General Practice Dentistry
Monument Family Dentistry is a General Practice Dentistry practice in Monument, CO
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 Monument Family Dentistry 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.
General Practice Dentists in Monument, CO
Dental Hygiene
An individual who has completed an accredited dental hygiene education program, and an individual who has been licensed by a state board of dental examiners to provide preventive care services under the supervision of a dentist. Functions that may be legally delegated to the dental hygienist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the dental hygienist and state dental practice acts and regulations, but always include, at a minimum, scaling and polishing the teeth. To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental hygienist should be used to describe this dental auxiliary.
Dental Hygienists in Monument, CO
General Dentistry (Dental Assistant)
An individual who may or may not have completed an accredited dental assisting education program and who aids the dentist in providing patient care services and performs other nonclinical duties in the dental office or other patient care facility. The scope of the patient care functions that may be legally delegated to the dental assistant varies based on the needs of the dentist the educational preparation of the dental assistant and state dental practice acts and regulations. Patient care services are provided under the supervision of a dentist. To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental assistant should be used to describe this dental auxiliary.
Dental Assistants in Monument, CO
