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 andpainmedications
- 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, primarydentist, tooth doctor, family dentist, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
There are 20 specialists practicing Dentistry in Carlinville, IL with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars.
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Dr. Darren Rodabough, DMD
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (33 ratings)
910 W Main StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
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910 W Main StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
Dr. Alexander Oldroyd, DMD
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
4.7Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars, with (17 ratings)
910 W Main StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
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910 W Main StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
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Dr. Jacob Bleyer, DMD
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (6 ratings)
910 W Main StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
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910 W Main StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
Dr. Courtney Ethington, DMD
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (8 ratings)
910 W Main StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
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910 W Main StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
Dr. Michael Levora, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (1 rating)
326 E 1st South StCarlinville, IL 626260.2 mi miles away
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326 E 1st South StCarlinville, IL 626260.2 mi miles away
Dr. Lawrence Liston, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (3 ratings)
1115 Morgan StCarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
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1115 Morgan StCarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
Dr. Peter Denby, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry
326 E 1st South StCarlinville, IL 626260.2 mi miles away
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326 E 1st South StCarlinville, IL 626260.2 mi miles away
Dr. Steven Carr, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry
1.0Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, with (1 rating)
238 N High StCarlinville, IL 626260.2 mi miles away
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238 N High StCarlinville, IL 626260.2 mi miles away
Dr. Katherine Boente, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry
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204 Oakland AveCarlinville, IL 626260.5 mi miles away
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204 Oakland AveCarlinville, IL 626260.5 mi miles away
Dr. Steven Boente, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry
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204 Oakland AveCarlinville, IL 626260.5 mi miles away
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204 Oakland AveCarlinville, IL 626260.5 mi miles away
Dr. Nicolas Kravanya, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry
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204 Oakland AveCarlinville, IL 626260.5 mi miles away
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204 Oakland AveCarlinville, IL 626260.5 mi miles away
Parth Desai
Specialty: Dentistry
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805 N Broad StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
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805 N Broad StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
Dr. Mary Weber, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry
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805 N Broad StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
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805 N Broad StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
Dr. Praveen Gonuguntla Kamma, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry
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805 N Broad StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
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805 N Broad StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
Dr. Gary Pellizzaro, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry
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827 N Broad StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
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827 N Broad StCarlinville, IL 626260.6 mi miles away
Dr. Rodney Bailey, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry
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201 McCausland St Ste ACarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
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201 McCausland St Ste ACarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
Dr. Teerthesh Jain, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry
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1115 Morgan StCarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
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1115 Morgan StCarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
Dr. Lakshmi Sajja, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry
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1115 Morgan StCarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
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1115 Morgan StCarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
Dr. Campbell Walters, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry
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1115 Morgan StCarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
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1115 Morgan StCarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
Maithilee Jani
Specialty: Dentistry
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1115 Morgan StCarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
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1115 Morgan StCarlinville, IL 626260.7 mi miles away
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