Dr. French H. Moore III, DDS, FAGD, MAGD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. French H. Moore III, who serves patients in Abingdon, Virginia.

Dr. Moore is a dentist who services patients living throughout Washington County, Abingdon, and the Tri-Cities area at his private dental practice, Abingdon Smiles. There, he uses the latest cosmetic and restorative dentistry technology, including Invisalign™ clear braces and Lumineers™.  

For three generations now, Abingdon Smiles has provided calm and relaxed methods of dentistry. Dr. Moore has followed in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather, giving him the history and experience to deliver comfortable, efficient dental service. He and his team remain dedicated to providing patients with the personalized, gentle care that they need, ranging from routine maintenance all the way to painless restorative and cosmetic dental services. 

Born and raised in Abingdon, Virginia, Dr. Moore earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He then went on to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia in 1982. Upon graduation, he married Laura, the love of his life, and moved to Germany to serve three years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. In 1985, he returned to Abingdon to join the family practice with his father, Dr. French Moore Jr.

In order to stay up to date in his field, this dentist remains a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, the Southwest Virginia Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Christian Dental Society, the Christian Dental Association, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

A Fellow and a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Dr. Moore cares about knowing the latest techniques and best practices in dentistry. He has been recognized by other general dentists as a leader and exemplifies to other dentists the importance of quality continuing dental education. Only about 6 percent of general dentists in the United States and Canada are AGD Fellows, and less than 2 percent are AGD Masters. 

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. 

In addition to providing comprehensive oral health to his patients in the United States, Dr. Mooore does foreign mission work to provide smiles and dental health for people who otherwise would have no opportunity for such care.

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