Family Dentists

To avoid having to pay premium prices for emergency dental care, and for the general health of your family, it is important to have a family dentist.

The following is recommended in selecting a family dentist:

• Call or write the dental society.
• Speak to your family physician or local pharmacist.
• Ask friends, neighbors, co-workers, clergy, etc. to recommend a dentist.
• Speak to faculty members of dental schools in your area.
• Call or write a nearby hospital that has an accredited dental service.
• Check the ADA directory, which can be found in many public libraries and in all dental school libraries.

Once you have undergone this screening process you can set up an initial appointment with your new dentist. Be sure to ask about fees, protocol for handling emergencies outside of office hours and availability. Also, take note if the dentist seems interested in your general health, and if the office they work in appears to be sterilized and disinfected.

For additional advice on how to locate a family doctor, check out toothinfo.com. If you are ready to begin contacting dentists in your area, go to the Dentist Directory.