Dallas-Fort Worth is home to many excellent healthcare facilities, including UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor University Medical Center, and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. For children’s care, there’s the Children's Medical Center Dallas, Cook Children's Medical Center, and Scottish Rite for Children.
U.S. News ranks the UT Southwestern Medical Center as #1 in Dallas-Fort Worth, and #2 in Texas. They perform highly in one adult specialty and 14 different procedures/conditions. Nationally, the UT Southwestern Medical Center ranks in 9 adult specialties, including:
U.S. News ranks Children’s Medical Center Dallas as the #2 children’s hospital in Texas, and in the Southwest region. Nationally, Children’s Medical Center Dallas ranks in 10 different children’s specialties, including:
Dentists are a vital resource in helping you maintain your oral health. Dentists provide preventive care, such as semi-annual teeth cleaning and treatment related to teeth, gums, nerves, and jaw.
Common procedures dentists perform include:
Dentists can refer you to other dental specialists such as endodontists, periodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and orthodontists.
How often should I see a dentist?
It's recommended to see a dentist twice per year for preventive care. You may need to see your dentist more frequently if you have certain oral health conditions, such as gingivitis.
What procedures do dentists perform?
Dentists can perform the following procedures:
What conditions do dentists treat?
Here are some examples of both general and specific questions to ask a GI specialist during your appointment:
Your dentist may treat additional oral health conditions. When choosing a dentist, confirm before making an appointment that they can treat your specific oral health concerns.
Types of dentists
The following are specific types of dentists:
What should I ask a dentist?
Top questions to ask a dentist during your appointment may include:
