165 Results forGeneral Dentists near Bel Air, MD
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 165 specialists practicing Dentistry in Bel Air, MD with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 4 hospitals near Bel Air, MD with affiliated Dentistry specialists, including UM Upper Chesapeake Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and UM Harford Memorial Hospital.
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- 703 Baltimore PikeBel Air, MD 210141.2 miles away
Biography: Dr. Jaroda Strapp, DMD is a Dentist.
- 1402 E Churchville RdBel Air, MD 210141.7 miles away
Biography: <p>Dr. Reicher is an associate dentist at Churchville Family Dentistry. He moved back to Maryland in 2013 after a residency program at the Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware and is happy to be back practicing in his homestate. Dr. Reicher was born and raised in Maryland and even the tax free shopping of Delaware couldn't keep him away. After receiving his undergraduate degree in General Biology and Art Studio from the University of Maryland, College Park he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. All of this Maryland education has made him an avid Maryland sportsfan…Go Terrapins! Both his dental school education and residency program has provided him with an enormous amount of training and experience in treating all aspects of general dentistry. While in dental school he helped to lead the Gorgas Ondontological Honor Society and received an award for excellence in removable prosthodontics. Now as an active member of the American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he is continuing to stay current on all the latest developments in dental care. Outside of dentistry he enjoys reliving his days as an art major. In the past he has taken classes at the Maryland Institute College of Art for jewelry and printmaking. He is looking forward to spending time in his studio and he can honestly say that ``I can make you a work of art.``</p>
- 1402 E Churchville RdBel Air, MD 210141.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Biography: Dr. Nahid Shahry, DDS is a Dentist.
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