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 Malden is 35,
in Manchester is 4,
in Manchester By the Sea is 1,
in Manomet is 1,
in Mansfield is 6,
in Marblehead is 11,
in Marion is 3,
in Marlborough is 26,
in Marshfield is 15,
in Marshfield Hills is 1,
in Marstons Mills is 2,
in Mashpee is 9,
in Mattapan is 13,
in Mattapoisett is 4,
in Maynard is 2,
in Medfield is 8,
in Medford is 31,
in Medway is 4,
in Melrose is 23,
in Mendon is 1,
in Merrimac is 1,
in Methuen is 33,
in Middleboro is 7,
in Middleton is 2,
in Milford is 22,
in Millbury is 4,
in Millis is 4,
in Milton is 14,
and in Monson is 2.
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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