Dental surgery and the general practitioner
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General dentists may perform some dental surgery depending on the dental and continuing education they have pursued. Some general dentists may extract impacted wisdom teeth, which can be a difficult procedure. Much fewer dentists may attempt to place dental implants, a less difficult procedure. Few dentists perform periodontal, or gum, surgery, even though they could do simple periodontal work. Increasing their knowledge of dental surgery through continuing education may enable dentists to provide better service to their patients and to refer patients to specialists more wisely.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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Implants and general practitioners
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Primary care dentists can do much to learn about tooth implants. Implants were introduced in the mid-1980s, and their use has steadily increased since then. In most cases, prosthodontists, oral surgeons, and periodontists are most likely to place implants. However, the primary care dentist is the most logical person to coordinate the treatment plan. Primary care dentists can take continuing education classes on implants and attend seminars on the topic. They can also try a few implants after discussing the cases with an experienced colleague.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2000
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The best way to bring a dentist into your practice
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The advantages and disadvantages of working in a group dental practice are reviewed. Dentists can hire another dentist as an employee, or bring in another dentist as an associate or a partner. A partner owns part of the practice whereas an associate does not. It may be helpful to have an associate or partner who can take over the practice when you retire.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2003
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