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The Pennsylvania Dental Association Tells How to Find and Choose the Right Dentist
HARRISBURG , PA – Finding a qualified dentist that you like and trust may seem like a daunting task . After all , you are searching for someone to be a part of your total health care team . Your oral health is a large part of your overall health . So where does one begin ?
First you might think about asking family and friends for recommendations . If you ’ re moving , consider asking your current dentist to make a recommendation . Finally , the Pennsylvania Dental Association ( PDA ) can help with the “ Find a Dentist ” tool on its website (
www . padental . org .) Dentists who are members of PDA also benefit from membership in the ADA ( American Dental Association .) A PDA member dentist has a wide network of knowledge and resources at hand . In addition , anyone searching for a PDA member dentist (
www . padental . org / findadentist ) can discover the following in their directory profile :
• Specialty areas ( endodontics , periodontics , general dentistry and more )
• Insurance acceptance
• Methods of payment
• The dental practice ’ s website address may be listed and could assist in answering further questions .
Dr . Tamara Brady , a PDA member dentist in Exton , said , “ As an ADA and PDA member dentist I have the support of local , state and national programs . Being a member dentist has improved the services I can provide to my patients , and enhanced my dental career .”
Once you ’ ve tackled the initial search , how do you make a choice ? Here are some easy questions to ask :
• What are the office hours ? Are they convenient ?
• Is the office within a manageable distance from home ?
• What is the dentist ’ s approach to preventive dentistry ?