Dr. James E. Silvia, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. James E. Silvia, who serves patients in Somerset, Massachusetts.

Dr. Silvia is a dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at his private dental practice in Somerset, Massachusetts. There, he remains dedicated to providing quality dental care to the residents of Bristol County, including general, cosmetic, and restorative dental services. His patients have excellent things to say about him, one stating “Not everyone can say they love their dentist, but Dr Silvia is awesome. Great dentist, judgment free zone. Awesome staff. That’s why we love him.”

A native of Somerset, Dr. Silvia graduated out of Somerset High School in 1993 and Boston College in 1997. He earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2001.

Dr. Silvia is a member of the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society. The ADA is the nation’s largest dental association and is the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients. The MDS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the professional development of its member dentists and improving the oral health of the public. In his spare time, Dr. Silvia enjoys golfing, playing ice hockey, skiing, and spending time with his family.

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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