Comprehensive Dental Care

General Practice Dentistry

Comprehensive Dental Care is a General Practice Dentistry practice in Cumming, GA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing and treating dieases of the mouth, gums, and teeth. General Practice Dentists at Comprehensive Dental Care perform 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 at General Practice Dentistry practices include plaque buildup on the gums and teeth, cavities, tooth decay, and mouth trauma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by General Practice Dentistry practices 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.

Health Maintenance Organization

A form of health insurance in which its members prepay a premium for the HMO's health services which generally include inpatient and ambulatory care. For the patient, an HMO means reduced out-of-pocket costs (i.e. no deductible), no paperwork (i.e. insurance forms), and only a small copayment for each office visit to cover the paperwork handled by the HMO; (2) A organization of health care personnel and facilities that provides a comprehensive range of health services to an enrolled population for a fixed sum of money paid in advance for a specified period of time. These health services include a wide variety of medical treatments and consults, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization, home health service, ambulance service, and sometimes dental and pharmacy services. The HMO may be organized as a group model, an individual practice association (IPA), a network model or a staff model.