National Dentist's Day - March 6
Mon Mar 6th

National Dentist’s Day

On March 6th, we'll all remember to say, Thank you to the person who keeps our pearly whites in tip-top shape every 6 months.

In many cases, the day of our dental visit makes us a little anxious and sometimes anxious. We'd rather be somewhere else than reclining in a dental chair. The dentist is not the one most of us are looking forward to seeing. However, when our checkup is complete, our teeth are cleaned, the cavities are filled, the broken tooth is repaired, or a toothache is gone, we appreciate what the dentist has done for us.

When a tooth aches or an emergency occurs, the dentist is also responsible for determining when a tooth aches or an emergency occurs. They make sure our oral hygiene isn't indicating anything more serious. Notifications are sent from their companies' offices, encouraging us to come in for our regular check-ups and scheduling appointments. They make our smiles look good, too, and make our smiles look healthy as well.

How to celebrate #nationaldentistsday

  • Take a moment to thank your dentist
  • Schedule your next preventative cleaning while you're at it
  • Pick up a new toothbrush and some floss, as well
  • On social media, use the hashtag #NationalDentistsDay to post

Dentist FAQ

Q. How many years of education do dentists have received?

A. A dentist will complete a DDS degree after four years of undergraduate studies and four years to complete a DDS degree. Dentists, like other physicians, also continue their education throughout their careers.

Q. Do dentists specialize?

A. Yes. Yes. Specialization is a common and growing trend in healthcare, as well as other areas of healthcare. Some of the dental specialties include:: Some of the dental specialties include::

  • Pediatric dentist – who specializes in pediatric dentistry – specializes in pediatric dentistry
  • Orthodontist – correct alignment of teeth and jaws – correct alignment of teeth and jaws
  • Periodontist – treats gums and bones disease
  • Endodontist – Endodontist – performs root canals
  • Prosthodontist – restores missing teeth and injured jaw and facial structure – restores missing teeth and injured jaw and facial bone
  • Oral surgeon – Oral surgeon – performs various surgeries, including tooth extractions, reconstructions, biopsies, tumor removals, and jaw realignment