Massachusetts (MA) 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. Massachusetts has
3,821 practicing
general dentists. Broken out by city, general dentistry doctor density
in Abington is 6,
in Agawam is 5,
in Attleboro is 10,
in Barnstable is 1,
in Belchertown is 2,
in Bellingham is 4,
in Beverly is 28,
in Boston is 340,
in Bourne is 4,
in Boxborough is 1,
in Boxford is 1,
in Bradford is 5,
in Bridgewater is 9,
in Brockton is 60,
in Cambridge is 87,
in Chelmsford is 23,
in Chelsea is 19,
in Chicopee is 18,
in Concord is 14,
in Dalton is 3,
in Dracut is 12,
in E Bridgewater is 1,
in East Bridgewater is 2,
in Easthampton is 6,
in Everett is 13,
in Fall River is 38,
in Falmouth is 13,
in Fitchburg is 32,
in Forestdale is 1,
in Framingham is 59,
in Franklin is 13,
in Gardner is 6,
in Georgetown is 3,
in Gloucester is 15,
in Greenfield is 14,
in Harwich is 6,
in Haverhill is 18,
in Holyoke is 42,
in Hopkinton is 5,
in Jamaica Plain is 20,
in Lawrence is 50,
in Lee is 2,
in Leicester is 3,
in Leominster is 30,
in Lexington is 30,
in Lowell is 29,
in Lynn is 51,
in Malden is 35,
in Marlborough is 26,
in Medford is 31,
in Melrose is 23,
in Methuen is 33,
in Millis is 4,
in Natick is 21,
in New Bedford is 35,
in Newburyport is 12,
in Newton is 39,
in North Adams is 7,
in North Attleboro is 11,
in North Easton is 4,
in North Quincy is 6,
in North Reading is 6,
in Northampton is 14,
in Norwell is 8,
in Peabody is 32,
in Pittsfield is 36,
in Plainville is 5,
in Quincy is 60,
in Rehoboth is 3,
in Revere is 28,
in Roslindale is 10,
in Rutland is 1,
in Salem is 26,
in Scituate is 10,
in Sharon is 9,
in Shirley is 1,
in Somerville is 26,
in South Yarmouth is 5,
in Southwick is 7,
in Spencer is 3,
in Springfield is 69,
in Sterling is 2,
in Stow is 3,
in Swansea is 5,
in Taunton is 16,
in Topsfield is 6,
in Turners Falls is 10,
in Uxbridge is 3,
in Vineyard Haven is 5,
in Waltham is 33,
in Ware is 3,
in Warren is 1,
in Wayland is 4,
in West Harwich is 1,
in West Roxbury is 20,
in Westfield is 15,
in Woburn is 24,
in Wollaston is 2,
in Woods Hole is 1,
and in Worcester is 138.
Massachusetts Information
Massachusetts became the sixth state in the union in 1788, and is steeped in history. Boston, the capital city, is home to Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy Museum and Library, the Paul Revere House, and many other historical sites. Massachusetts is home to the New England Pirate Museum in Salem, the Minute Man National Historical Park, and the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, both in Concord.
Four past presidents were born in Massachusetts; John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John F. Kennedy and George H. W. Bush. Other famous Massachusetts people include actors Leonard Nimoy and Bette Davis, composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, and historical figures Susan B. Anthony, Edgar Allan Poe, Paul Revere, and Benjamin Franklin.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Massachusetts has a population of 6,398,743.
Of this population, 1,419,389 are under the age of 18
and 848,924 are at or above the age of 65.
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