Benjamin Richards, DMD

Dentist

Dr. Benjamin Richards is a Dentist in Fort Myers, FL with special training and skill in diagnosis and treatment of problems with patients' teeth, gums, lips, and jaw. As a Dentist, Benjamin Richards, DMD performs dental procedures focused on prevention of oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. Dentistry is a branch of medicine concerned with study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the oral cavity. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Dentists include tooth cavities, gum disease, bad breath, tooth sensitivity, mouth sores, tooth erosion, and dental emergencies. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dentists include dental examinations, filling cavities, removing tooth decay, repairing cracked teeth, performing root canals, and removing teeth.

A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

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  Electrical engineering - Associate of Science (AS)

  Valencia Community College

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  Biochemistry - Bachelor of Science (BS)

  University of Florida

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  Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

  Nova Southeastern University

• Aetna [Aetna Health Inc. (a FL corp.)]

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employees Program (FEP)

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Careington

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Delta Dental Insurance Company

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• FCL Dental

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• GEHA [Government Employees Health Association, Inc.]

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Guardian [Guardian Life Insurance Company of America]

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Humana [Humana Medical Plan, Inc.]

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Medicare

  • Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• MetLife [Metropolitan Life Insurance Company]

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Premier Access Insurance Company

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Principal Dental [Principal Life Insurance Company]

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Sun Life Dental

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc.

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Zelis [Zelis Healthcare Inc]

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted