Family dentists work with both children and adults to care for these patients as they grow and change. These dentists emphasize patient involvement by providing accessible, continuous, patient-centered, and comprehensive care. The hallmarks of many family dentistry practices include services that benefit patients at all stages of life, such as:

• Accessibility for children, senior citizens, and other age groups
• Appointment availability the same day or in a few days, especially for emergencies or urgent care needs
• Dentists who are easy to talk to
• Dentists who focus on prevention and treatment
• Multiple appointments at the same time or close together
• Multiple dentists representing general dentistry and, sometimes, various specialties
• Possible flexible payment options