Dentists in Independence, OR Accepting Medicare
3 Dentists found. Showing 1 - 3
 Paul D Turgesen, DMD Dentist - General Practice Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1335 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351 Phone: 503-838-5051 Fax: 503-838-0188 |
Dr. Kenneth R Winokur, DMD Dentist Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 329 South Main St, Independence, OR 97351 Phone: 503-838-1633 Fax: 503-838-4640 |
Randall C Jones, DMD Dentist Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 1004 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351 Phone: 503-838-0434 Fax: 503-838-4751 |
Dentists: 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.