27 Results forGeneral Dentists near Sanford, ME
Learn more about General Dentists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about General Dentists
A general dentist, or simply dentist, specializes in primary dental care: the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity (mouth, teeth and gums) and the maxillofacial area (head, neck, face and jaw). Dentists also maintain the function and appearance of these areas. The overall goal is to help people keep their teeth, mouth and gums healthy.
A dentist typically:
- Evaluates the patient's dental and medical history and performs an oral exam
- Teaches patients about dental conditions and diseases, good oral hygiene, and oral disease prevention
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests, such as X-rays and saliva tests, and prescribes medications including antibiotics and pain medications
- Diagnoses oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions based on an evaluation of tests and exams
- Provides preventive oral and primary dental care including dental cleanings and fluoride treatments
- Treats various oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions including tooth decay, gum disease, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
- Works closely with other dental specialists and members of your healthcare team as needed to ensure optimal care
A general dentist may also be known by the following terms: dentist, primary dentist, tooth doctor, family dentist, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
There are 27 specialists practicing Dentistry in Sanford, ME with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 2 hospitals near Sanford, ME with affiliated Dentistry specialists, including SMHC Medical Center Sanford and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
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Dr. Megan Lucier, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry955 MAIN STSanford, ME 040730.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Shaun Janvier, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry856 Main StSanford, ME 040730.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Dentistry820 Main St Ste ASanford, ME 040730.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Kendra Mendez, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry15 Oak StSpringvale, ME 040832.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times
Dr. Thomas Guerrette, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry15 Oak StSpringvale, ME 040832.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times
Dr. Robert McVety, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry460 Main St Ste 1Springvale, ME 040832.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Katherine Heer, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry856 Main StSanford, ME 040730.5 miles awayDr. Mark Lucier, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry955 MAIN STSanford, ME 040730.1 miles awayDr. Jeff Daigle, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry11 Daigle Ln Ste ASanford, ME 040731.0 miles awayDr. Jay Knudsen, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry460 Main St Ste 1Springvale, ME 040832.4 miles awayDr. Wayne Lariviere, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry813 Main St # BWaterboro, ME 040877.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Palwinder Kaur-Panesar, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1364 Main St Ste 20Sanford, ME 040732.1 miles awayDr. Christopher Parent, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry15 Oak StSpringvale, ME 040832.3 miles awayDr. Lionel Vachon, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry844 Main StSanford, ME 040730.5 miles awayDr. Raymond Beaudoin Jr, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2 Stilson StSanford, ME 040730.7 miles awayDr. Lea Beaulieu, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry2 Stilson StSanford, ME 040730.7 miles awayDr. Julianne Hanley, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry2 Stilson StSanford, ME 040730.7 miles awayDr. Paul Beaudoin, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry2 Stilson StSanford, ME 040730.7 miles awayKathleen Coward, LD
Specialty: Prosthodontics1200 Main StSanford, ME 040731.3 miles awayMichael Firth, LD
Specialty: Prosthodontics1364 Main St Ste 13Sanford, ME 040732.0 miles awayDr. Ayla Nelson, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry15 Oak StSpringvale, ME 040832.3 miles awayDr. Jacqueline Auger, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry15 Oak StSpringvale, ME 040832.3 miles awayDr. Peter Ver Ploeg, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry15 Oak StSpringvale, ME 040832.3 miles awayDr. Frederick Rosenberg, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry460 Main St Ste 1Springvale, ME 040832.4 miles awayDr. Derek Jones, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry9 Country Club RdSanford, ME 040732.4 miles awayDr. Douglas Gray, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry435 York StYork Harbor, ME 039115.9 miles awayDr. Valerie Lariviere, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry813 Main St # BWaterboro, ME 040877.9 miles away