Alan Lee Dechter D.D.S.
Dentist | General Practice
12900 Georgia Ave Silver Spring MD, 20906About
Dr. Alan Dechter is a Dentist practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Dechter 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
University of Maryland, College Park Zoology 1978
University of Maryland Dental School DDS 1982
Provider Details
Awards
- Top Dentist Checkbook and Washingtonian magazine
Treatments
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Clear Braces
- Porcelain Veneers
- Tooth Bonding
- Tooth Whitening
- General Dentistry
- Emergency Dentistry
- Family Dentistry
- Laser Dentistry
- Mouthguards
- Root Canal Treatment
- Tooth Extraction
- Restorative Dental Care
- Dental Bridge
- Dental Crown
- Dental Implant
- Denture & Partials
- Periodontal Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member Maryland State Dental Association
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