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My general dentist is telling me that he is able to do this procedure. should i go to the deneral dentist or the specialist?

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Either: This all depends on the complexity of the dental procedure and the skill, judgement and experience of the general dentist performing the procedure. A general dentist can do these procedures if they have continued extensive training in this treatment and have developed the skill and judgement over time.

Answered 5/11/2014

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