Specialists

I recognize that any referral reflects on me, and I want you to receive the same care that I give you, so I have carefully developed relationships with particular specialists to help you. I feel very confident and comfortable in the care you will receive from these health care providers, and their endorsement is based on care, quality, expertise, and judgment.

There are 9 officially recognized dental specialties*; however, referrals to specialists may include recommendations to other appropriate allopathic and complementary health practitioners as warranted by your particular situation. FYI, DDS and DMD are equivalent degrees – no difference (it just depends on the school granting the degree).

The primary reason I refer you to a specialist is that it is in your best interest, because the specialist has greater familiarity and skill with a more difficult situation, or may provide services I do not (for example, general anesthesia).

Please note that there is nothing I receive in return for referring you to a specialist. The recommendation is made solely for your best interest. As always, please contact me with any questions you may have.

*Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics

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