Dentistry
Natick Family Dental is a Dentistry practice in Natick, MA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosis and treatment of problems with patients' teeth, gums, lips, and jaw.
Dentists at Natick Family Dental perform
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 at
Dentistry practices include tooth cavities, gum disease, bad breath, tooth sensitivity, mouth sores, tooth erosion, and dental emergencies.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dentistry
practices 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 Natick, MA
Endodontics
Natick Family Dental is an Endodontics practice in Natick, MA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions of the dental pulp (the soft tissue inside teeth).
Endodontists at Natick Family Dental perform
maintenance and treatment of dental pulp diseases or injuries. Endodontics is
a dental specialty that maintains dental pulp health. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Endodontics practices include cavities, tooth cracks, dental abscesses, dental pulp stones, exposed dental pulp, and pulp necrosis.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Endodontics
practices include consultations, root canals, dental implants, and endodontic surgery.
The branch of dentistry that is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.
Endodontists in Natick, MA
Family Sleep Medicine
Natick Family Dental is a Family Sleep Medicine practice in Natick, MA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in family medicine and sleep medicine.
Family Sleep Medicine Doctors at Natick Family Dental perform
comprehensive health care for patients of all ages. Family Sleep Medicine is
a medical subspecialty that diagnoses and treats sleep disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Family Sleep Medicine practices include snoring, bruxism, nightmare disorder, restless leg syndrome, sleepwalking, sleep apnea, insomnia, REM sleep behavior disorder, and nocturnal epilepsy.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Sleep Medicine
practices include polysomnography, sleep hygiene education, cognitive behavioral therapy, CPAP machine, meditation and mindfulness protocols, nutritional and supplemental therapy, and medication prescription.
A Family Medicine Physician who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Family Sleep Medicine Doctors in Natick, MA
Sleep Disorder Diagnostic Clinic
Sleep Disorder Diagnostic Clinics in Natick, MA
Sleep Medicine
Natick Family Dental is a Sleep Medicine practice in Natick, MA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in disorders related to patient sleeping patterns and sleep quality.
Sleep Medicine Doctors at Natick Family Dental perform
sleep quality testing, clinical condition assessment, sleep studies, and behavioral therapy. Sleep Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on identifying sleep disorders and relieving pain, distress, and illness related to those disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Sleep Medicine practices include REM behavior disorder (RBD), sleep paralysis, sleepwalking, sleep apnea, insomnia, recurring nightmares, shift work disorder, circadian rhythm disorders, teeth grinding (bruxism), night terrors, bedwetting, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and restless legs syndrome (RLS).
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Sleep Medicine
practices include physical examination, sleep studies, polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance of wakefulness testing, actigraphy, mental health evaluation, prescribing medication, and referral to other specialists as necessary.
An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Sleep Medicine Doctors in Natick, MA
Prosthodontics
Natick Family Dental is a Prosthodontics practice in Natick, MA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in rehabilitating and restoring proper function of patients with missing or deficient teeth or oral and maxillofacial tissue.
Prosthodontists at Natick Family Dental perform
tooth replacement, crown and implant placement, denture placement, and cosmetic oral surgery. Prosthodontics is
a dental specialty dealing with the function, comfort, appearance, restoration, and maintenance of teeth and oral tissue. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Prosthodontics practices include missing or misaligned teeth, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, gum disease, and teeth lost due to illness or traumatic injury.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Prosthodontics
practices include diagnostic imaging, tooth replacement, tooth alignment adjustment, crown and denture placement, installing bridgework, dental implants, oral surgery, dental care planning, and oral hygiene education.
That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.
Prosthodontists in Natick, MA
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in Natick, MA
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
The specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Oral And Maxillofacial Radiologists in Natick, MA
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Natick Family Dental is an Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics practice in Natick, MA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion and other abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures.
Orthodontist and Dentofacial Orthopedists at Natick Family Dental perform
provides procedures to fix conditions such as dental overbites, underbites, and crowded or misaligned teeth by slowly applying pressure on specific teeth to coax them into place without surgery. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is
a specialty within the dental profession that detects tooth positioning issues and corrects them. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics practices include malocclusions, underbites, overbites, oral cavity anomalies.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
practices include designing and fabricating appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
That area of dentistry concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures, including those conditions that require movement of teeth or correction of malrelationships and malformations of their related structures and the adjustment of relationships between and among teeth and facial bones by the application of forces and/or the stimulation and redirection of functional forces within the craniofacial complex. Major responsibilities of orthodontic practice include the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of all forms of malocclusion of the teeth and associated alterations in their surrounding structures; the design, application and control of functional and corrective appliances; and the guidance of the dentition and its supporting structures to attain and maintain optimum occlusal relations in physiologic and esthetic harmony among facial and cranial structures.
Orthodontist And Dentofacial Orthopedists in Natick, MA
Denturism
Natick Family Dental is a Denturism practice in Natick, MA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in replacing and preventing tooth loss.
Denturists at Natick Family Dental perform
denture care. Denturism is
the creation, fitting, and repair of dentures. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Denturism practices include bruxism, congenital tooth loss, gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth injury.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Denturism
practices include oral health examinations, dental impressions, night guard and partial denture creation, as well as abutment implantation.
Denturists in Natick, MA
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 Natick, MA
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
The specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in Natick, MA
General Practice Dentistry
Natick Family Dental is a General Practice Dentistry practice in Natick, MA
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 Natick Family Dental 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 Natick, MA
Pediatric Dentistry
Natick Family Dental is a Pediatric Dentistry practice in Natick, MA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating tooth, gum, and jaw disorders and injuries in children.
Pediatric Dentists at Natick Family Dental perform
oral health exams, preventative dental health education, wisdom teeth extraction, orthodontics, implant and crown placement, cavity repair, gum disease treatment, and dental injury care. Pediatric Dentistry is
a dental specialty centered on promoting the oral health of young patients from infancy through their teen years. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Pediatric Dentistry practices include dental cavities, wisdom tooth impaction, bruxism (tooth grinding), improper bite and jaw alignment, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, gum disease, oral cancer, and injuries to the teeth, mouth, and gums.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatric Dentistry
practices include diagnostic imaging, oral hygiene education, cavity repair, orthodontics, placing tooth implants, crowns, and orthodontics, diagnosing and treating tooth grinding, addressing gum disease, extracting impacted wisdom teeth, and treating tooth, tongue, and gum injury or infection.
An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
Pediatric Dentists in Natick, MA
Periodontics
Natick Family Dental is a Periodontics practice in Natick, MA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating disease and disorders of oral bone structure and gums.
Periodontists at Natick Family Dental perform
medical diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and bone disorders, screening for oral cancer, and placing and adjusting dental implants. Periodontics is
a dental specialty focused on oral bone structure, gum health, and artificial dental implants. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Periodontics practices include gum disease, tooth loss, oral inflammation, oral cancer, tooth and jaw alignment, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, gingivitis, bleeding or sensitive gums, and cosmetic dental implants.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Periodontics
practices include x-ray imaging, gum recession assessment, bite assessment, tooth scaling, root planing and debridement, oral cancer screening, TMJ disorder relief, oral health education, and dental implant placing.
That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.
Periodontists in Natick, MA
