Delaware (DE) 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. Delaware has
305 practicing
general dentists. Broken out by city, general dentistry doctor density
in Bear is 4,
in Bethany Beach is 1,
in Camden is 2,
in Christiana is 2,
in Claymont is 1,
in Dagsboro is 3,
in Dover is 22,
in Dover AFB is 9,
in Felton is 1,
in Georgetown is 5,
in Greenville is 5,
in Hockessin is 11,
in Laurel is 1,
in Lewes is 7,
in Middletown is 13,
in Milford is 9,
in Millsboro is 1,
in Montchanin is 2,
in New Castle is 6,
in Newark is 46,
in Ocean View is 1,
in Rehoboth Beach is 4,
in Seaford is 3,
in Selbyville is 1,
in Smyrna is 4,
and in Wilmington is 147.
Delaware Information
Delaware, located on the Atlantic Ocean, was the first state to ratify the constitution of the United States in 1787. Delaware’s population is 843,524, and its capital city is Dover.
In Wilmington, visit the Grand Opera House or the Old Town Hall Museum built in 1798, or the Abbott’s Mill Nature Center in Milford. Drive to the Atlantic shore, or go bird-watching, fishing, hiking, biking, or canoeing in Delaware’s extensive park and trail systems. Dover is home to parks, historic museums, clubs, theater and dance, and offers bargain-hunting at tax-free outlet stores and antiques shops.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Delaware has a population of 843,524.
Of this population, 189,940 are under the age of 18
and 111,761 are at or above the age of 65.
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