Dr. Michael R Cottam MS, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
/Dentist
/Pediatric Dentist
Phone, Open Hours, Reviews & Information
(844) 853-8937
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A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
Health Insurance Plans Michael R Cottam accepts
| Issuer | Network | State | Plan Year | New Patients | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Insurance Company | PREFERRED | IN | 2025 | accepting | Jan 25 2025 |
| UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company | PREFERRED | TX | 2025 | accepting | Jan 27 2025 |
| Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America | PREFERRED | SC | 2025 | accepting | Jan 26 2025 |
| BCBS of Wisconsin(Anthem BCBS) | PARTICIPATING | WI | 2025 | accepting | Jan 22 2025 |
| Iowa Total Care, Inc. | PREFERRED | IA | 2025 | accepting | Jan 27 2025 |
| Guardian Life Insurance Company of America | CS--STRATOSE-PCDPRI | UT | 2025 | accepting | May 20 2022 |
| Healthy Alliance Life Co(Anthem BCBS) | PARTICIPATING | MO | 2025 | accepting | Jan 23 2025 |
| Community Insurance Company(Anthem BCBS) | PARTICIPATING | OH | 2025 | accepting | Jan 23 2025 |
| Anthem Ins Companies Inc(Anthem BCBS) | PARTICIPATING | IN | 2025 | accepting | Jan 23 2025 |
Source: CMS.gov, HealthPorta API