Where do general dentists practice?
General dentists make up the majority of the 143,000 dentists practicing in the United States and Canada. Sometimes they become partners or associates with other dentists in a group practice. Other general dentists own their practice. Some general dentists work in government health services, research programs, higher education, corporations and even the military. What kind of procedures do general dentists provide? Many general dentists are highly educated and trained on all dental procedures. Instead of specializing in just one area of dentistry, they can provide plenty of different services for you and your family, such as: • Cosmetic procedures • Crowns and bridges • Dental implants • Dentures • Gum disease treatment • Home care instruction • Mouthguards • Nutrition counseling • Oral surgery • Orthodontics • Partial dentures • Restorative care • Root canal therapy • Sealants • Teeth cleanings • Tobacco cessation • TMD/TMJ therapy How much education is required to become a general de
