46 Results forGeneral Dentists near Florence, MS
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 46 specialists practicing Dentistry in Florence, MS with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars.
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Dr. Thomas Byrd, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry129 Earl Clark DrFlorence, MS 390730.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Adam Byrd, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry129 Earl Clark DrFlorence, MS 390730.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Dentistry2614 Highway 49 SFlorence, MS 390731.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Lexi Polk, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry1201 Highway 49 S Ste 3Richland, MS 392184.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jeffrey Cumberland, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry161 SCARBROUGH STRichland, MS 392184.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jason Polk, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry150 Scarbrough StRichland, MS 392184.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Joyce Pace, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry125 W Harper StRichland, MS 392184.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Kenneth Chapman, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry120 W Harper StRichland, MS 392184.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Antoinette Liles, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry190 Riverwind Dr Ste 201Pearl, MS 392088.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Terry Garner, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry209 RIVERWIND DRPearl, MS 392087.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Shellie Breland, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry209 RIVERWIND DRPearl, MS 392087.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. William Jones, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry209 RIVERWIND DRPearl, MS 392087.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Kyle Reed, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry151 E Metro Dr Ste 201Flowood, MS 392329.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Andrew Dulaney, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry310 Byram Pl Byram, MS 392729.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Robert Owens, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry642 S Pearson RdPearl, MS 392087.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Darryl Eklund, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry2701 Old Brandon RdPearl, MS 392088.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sherry Gwin, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry209 RIVERWIND DRPearl, MS 392087.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Andrew Dulaney, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry310 Byram Pl Byram, MS 392729.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Gary Williams, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry100 Marketplace Dr Ste BByram, MS 392728.2 miles awayDr. Heather Tutor, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry2815 OLD BRANDON RDPearl, MS 392088.7 miles awayDr. Shenika Kelly, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2941 Terry Rd Ste 3Jackson, MS 392129.2 miles awayDr. John Gillespie, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry4426 Terry RdJackson, MS 392128.0 miles awayDr. Rebecca Cumberland, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry161 SCARBROUGH STRichland, MS 392184.4 miles awayDr. Hilary Craddock, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry125 W Harper StRichland, MS 392184.9 miles awayDr. Sarah Malley, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry125 W Harper StRichland, MS 392184.9 miles awayDr. Gerald Brister Jr, DDS
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics3007 Greenfield RdPearl, MS 392089.8 miles awayDr. Edgar Barham Jr, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry3550 Highway 468 WWhitfield, MS 391936.7 miles awayDr. Sonja Stiff, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry3550 Highway 468 WWhitfield, MS 391936.7 miles awayDr. Eleanor Pruitt, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry3550 Highway 468 WWhitfield, MS 391936.7 miles awayDr. William Stone, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry3550 Highway 468 WWhitfield, MS 391936.7 miles awayDr. Melanie Paige-Brown, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry3794 Highway 468 WPearl, MS 392086.8 miles awayDr. Christopher Mathews, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry3794 Highway 468 WPearl, MS 392086.8 miles awayDr. Elizabeth-Lee Crews, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry7278 S Siwell RdByram, MS 392728.4 miles awayDr. Katie Wasson, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry209 RIVERWIND DRPearl, MS 392087.9 miles awayDr. Abigail Lupena, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry209 RIVERWIND DRPearl, MS 392087.9 miles awayDr. Jerrick Rose, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry201 Riverwind DrPearl, MS 392087.9 miles awayDr. Chandra Minor, DMD
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics201 Riverwind DrPearl, MS 392087.9 miles awayDr. Stephanie Harris, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry100 Hudspeth Ctr DrWhitfield, MS 391939.1 miles awayDr. Lamar Knight, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2941 Terry Rd Ste 3Jackson, MS 392129.2 miles awayDr. Latarsha Arrington, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry2941 Terry Rd Ste 3Jackson, MS 392129.2 miles awayDr. Dustin Smith, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry3823 Highway 80 E Ste 400Pearl, MS 392089.3 miles awayDr. Mary Blossom, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry3823 Highway 80 E Ste 400Pearl, MS 392089.3 miles awayDr. Robert Hayes, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry3823 Highway 80 E Ste 400Pearl, MS 392089.3 miles awayDr. Leigh Walker, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry2891 Terry RdJackson, MS 392129.4 miles awayDr. Laura Jones, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry310 Byram Pl Ste CByram, MS 392729.8 miles awayDr. Brian Johnston, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry103 Christian Dr Ste BBrandon, MS 390429.9 miles away