General Dentistry FAQ

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General Dentistry

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WHAT IS MEANT BY GENERAL DENTISTRY?

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ARE GENERAL DENTISTS CALLED DOCTORS?

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CAN GENERAL DENTISTS TREAT GUM DISEASE?

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WHAT’S THE 3-3-3 DENTAL RULE?

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CAN A GENERAL DENTIST PERFORM A EXTRACTION?

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GENERAL AND A MAJOR DENTAL?

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GENERAL DENTIST AND A DENTAL THERAPIST?

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WHAT TREATMENTS DO GENERAL DENTISTS DO?

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AT WHAT AGE DO YOU STOP PAYING AT THE DENTIST?

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WHAT IS THE 2-2-2 RULE IN DENTISTRY?