Dr. Rick D. Cox, DMD, MA
Dentist
603 5th St Carrollton IL, 62016About
Dr. Rick Cox is a Dentist practicing in Columbia, IL. Dr. Cox specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois School Of Dental Med 2009
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Get to know Dentist Dr. Rick D. Cox, who serves patients in Carrollton, Illinois.
With a profound commitment to promoting oral health and wellness, Dr. Cox specializes in a comprehensive array of dental services aimed at preventing, diagnosing, and treating various diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. From routine cleanings to intricate restorative procedures, his expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of dental care, ensuring optimal oral hygiene and function for his patients.
His educational journey includes graduating from the esteemed Southern Illinois School Of Dental Medicine in 2009.
Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.
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