272 Results forGeneral Dentists near Danbury, CT
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 272 specialists practicing Dentistry in Danbury, CT with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 5 hospitals near Danbury, CT with affiliated Dentistry specialists, including Danbury Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital and Connecticut Children's.
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Specialty: Dentistry1620 Route 22Brewster, NY 105096.9 miles awayDr. Rekha Patil, DDS
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Specialty: Dentistry162 DANBURY RDRidgefield, CT 068776.9 miles awayDr. Christopher Minn, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry158 Danbury RdRidgefield, CT 068777.0 miles awayDr. Christine Waldron, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry940 Federal RdBrookfield, CT 068047.0 miles awayDr. Maria Sciaudone, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry35 Copps Hill Rd Ste 6Ridgefield, CT 068777.1 miles awayDr. Randall Baldwin, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry42 Danbury RdRidgefield, CT 068777.4 miles awayDr. Robert Gell, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry80 Grove StRidgefield, CT 068777.5 miles awayDr. Neil Schwimer, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry30 Prospect StRidgefield, CT 068777.8 miles awayDr. Nicholas Ritzcovan, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry31 Bailey Ave Ste CRidgefield, CT 068778.0 miles awayDr. Nyle Blanck, DMD
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics23 Church Hill RdNewtown, CT 064708.0 miles awayDr. Daejin Kim, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry34 Church Hill RdNewtown, CT 064708.1 miles awayDr. Eben Light, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry32 Church Hill RdNewtown, CT 064708.1 miles awayDr. Stefanie Aquilina, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry32 Church Hill Rd Ste 201Newtown, CT 064708.1 miles awayDr. Michael Murphy, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry32 Church Hill Rd Ste 201Newtown, CT 064708.1 miles awayDr. Joan Grcevic, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry155 Main StBrewster, NY 105098.2 miles awayDr. Komaljit Bhasin, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry155 Main StBrewster, NY 105098.2 miles awayDr. Alexander Dorrough, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry15 MOUNT EBO RD SBrewster, NY 105098.4 miles awayDr. Felicia Zhang, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry15 MOUNT EBO RD SBrewster, NY 105098.4 miles awayDr. Suhae Jang, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry103 S Main StNewtown, CT 064708.4 miles awayDr. Balu Krishna, MDS
Specialty: Dentistry504 N Main StBrewster, NY 105098.6 miles awayDr. Peter Healy, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry710 Branchville RdRidgefield, CT 068778.6 miles awayDr. Robert Cieri Jr, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry73 Redding Rd Unit 5Georgetown, CT 068299.3 miles awayDr. Robert Schoenberg, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry162 Prospect Hill RdBrewster, NY 105099.3 miles away