Dr. David J. Francati

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Get to know Dentist Dr. David J. Francati, who serves patients in Bay Village, Ohio.

Dr. Francati is a skilled dentist with Associates in Dentistry, tending to patients’ dental needs out of the Bay Dental Office. 

Bay Dental Office is the premier family dentistry and orthodontics practice serving the Bay Village and surrounding communities. Its team of dental professionals truly believe that a healthy mouth leads to an overall healthy body, and that everyone should have access to a top-notch dental professional. That’s why they offer competitive pricing and work with nearly all insurance plans to assist patients in getting the care they deserve.

Hailing from Bay Village, Dr. Francati earned his bachelor’s degree from Miami University in Ohio. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1991. 

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the teeth, gums, mouth and jaw. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They correct bite issues, perform surgeries, address tooth decay, design esthetically beautiful smiles and perform other duties to ensure that the mouth is healthy. 

Residing in Bay Village, Dr. Francati and his wife, Sheila, are active with the German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue Society. They have a son named Chris, 3 dogs, and 2 cats. 

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