What_is_a_General_Dentist
General dentists are the primary dental care providers for patients of all ages. At Oak Brook Smiles, Dr. Haque specializes in several dental treatments and offers numerous services in addition to general dentistry.
General dentists are the primary dental care providers for patients of all ages. At Oak Brook Smiles, Dr. Haque specializes in several dental treatments and offers numerous services in addition to general dentistry.
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<strong>What</strong> <strong>is</strong> a <strong>General</strong> Dent<strong>is</strong>t?<br />
Several specialties have become available in the field of dent<strong>is</strong>try over the past several years,<br />
which can be confusing for some people. Patients now have more options to improve their oral<br />
health and appearance, such ascosmetic, restorative, and laser dent<strong>is</strong>try. With so many dental<br />
services available, some people may wonder, “<strong>What</strong> <strong>is</strong> a general dent<strong>is</strong>t?” Th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> a very good<br />
question and one that we are happy to answer.<br />
Understanding the Duties of a <strong>General</strong> Dent<strong>is</strong>t<br />
Although Dr. Haque offers numerous services in addition to general dent<strong>is</strong>try, h<strong>is</strong> main<br />
obligation <strong>is</strong> providing primary dental care for all patients. Oak Brook Smiles offers services for<br />
the entire family, ranging from preschoolers to the elderly. When you become a patient of Dr.<br />
Haque, he takes responsibility for the diagnos<strong>is</strong> and treatment of oral health <strong>is</strong>sues as well as the<br />
coordination of services should you need additional care. Because he specializes in several dental<br />
treatments, he <strong>is</strong> able to treat most conditions without having to refer you elsewhere.<br />
Some of the services that Dr. Haque may perform as your general dent<strong>is</strong>t include:<br />
• Instruction on good oral hygiene practices at home<br />
• Cosmetic dent<strong>is</strong>try procedures<br />
• Treatment of TMJ<br />
• Fitting you with dental implants or dentures<br />
• Teeth cleaning beyond what h<strong>is</strong> dental hygien<strong>is</strong>ts perform<br />
• Root canal treatment<br />
• Applying dental sealants<br />
• Treating gum d<strong>is</strong>ease<br />
• Restorative dental procedures<br />
• Orthodontia<br />
• Nutritional counseling as it relates to oral health<br />
Educational Requirements to Become a <strong>General</strong> Dent<strong>is</strong>t<br />
In order to practice general dent<strong>is</strong>try in any state, dental students must complete an<br />
undergraduate degree with a strong foundation in science followed by four years of dental<br />
school. Upon graduation from dental school, the student must also pass a licensing exam in the<br />
state where he or she intends to practice general dent<strong>is</strong>try.
Dr. Haque’s educational background includes graduation from the Connecticut School of Dental<br />
Medicine and completing a <strong>General</strong> Practice Residency at the University of Illino<strong>is</strong> in Chicago.<br />
Additionally, Dr. Haque <strong>is</strong> a publ<strong>is</strong>hed author, teaches part-time at the Midwestern College of<br />
Dental Medicine, and has completed several advanced education degrees in topics such as dental<br />
implants and cosmetic dent<strong>is</strong>try. Lastly, he <strong>is</strong> a member of numerous prestigious dental<br />
organizations, including the Academy of <strong>General</strong> Dent<strong>is</strong>try and the Illino<strong>is</strong> State Dental<br />
Association.<br />
Make Oak Brook Smiles Your Family’s New Dental Clinic<br />
We always welcome new patients, regardless of your age, oral health, or the services you might<br />
require. Pleasecontact our staff to find out how you can get started as our newest patient today.
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