Florida (FL) 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. Florida has
6,773 practicing
general dentists. Broken out by city, general dentistry doctor density
in Altamonte Springs is 43,
in Apopka is 21,
in Aventura is 33,
in Bartow is 7,
in Boca Raton is 124,
in Bonita Springs is 29,
in Boynton Beach is 61,
in Bradenton is 79,
in Cape Coral is 32,
in Casselberry is 7,
in Clearwater is 97,
in Cocoa is 8,
in Coconut Creek is 12,
in Cooper City is 11,
in Coral Gables is 97,
in Coral Springs is 57,
in Crestview is 13,
in Davie is 73,
in Daytona Beach is 31,
in Deerfield Beach is 23,
in Delray Beach is 71,
in Deltona is 9,
in Dunedin is 16,
in Edgewater is 4,
in Eustis is 8,
in Fort Lauderdale is 112,
in Fort Myers is 110,
in Fort Pierce is 25,
in Fort Walton Beach is 19,
in Gainesville is 196,
in Greenacres is 16,
in Haines City is 3,
in Hialeah is 111,
in Hialeah Gardens is 3,
in Hollywood is 69,
in Homestead is 32,
in Jacksonville is 295,
in Jacksonville Beach is 12,
in Jupiter is 36,
in Key West is 19,
in Kissimmee is 47,
in Lake Worth is 34,
in Lakeland is 61,
in Largo is 45,
in Lauderdale Lakes is 6,
in Lauderhill is 15,
in Leesburg is 18,
in Margate is 22,
in Melbourne is 64,
in Miami is 486,
in Miami Beach is 54,
in Miramar is 17,
in Naples is 122,
in New Port Richey is 33,
in New Smyrna Beach is 13,
in North Lauderdale is 3,
in North Miami is 16,
in North Miami Beach is 33,
in North Port is 9,
in Oakland Park is 14,
in Ocala is 76,
in Ocoee is 12,
in Orlando is 249,
in Ormond Beach is 23,
in Oviedo is 17,
in Palm Bay is 22,
in Palm Beach Gardens is 34,
in Palm Coast is 19,
in Panama City is 32,
in Parkland is 3,
in Pembroke Pines is 88,
in Pensacola is 117,
in Pinellas Park is 15,
in Plant City is 18,
in Plantation is 97,
in Pompano Beach is 47,
in Port Orange is 25,
in Punta Gorda is 15,
in Riviera Beach is 11,
in Rockledge is 12,
in Safety Harbor is 5,
in Sanford is 12,
in Sarasota is 135,
in Sebastian is 13,
in Seminole is 41,
in Sunrise is 41,
in Tallahassee is 61,
in Tamarac is 26,
in Tampa is 282,
in Tarpon Springs is 11,
in Temple Terrace is 7,
in Titusville is 21,
in Venice is 43,
in Vero Beach is 46,
in West Palm Beach is 91,
in Weston is 23,
in Winter Garden is 13,
in Winter Haven is 19,
in Winter Park is 54,
and in Winter Springs is 12.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital.
Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864.
Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18
and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.