Alaska (AK) General Dentistry Physicians and Dentists
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Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, gingivitis, tooth decay, and cavities.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including dental extractions, dental implants, fillings, root canals, dental restoration, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, veneers, plaque removal, calculus removal (debridement), preventative home care education, and fluoride treatment.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including dental imaging and x-rays of the teeth and jaw.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Alaska has
460 practicing
general dentists. Broken out by city, general dentistry doctor density
in Anchor Point is 1,
in Anchorage is 184,
in Barrow is 5,
in Bethel is 19,
in Chugiak is 1,
in Cordova is 1,
in Delta Junction is 1,
in Dillingham is 6,
in Dutch Harbor is 1,
in Eagle River is 13,
in Eielson AFB is 4,
in Elmendorf AFB is 11,
in Fairbanks is 53,
in Fort Richardson is 7,
in Fort Wainwright is 12,
in Fort Yukon is 1,
in Girdwood is 1,
in Homer is 8,
in Juneau is 24,
in Kenai is 9,
in Ketchikan is 7,
in Kodiak is 9,
in Kotzebue is 3,
in Metlakatla is 1,
in Naknek is 1,
in Ninilchik is 1,
in Nome is 9,
in North Pole is 7,
in Palmer is 4,
in Petersburg is 3,
in Seward is 2,
in Sitka is 9,
in Soldotna is 8,
in Talkeetna is 1,
in Tok is 1,
in Unalaska is 2,
in Valdez is 2,
in Wasilla is 28,
and in Wrangell is 2.
Alaska Information
Alaska became the 49th state in 1959, and Juneau is its capital city. Comprising 586,000 square miles, the population is 663,661. Also called the Land of the Midnight Sun, Alaska’s average winter temperatures are around 20°F, so tourism is active all year round.
You can study Alaska’s native culture, take a dogsled ride, enjoy skiing, snowboarding, skating, ice fishing, or a sea kayak ride. Enjoy winter carnivals and festivals. Take a cruise to view wildlife, including humpback whales, pan for gold, or fish for Alaska’s world-famous King salmon.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Alaska has a population of 663,661.
Of this population, 172,628 are under the age of 18
and 43,134 are at or above the age of 65.
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