3030 Results for Dentistry near Boston, MA
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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 3030 specialists practicing Dentistry in Boston, MA with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 29 hospitals near Boston, MA with affiliated Dentistry specialists, including Boston Children's Hospital, Boston Medical Center and Brigham And Women's Hospital.
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19 White StCambridge, MA 021403.6 mi away Dr. Mark Mizner, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry400 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 022151.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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400 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 022151.8 mi awayDr. Charles Krikorian, DMD
Specialty: Cosmetic Dentistry29 Commonwealth Ave Ste 310Boston, MA 021160.9 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Dentistry575 Boylston St Fl 7Boston, MA 021161.1 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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575 Boylston St Fl 7Boston, MA 021161.1 mi awayDr. Dmitry Merzon, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry100 East Newton StBoston, MA 021181.7 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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100 East Newton StBoston, MA 021181.7 mi awayDr. George Stevens, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry26 Marlborough StBoston, MA 021160.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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26 Marlborough StBoston, MA 021160.8 mi awayDr. Jessika Jahnsen, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry151 Merrimac St Ste 100Boston, MA 021140.3 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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151 Merrimac St Ste 100Boston, MA 021140.3 mi awayDr. Andrew Kurban, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry811 Boylston St Ste 3Boston, MA 021161.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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811 Boylston St Ste 3Boston, MA 021161.4 mi awayDr. Amir Fereidouni, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry811 Boylston St Ste 3Boston, MA 021161.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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811 Boylston St Ste 3Boston, MA 021161.4 mi awayDr. Scott Yunes, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry1842 Beacon St Ste 401Brookline, MA 024454.7 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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1842 Beacon St Ste 401Brookline, MA 024454.7 mi awayDr. Young Yi, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry300 Longwood Ave # 3066Boston, MA 021152.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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300 Longwood Ave # 3066Boston, MA 021152.8 mi awayDr. John Workman, DDS
Specialty: Endodontics14 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 021431.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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14 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 021431.6 mi awayDr. Jonathan Millen, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry274 Newbury StBoston, MA 021161.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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274 Newbury StBoston, MA 021161.4 mi awayDr. Alexander Schrott, DMD
Specialty: Periodontics25 NEW CHARDON STBoston, MA 021140.2 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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25 NEW CHARDON STBoston, MA 021140.2 mi awayDr. Amy Bastawros, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry26 Marlborough StBoston, MA 021160.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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26 Marlborough StBoston, MA 021160.8 mi awayDr. Eric Brotman, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry6 Whittier Pl Apt 17NBoston, MA 021140.5 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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6 Whittier Pl Apt 17NBoston, MA 021140.5 mi awayDr. Azita Khanbodaghi, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry1 Kneeland StBoston, MA 021110.7 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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1 Kneeland StBoston, MA 021110.7 mi awayDr. Irina Deresh, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry1720 Beacon StBrookline, MA 024454.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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1720 Beacon StBrookline, MA 024454.4 mi awayDr. Imran Chitalwalla, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry951 Tremont StBoston, MA 021202.0 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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951 Tremont StBoston, MA 021202.0 mi awayDr. Zineb Mediouni, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry26 Marlborough StBoston, MA 021160.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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26 Marlborough StBoston, MA 021160.8 mi awayDr. Tarek Shaib, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry10 Post Office Sq Ste 655Boston, MA 021090.3 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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10 Post Office Sq Ste 655Boston, MA 021090.3 mi awayDr. Louay Abrass, DMD
Specialty: Endodontics10 Post Office Sq Ste 1101Boston, MA 021090.3 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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10 Post Office Sq Ste 1101Boston, MA 021090.3 mi awayDr. Richard Short, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry92 High St Ste 12Medford, MA 021554.9 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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92 High St Ste 12Medford, MA 021554.9 mi awayDr. Julian Osorio, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry60 FEDERAL STBoston, MA 021100.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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60 FEDERAL STBoston, MA 021100.4 mi awayDr. Junhyck Kim, DDS
Specialty: Prosthodontics188 Longwood AveBoston, MA 021152.7 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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188 Longwood AveBoston, MA 021152.7 mi awayDr. Saadia Aziz, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry274 Newbury StBoston, MA 021161.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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274 Newbury StBoston, MA 021161.4 mi awayDr. Daimery Heinstein, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry274 Newbury StBoston, MA 021161.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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274 Newbury StBoston, MA 021161.4 mi awayDr. Michael Hong, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 021152.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 021152.8 mi awayDr. Anjum A Ansari, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry50 Staniford St Fl 8Boston, MA 021140.3 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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50 Staniford St Fl 8Boston, MA 021140.3 mi awayDr. Raymond Mingcan He, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry14 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 021431.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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14 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 021431.6 mi awayOn staff atGentle Dental Somerville.Dr. Wendy Song, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry10 High St Ste 333Boston, MA 021100.5 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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10 High St Ste 333Boston, MA 021100.5 mi awayDr. Richard Michalowski, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry147 Milk StBoston, MA 021090.3 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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147 Milk StBoston, MA 021090.3 mi awayDr. Lacey Myer, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry368a W BroadwaySouth Boston, MA 021271.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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368a W BroadwaySouth Boston, MA 021271.6 mi awayDr. Sachin Paranjape, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry368a W BroadwayBoston, MA 021271.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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368a W BroadwayBoston, MA 021271.6 mi awayOn staff atGentle Dental Beverly.Dr. John Canesi, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry21 Merchants Row Ste 2ABoston, MA 021090.2 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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21 Merchants Row Ste 2ABoston, MA 021090.2 mi awayDr. Sujey Morgan, DDS
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery1 Kneeland StBoston, MA 021110.7 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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1 Kneeland StBoston, MA 021110.7 mi awayDr. Richard Liu, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry188 Longwood AveBoston, MA 021152.7 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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188 Longwood AveBoston, MA 021152.7 mi away