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 21,478 practicing general dentists. Broken out by city, general dentistry doctor density in Alhambra is 60, in Anaheim is 220, in Antioch is 49, in Bakersfield is 193, in Baldwin Park is 19, in Bellflower is 43, in Berkeley is 113, in Buena Park is 45, in Burbank is 99, in Carlsbad is 50, in Carson is 39, in Chino is 59, in Chino Hills is 27, in Chula Vista is 139, in Citrus Heights is 41, in Clovis is 45, in Compton is 14, in Concord is 86, in Corona is 92, in Costa Mesa is 73, in Daly City is 76, in Downey is 80, in El Cajon is 75, in El Monte is 64, in Escondido is 94, in Fairfield is 59, in Fontana is 64, in Fremont is 187, in Fresno is 275, in Fullerton is 90, in Garden Grove is 116, in Glendale is 204, in Hawthorne is 76, in Hayward is 83, in Hesperia is 32, in Huntington Beach is 126, in Inglewood is 46, in Irvine is 189, in Lake Forest is 38, in Lakewood is 36, in Lancaster is 73, in Livermore is 47, in Long Beach is 224, in Los Angeles is 1,190, in Merced is 53, in Mission Viejo is 84, in Modesto is 148, in Moreno Valley is 54, in Murrieta is 63, in Napa is 59, in Newport Beach is 86, in Norwalk is 38, in Oakland is 236, in Oceanside is 64, in Ontario is 67, in Orange is 186, in Oxnard is 109, in Palmdale is 58, in Pasadena is 137, in Pomona is 54, in Rancho Cucamonga is 71, in Redding is 69, in Redwood City is 83, in Rialto is 35, in Richmond is 27, in Riverside is 195, in Roseville is 113, in Sacramento is 464, in Salinas is 85, in San Bernardino is 93, in San Diego is 741, in San Francisco is 791, in San Jose is 711, in San Leandro is 68, in San Marcos is 45, in San Mateo is 114, in Santa Ana is 219, in Santa Barbara is 101, in Santa Clara is 71, in Santa Clarita is 24, in Santa Maria is 69, in Santa Monica is 132, in Santa Rosa is 156, in Simi Valley is 65, in South Gate is 46, in Stockton is 178, in Sunnyvale is 157, in Temecula is 72, in Thousand Oaks is 59, in Torrance is 221, in Tracy is 34, in Upland is 74, in Vacaville is 54, in Vallejo is 69, in Victorville is 59, in Visalia is 76, in Vista is 66, in West Covina is 74, in Westminster is 116, and in Whittier is 79.

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.

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