA 939553.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Rajneesh Dail, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry337 El Dorado St Ste B2Monterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ronald Shimizu, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry26365 Carmel Rancho Blvd Ste CCarmel, CA 939233.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Bradford Carl, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry26485 Carmel Rancho Blvd Ste 3Carmel, CA 939234.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Christopher Manke, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry200 Clock Tower Pl Ste D201Carmel, CA 939234.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. David Love, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry26365 Carmel Rancho Blvd Ste ECarmel, CA 939233.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Roy Thomas, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry26535 Carmel Rancho Blvd Ste 5ACarmel, CA 939234.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jon Dean, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry920 Cass St Ste 100Monterey, CA 939400.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Scott Satow, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1001 Pacific St Ste AMonterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayDr. Stephen Ikemiya, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry333 EL DORADO STMonterey, CA 939400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mary Panlilio, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry1249 Fremont Blvd Ste BSeaside, CA 939552.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sami Sreis, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry3154 De Forest RdMarina, CA 939338.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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