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- Dr. Richard Short, DMD

Dr. Richard Short, DMD
Dentistry•Male•Age 68
Dentistry
Dr. Richard Short, DMD is a Dentistry Practitioner in Medford, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University / Goldman School of Dental Medicine medical school in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford and MelroseWakefield Hospital. His office accepts new patients.
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Dr. Short's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Short
4.8
Based on 123 ratings
5 Stars | 90.2439024390244% | (111) |
4 Stars | 6.504065040650406% | (8) |
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1 Star | 3.252032520325203% | (4) |
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Dr. Short's conditions and procedures:
- Allograft Tissue Reconstruction
- Anesthesia
- Arestin® Therapy
- Biocon Dental Implants
- BIOLASE Dental Laser Treatment
- Biological Therapy
- Biopsy
- Bite Adjustment
- Bleeding Gums
- Bone Grafting
- Bone Regeneration Procedure
- Botox® Injection
- Breath Testing
- Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
- BriteSmile® Teeth Whitening System
- Broken Tooth
- Canine Teeth, Absence Upper Permanent
- Canker Sore
- Cavity
- Ceramic Dental Braces
- Ceramic Dental Crowns
- Cerec® Tooth Restoration Procedure
- Cerinate One-Hour™ Permanent Veneer
- Chipped Tooth
- Chronic Periodontitis
- Clear Ceramic Braces
- Clear Dental Braces
- ClearAligner™
- ClearCorrect™ Invisible Braces
- Composite Fillings
- Computer Imaging for Dental Crowns
- Conscious Sedation
- Coronary Interventional Procedures
- Cosmetic Botox® Injection
- Cosmetic Oral Evaluation
- Crown Lengthening
- da Vinci® Veneers
- Dental Bonding
- Dental Bone Loss
- Dental Brace
- Dental Bridge
- Dental Cleaning
- Dental Crowding
- Dental Crown
- Dental Disorders
- Dental Examination
- Dental Filling
- Dental Gum Flap Surgery
- Dental Hygiene Services
- Dental Implant
- Dental Injury
- Dental Inlays
- Dental Onlay
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Dental Prophylaxis, Adult
- Dental Prophylaxis, Child
- Dental Restoration
- Dental Sealant
- Dental Spacing
- Dental Veneer
- Dental X-Ray
- Dento Alveolar Surgery
- Denture Repair
- Dentures
- Dermal Filler
- e.max® Dental Crowns
- Excessive Tooth Wear
- Excision
- Extraction of Wisdom Tooth
- Fluoride Treatment
- Frenectomy
- Full Mouth Reconstruction
- Full Mouth Rehabilitation
- Gingivitis
- Gold Dental Braces
- Grinding of Teeth
- Guided Tissue Regeneration
- Gum Disease
- Gum Disease Treatment
- Gum Graft Surgery
- Gum Surgery
- Gummy Smile (Oversized Gingiva)
- Halitosis
- Impacted Teeth
- Implant-Supported Bridge
- Implant-Supported Crown
- Implant-Supported Dentures
- Intraoral Camera
- Invisalign Teen®
- Invisalign®
- Invisible Dental Braces
- KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching™
- Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy
- Laser Treatment for Dental Fillings
- Light Activated Teeth Whitening
- Limited Gum Surgery
- Lingual Dental Braces
- Local Anesthesia
- Loose Teeth
- Lower Dentures
- Lumineers®
- MAC Veneers™
- Metal Dental Braces
- Microsonic Dental Cleanings
- Mini Dental Braces
- Misaligned Teeth
- Misshapen Teeth
- Mouthguards
- Nightguard
- Nitrous Oxide Administration
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Nobel Teeth in an Hour™
- Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Non-Surgical Bite Correction
- Non-Surgical Gum Treatment
- Nu Radiance® Teeth Whitening
- Opalescence® Tooth Whitening System
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Oral Conscious Sedation
- Oral Sedation
- Oral Soft Tissue Assessment
- Oral Surgical Procedures
- Osseous Surgery
- Panoramic and Cephalometric Digital Dental X-Rays
- Panorex FMX
- Panorex X-Ray
- Partial Dentures
- Periodontal Exam
- Periodontitis
- Physical Disability
- Plaque
- Pocket Depth Measurement
- Porcelain Bridge
- Porcelain Crown
- Porcelain Fixed Bridges
- Porcelain Veneers
- Power Teeth Whitening
- Pre-Operative Care
- Pre-Operative Evaluation
- Preventive Care
- Propel® Orthodontics
- Prophy Jet Air Polishing
- Pulmonary Procedures
- Pulpotomy
- Removal of Bone Spur
- Restoration of Dental Implants
- Restylane® Injections
- Root Canal
- Root Canal Retreatment
- Root Planing
- Same-Day Dental Crowns
- Same-Day Dental Onlays
- Sapphire Whitening
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Sensitive Teeth
- Simple Tooth Extractions
- Single Visit Root Canals
- Sinus Augmentation
- Sinus X-Ray
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances
- Smile Makeovers
- Snap-On-Smile®
- Soft Tissue Injections
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Stained Teeth
- Surgical Biopsy
- Surgical Procedures
- Teeth Extraction
- Teeth Polishing
- Teeth Scaling
- Teeth Whitening
- Teething
- Tempormandibular Joint Pain
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Recording
- Temporormandibular (TM) Therapy
- TMJ
- Tooth Abnormalities as Seen in Diabetes
- Tooth Abrasion
- Tooth Abscess
- Tooth Attrition
- Tooth Avulsion
- Tooth Damage
- Tooth Decay
- Tooth Demineralization
- Tooth Discoloration
- Tooth Loss
- Tooth-Borne Denture
- Toothache
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Trèswhite Teeth Whitening
- Ultrasonic Dental Cleaning
- Under Armour® Mouthguard
- Upper Dentures
- VELscope® Vx System
- X-Ray
- Zoom!® Teeth Whitening
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Dr. Short accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Advantage
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Delta Dental
- Delta Dental PPO
- Delta Dental Premier
- Delta Insurance
- Delta Insurance POS
- DeltaCare
- Delta Dental of Washington
- Delta Dental Premier
- EmblemHealth
- Emblem Health
- Fallon Community Health Plan
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Guardian
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Health Net
- Humana
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- MetLife
- Principal Financial Group
- Principal Life
- UniCare
- United Concordia
- United Healthcare Community Plan
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Practice Areas
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Education
Languages
- English
- Hebrew
- Persian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Short, DMD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients can also call (781) 208-7689.
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What are Dr. Richard Short, DMD's top areas of care?
Dr. Short frequently treats Allograft Tissue Reconstruction, Anesthesia, and Arestin® Therapy. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Short treats.
Where is Dr. Richard Short, DMD's office located?
Dr. Short's office is located at 92 High St STE DH 11-12, Medford, MA 2155. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Richard Short, DMD speak?
Dr. Short speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and Farsi. View profile to see all.
Does Dr. Richard Short, DMD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Short has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.67% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% lower than the national average
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
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