Dentist
Dr. Michael D. Weaks is a Dentist in Greenville, TX
with special training and skill in diagnosis and treatment of problems with patients' teeth, gums, lips, and jaw.
As a Dentist, Michael D. Weaks, DDS 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.
Dentists in Greenville, TX
General Practice Dentist
Dr. Michael D. Weaks is a General Practice Dentist in Greenville, TX
with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing and treating dieases of the mouth, gums, and teeth.
As a General Practice Dentist, Michael D. Weaks, DDS performs
oral health preventative procedures, diagnostics, and treatments. General Practice Dentistry is
a medical specialty focused on dental and oral healthcare. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
General Practice Dentists include plaque buildup on the gums and teeth, cavities, tooth decay, and mouth trauma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by General Practice Dentists
include routine teeth cleanings, oral hygiene education, mouth x-rays, restoration procedures (like root canals, fillings, and crowns) as well as implant and denture delivery and maintenance.
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
General Practice Dentists in Greenville, TX
Dental Anesthesiologist
Dr. Michael D. Weaks is a Dental Anesthesiologist in Greenville, TX
with special training and skill in delivering anesthesia to help patients manage pain from dental procedures.
As a Dental Anesthesiologist, Michael D. Weaks, DDS performs
local anesthesia, general anesthesia, and sedation. Dental Anesthesiology is
the use of pain management medication in oral surgery and other dental procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Dental Anesthesiologists include tooth decay, gum disease, injury, and tooth loss.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dental Anesthesiologists
include machinery to monitor vital signs and topical, gaseous, and intravenous anesthesia medication.
A dentist who has successfully completed an accredited postdoctoral anesthesiology residency training program for dentists of two or more years duration, in accord with Commission on Dental Accreditation's Standards for Dental Anesthesiology Residency Programs, and/or meets the eligibility requirements for examination by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
Dental Anesthesiologists in Greenville, TX
