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Find a dentist in Des Moines, IA to help improve your teeth and smile, or cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontics.

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  • 450 Points

    Southridge Dental Group

    6150 Southeast 14th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50320
  • 350 Points

    Primary Health Care - Dental Clinic

    2353 Southeast 14th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50320
  • 330 Points

    Ingersoll Dental Group

    3830 Ingersoll
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • 310 Points

    Boltz & Linquist Dental Associates

    4224 University Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50311
  • Kent Brady, DDS 300 Points

    Kent Brady, DDS

    Brady Dental Care
    3755 E. 33rd St.
    Des Moines, IA 50317
  • 300 Points

    Hillman Michelle Dr DDS

    4119 Southwest 9th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50315
  • DDS 280 Points

    DDS

    Dr Keith Colwell DDS
    6057 Southeast 14th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50320
  • 270 Points

    Correy C Christopher Dr DDS

    2580 Hubbell Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50317
  • 250 Points

    Franklin Plaza Family Dentistry

    4954 Franklin Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • 240 Points

    Hutchison Douglas B Dr Dentist

    604 Locust Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • 240 Points

    Young General Dental Practice Pc

    4919 Douglas Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • 220 Points

    Greiner John B Dr PC DDS

    4214 Fleur Drive
    Des Moines, IA 50321
  • 210 Points

    Copley Donald W DDS

    609 East Euclid Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50313
  • 210 Points

    Fuller C Fredrick Dr DDS

    3223 East 29th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50317
  • 210 Points

    Mosier Brian J Dr DDS

    1816 Beaver Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • 200 Points

    Sinnard Randal R Dr DDS

    4401 Southwest 9th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50315
  • 180 Points

    Lyle Thomas J Dr DDS

    2707 Easton Boulevard
    Des Moines, IA 50317
  • Rodney Snavely, DDS
    160 Points

    Rodney Snavely, DDS

    Snavely Family Dentistry
    3102 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Jennifer Mitchell 150 Points

    Jennifer Mitchell

    Jennifer Mitchell - Inactive
    4930 SE 14th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50320
  • Michael McGregor 150 Points

    Michael McGregor

    Michael McGregor - Inactive
    3737 Merle Hay Rd
    # 300
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Walid Abdel Fatah 150 Points

    Walid Abdel Fatah

    Walid Abdel Fatah
    3737 Merle Hay Rd Ste 300
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Jenna Vigneron 140 Points

    Jenna Vigneron

    Jenna Vigneron - Inactive
    3737 Merle Hay Rd
    # 300
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Jennifer Boyles 100 Points

    Jennifer Boyles

    Jennifer Ross - Inactive
    4930 SE 14th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50320
  • 100 Points

    Motto Clear Aligners

    4930 SE 14th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50320
  • 60 Points

    Dahlberg Robert Dr DDS

    300 East Locust Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • 60 Points

    Ingersoll Family Dentistry

    2800 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • 60 Points

    Margeas Robert Dr DDS

    1233 63rd Street
    Des Moines, IA 50311
  • 60 Points

    University Dental Group Pc

    4626 University Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50311

Dentist Info

Dentist Summary:
Dentistry is the practice of taking care of teeth and gums. There are several specializations of dentistry such as oral surgery or periodontics. Dentists provide services such as general cleanings, cavity fillings and tooth caps.

Dentist FAQs:
What is a

Dentist

?
A Dentist is a health care professional qualified to practice dentistry, which is the science and art of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth, jaws and mouth.

General Dentistry is the only non-specialty field of Dentistry thereby, a general Dentist typically does not focus on any particular discipline within dentistry, and instead provides basic care within a variety of disciplines.

However, a general Dentist can, and often does, further his training in one or more specialty areas (such as surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, etc.). As a result, there can be a great deal of variation between the level of skill in different disciplines from dentist to dentist, however all dentists must achieve a certain degree of skill in various disciplines in order to graduate from dental school and earn licensure.

A General Dentist, unlike a specialist, can choose which services he will provide and which he will refer to specialists. If a general Dentist falls into the majority, he will perform restorative, prosthetic, routine endodontic therapy, routine periodontal therapy, and simple exodontia, as well as performing examinations. A general Dentist falling into the minority might feel comfortable treating more complex cases, as well as placing implants and extracting third molars (among many other procedures frequently referred to specialists).

What type of education or degrees does a Dentist need?
In most western countries, to become a qualified Dentist one must usually complete a minimum of 4 years of postgraduate study. Generally, 2 years of clinical experience working with patients in an educational setting are required to become a Dentist. One is considered a dentist and qualified to practice dentistry after graduating with a degree of either Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent), Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc), or Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Chirurgiae (BDS) or (BChD) or equivalent.

How often should I visit a Dentist?
It is recommended to visit the Dentist twice a year for a general cleaning and check-up.

How old does my child need to be to visit a Dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children first see the Dentist six months after their first tooth and no later than one year of age.

How do I find a Dentist in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Dentist in your local area. Select Dentist from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Dentist in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Dentist in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Dentists in your city and state.


Dentist Related Terms:
porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, teeth cleaning, braces, orthodontics, Brite Smile, dental implants, restorative dentistry, teeth whitening, laminate, smile enhancement, cosmetic reconstruction, full mouth rehabilitation, cracked teeth, discolored teeth, stained teeth, non-metal ceramic crowns, metal free fillings, bonding technologies