186 Results forGeneral Dentists near Kalamazoo, MI
Learn more about General Dentists and how to choose the right one for you
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 186 specialists practicing Dentistry in Kalamazoo, MI with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 3 hospitals near Kalamazoo, MI with affiliated Dentistry specialists, including Bronson Methodist Hospital, Ascension Borgess Hospital and UI Health.
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- 8110 Cooley DrPortage, MI 490246.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Dr. Keith Cohrs attended Albion College and obtained a B.A. in Chemistry. He then went on to attend the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Dentistry while serving in the US Navy. For four years Dr. Cohrs provided dental care for our nation's sailors and marines. During that period, he completed two deployments in support of the Iraq War. Dr. Cohrs has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education, including an Advanced Education In General Dentistry Residency. Every year Dr. Cohrs continues his training in order to provide his patients the most advanced, comprehensive care they deserve.
- 7864 Moorsbridge RdPortage, MI 490246.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Every one of our patients has their own reason for wanting orthodontic treatment. Whether it's to feel more confident, improve their appearance, or to treat a problem early, all of our patients come to us expecting one thing - a beautiful new smile. Dr. Kenneth Grabowski and his team are professional smile makers, treating children, teens and adults. Dr. Grabowski combines new technology with over 25 years of orthodontic experience to provide effective orthodontics using innovative technology.
Dr. Michael Sharp, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2914 S Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 490012.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ahmed Eldib, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry6714 S Westnedge AvePortage, MI 490025.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Kelly Motson, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1622 W Milham AvePortage, MI 490244.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
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Dr. Richard Shockley, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry706 W Centre AvePortage, MI 490246.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Brett Magnuson, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry2901 S Westnedge AveKalamazoo, MI 490082.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Robert Nicola, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1522 W Centre AvePortage, MI 490246.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Amanda Bucklin, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5917 Stadium DrKalamazoo, MI 490093.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Robert Gano, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5462 Gull Rd Ste 7Kalamazoo, MI 490484.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Aaron Willson, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5911 Oakland DrPortage, MI 490244.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jessica Joseph, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry4855 W Centre AvePortage, MI 490246.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Katherine Khaghany-Duffy, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry465 S Drake RdKalamazoo, MI 490092.4 miles awayDr. Mark Stevenson, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1618 W Milham AvePortage, MI 490244.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. James Bradford, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry710 W CENTRE AVEPortage, MI 490246.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Faith Rowean, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry710 W CENTRE AVEPortage, MI 490246.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Robert Nicola, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1522 W Centre AvePortage, MI 490246.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jason Dopp, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1616 W Centre AvePortage, MI 490246.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ryan Basler, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry621 W Centre AvePortage, MI 490246.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Daniel Maudlin, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry3060 W CENTRE AVEPortage, MI 490246.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Jeffrey Riggs, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8191 Moorsbridge RdPortage, MI 490246.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times
Dr. Catherine Pike, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5102 Lovers LnPortage, MI 490023.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Kevin Kean, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2334 Nazareth RdKalamazoo, MI 490483.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Keith Cohrs, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8110 Cooley DrPortage, MI 490246.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Care Philosophy: Dr. Keith Cohrs attended Albion College and obtained a B.A. in Chemistry. He then went on to attend the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Dentistry while serving in the US Navy. For four years Dr. Cohrs provided dental care for our nation's sailors and marines. During that period, he completed two deployments in support of the Iraq War. Dr. Cohrs has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education, including an Advanced Education In General Dentistry Residency. Every year Dr. Cohrs continues his training in order to provide his patients the most advanced, comprehensive care they deserve.
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Specialty: Dentistry6780 W Q AveKalamazoo, MI 490097.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Scott Ellard, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5835 Oakland DrPortage, MI 490244.2 miles awayDr. Karen Mitchell, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2914 S Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 490012.4 miles awayDr. Steven Boden, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8905 Portage RdPortage, MI 490027.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Jody Wrathall, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry3020 Old Centre RdPortage, MI 490246.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Daniel Brayton, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry470 W Centre Ave Ste BPortage, MI 490246.3 miles awayDr. Samuel McGuire, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry5017 W Main StKalamazoo, MI 490092.4 miles awayDr. Jason Corradini, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8634 N 32nd StRichland, MI 490839.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Wadas, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry636 E Milham AvePortage, MI 490024.4 miles awayDr. Keith Wester, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8191 Moorsbridge RdPortage, MI 490246.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Shadi Khillah, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry357 E Michigan AveGalesburg, MI 490539.9 miles awayDr. John Spurr, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1624 S Drake RdKalamazoo, MI 490062.7 miles awayDr. Ronald Flachs, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry4855 W Centre AvePortage, MI 490246.9 miles awayDr. Robert Humphries, DDS
Specialty: Prosthodontics3801 GLENKERRY CTPortage, MI 490246.4 miles awayDr. Mary Bukowski, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1416 W Milham AvePortage, MI 490244.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Christopher Fronczak, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry6714 S Westnedge AvePortage, MI 490025.1 miles awayDr. Susan Dennis, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8150 Moorsbridge Rd Ste APortage, MI 490246.7 miles awayDr. Ryan Halbower, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry3907 S Westnedge AveKalamazoo, MI 490082.8 miles awayDr. Dana Greig, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5200 S Westnedge AvePortage, MI 490023.5 miles awayDr. Nahid Roghani, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry1510 W Centre AvePortage, MI 490246.3 miles awayDr. John Deppen III, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry6121 S Westnedge AvePortage, MI 490024.5 miles awayDr. Richard Bannow, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5917 Stadium DrKalamazoo, MI 490093.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Robert McKay, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8634 N 32nd StRichland, MI 490839.9 miles awayDr. Todd Tucker, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry9271 E D AVERichland, MI 490839.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Andrew Hamilton, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1414 E Centre AvePortage, MI 490026.5 miles awayDr. Rusel Hollister, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry4426 W Kl AveKalamazoo, MI 490062.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Mark Chicoine, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry950 N 10th St Ste 210Kalamazoo, MI 490093.3 miles awayDr. Mara Matison, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry437 STONE STKalamazoo, MI 490060.3 miles awayDr. Mikelis Austrins, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry437 STONE STKalamazoo, MI 490060.3 miles awayRainer Liebert, PT
Specialty: Prosthodontics1903 W Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 490080.7 miles awayDr. Julie Saracina, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1312 Oakland DrKalamazoo, MI 490080.9 miles awayDr. Brittany Brown, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry117 W Paterson StKalamazoo, MI 490071.1 miles awayDr. Elihue Potts, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry117 W Paterson StKalamazoo, MI 490071.1 miles awayDr. Timothy North, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry117 W Paterson StKalamazoo, MI 490071.1 miles awayDr. Adrienne Grimmett, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry117 W Paterson StKalamazoo, MI 490071.1 miles awayDr. Rahaf Kanawati, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1141 S Rose StKalamazoo, MI 490011.1 miles awayDr. Jorie Harris, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2131 Hudson AveKalamazoo, MI 490081.6 miles awayDr. Eldon Bradham, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry200 Turwill LnKalamazoo, MI 490061.9 miles awayDr. Emily Smajda, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry200 Turwill Ln Ste 1Kalamazoo, MI 490061.9 miles awayDr. Michael Schroeder, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry4021 W Main St Ste 400Kalamazoo, MI 490061.9 miles away