Dentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered necessary for complete oral health. Those in the practice of dentistry are known as dentists. Other people aiding in oral health service include dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists.
Dentistry usually encompasses very important practices related to the oral cavity. The most common treatments involve the dental surgery on the teeth as a treatment for dental caries. Decayed teeth can be filled with dental amalgam, dental composite, dental porcelain and precious or non-precious metals. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a more specialized form of dental surgery. Dentists can prescribe medication, x-rays, and devices for home or in-office use. Many oral diseases (such as bilateral odontogenic keratocysts) and abnormalities (such as several unerupted teeth) can indicate systemic, neural, or other diseases. Most general practitioners of dentistry perform restorative, prosthetic, endodontic therapy, periodontal therapy, and exodontia, as well as performing examinations. Many general practitioners are comfortable treating complex cases, as well as placing implants and surgically extracting third molars (wisdom teeth). All dentists must achieve a certain degree of skill in various disciplines in order to graduate from dental school and become an accredited dentist.
Bryant
Dr. David Ouellete, DDS, PA
Cabot
Burleson Family Dentistry
Dr. Samuel F. Jirik DDS PA
Conway
Dr. Ellen Turney DDS
Dr. Monty Clark, DDS
Dr. Larry Fincher, DDS
Dr. William A. Pollard, DDS
Fayetteville
Dr. Scott C. Bell DDS
Dr. Terry G. Box, DDS, FAGD
Fayetteville Family Dentistry
Dr. Mark Harris, DDS
Dr. Robert Hodous, DDS
Dr. Dean McNeel, DDS
Millennium Dental
Dr. Jeff Ward, DDS, PA
Fort Smith
C. Brant Crisp, DDS
Dr. Kenny Duff DDS
Dr. Steven R. Kilpatrick DDS
Dr. Wes Moore DDS
Dr. David P. Phillips DDS
Greenwood
Dr. Sean McDougal
Hot Springs
Hot Springs Dental Group
Jonesboro
Dr. Lester Barrett, DDS
Little Rock
Chenal Dentistry
Dr. Mel Collazo, DDS, MS, PA
Dr. Leslie Dickinson DDS
Dr. Billy Randal Machan DDS
Dr. Michael Zweifler, DDS
North Little Rock
Dr. Dale E. Colclasure, DDS
Dr. Richard Hixon, DDS
Dr. Van O'Dell, DDS
Rogers
Dr. Randolph L. Lais DDS, PA
Dr. S. Todd Phelan DDS
Searcy
Dr. Jason T. Bolding, DDS
Dr. Dana Province DDS
Sherwood
Dr. Joe Pinney, DDS
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