California (CA) 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. California has
21,089 practicing
general dentists. Broken out by city, general dentistry doctor density
in Alhambra is 60,
in Anaheim is 211,
in Antioch is 49,
in Bakersfield is 188,
in Baldwin Park is 18,
in Bellflower is 43,
in Berkeley is 112,
in Buena Park is 42,
in Burbank is 97,
in Carlsbad is 49,
in Carson is 39,
in Chino is 58,
in Chino Hills is 26,
in Chula Vista is 137,
in Citrus Heights is 41,
in Clovis is 44,
in Compton is 14,
in Concord is 87,
in Corona is 89,
in Costa Mesa is 71,
in Daly City is 75,
in Downey is 78,
in El Cajon is 74,
in El Monte is 62,
in Escondido is 92,
in Fairfield is 59,
in Fontana is 62,
in Fremont is 184,
in Fresno is 269,
in Fullerton is 88,
in Garden Grove is 113,
in Glendale is 199,
in Hawthorne is 74,
in Hayward is 79,
in Hesperia is 27,
in Huntington Beach is 125,
in Inglewood is 46,
in Irvine is 183,
in Lake Forest is 38,
in Lakewood is 35,
in Lancaster is 72,
in Livermore is 46,
in Long Beach is 222,
in Los Angeles is 1,159,
in Merced is 53,
in Mission Viejo is 82,
in Modesto is 146,
in Moreno Valley is 53,
in Murrieta is 62,
in Napa is 58,
in Newport Beach is 81,
in Norwalk is 37,
in Oakland is 232,
in Oceanside is 62,
in Ontario is 64,
in Orange is 174,
in Oxnard is 108,
in Palmdale is 57,
in Pasadena is 134,
in Pomona is 54,
in Rancho Cucamonga is 71,
in Redding is 68,
in Redwood City is 80,
in Rialto is 35,
in Richmond is 27,
in Riverside is 188,
in Roseville is 112,
in Sacramento is 454,
in Salinas is 83,
in San Bernardino is 91,
in San Diego is 724,
in San Francisco is 771,
in San Jose is 691,
in San Leandro is 66,
in San Marcos is 45,
in San Mateo is 112,
in Santa Ana is 215,
in Santa Barbara is 100,
in Santa Clara is 67,
in Santa Clarita is 22,
in Santa Maria is 68,
in Santa Monica is 129,
in Santa Rosa is 155,
in Simi Valley is 65,
in South Gate is 45,
in Stockton is 173,
in Sunnyvale is 156,
in Temecula is 72,
in Thousand Oaks is 59,
in Torrance is 219,
in Tracy is 34,
in Upland is 74,
in Vacaville is 53,
in Vallejo is 66,
in Victorville is 57,
in Visalia is 76,
in Vista is 65,
in West Covina is 74,
in Westminster is 116,
and in Whittier is 78.
California Information
California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks.
Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.
According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147.
Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18
and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.