Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
- Dentist
- General Dentist
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Associate Dentist
- Dental Surgery Doctor (DDS)
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- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Pediatric Dentist
- Dental Medicine Doctor (DMD)
- Family Dentist
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- Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
- Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
- Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
- Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
- Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
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- Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
- Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
- Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
- Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
- Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
- Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
- Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
- Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
- Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
- Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
- Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
- Manage business, employing and supervising staff and handling paperwork and insurance claims.
- Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
- Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
- Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.
- Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
- Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
- Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.
- Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
- Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
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- administer anesthetics
- administer injections
- administer medications or treatments
- analyze dental data
- calculate medical dosages
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- administer anesthetics
- administer injections
- administer medications or treatments
- analyze dental data
- calculate medical dosages
- collect clinical data
- collect dental laboratory diagnostic data
- communicate technical information
- conduct patient assessments
- counsel patients concerning diet
- diagnose or treat oral diseases
- diagnose or treat oral injuries
- follow clinical radiation safety procedures
- follow confidentiality procedures
- follow dental or medical office procedures
- follow dental or medical x-ray procedures
- follow infectious materials procedures
- follow patient care procedures
- identify body response variations
- interpret medical laboratory test results
- interpret x-rays
- make decisions
- make presentations on health or medical issues
- monitor patient's condition
- observe patient condition
- obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
- operate dental equipment
- order medical laboratory tests
- perform dental hygiene procedures
- perform minor surgery
- prepare patient reports
- prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment
- understand properties or composition of drugs
- understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- use clinical problem solving techniques
- use counseling techniques
- use dental treatment procedures
- use emergency medical treatment procedures
- use interpersonal communication techniques
- use knowledge of investigation techniques
- use knowledge of medical terminology
- use research methodology procedures in health care
- use sanitation practices in health care settings
- write technical health or medical documents
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- Dental Officer General Practitioner (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
- Dentist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Dentist, Public Health (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Dentist, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Dental Officer General Practitioner (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
- Dentist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Dentist (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
- Dentist, Advanced Clinical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Dentist, Comprehensive (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Dentist, Dental Materials (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Dentist, General Clinical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Dentist, Hospital Dentistry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMR) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Dentist, Public Health (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Dentist, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Endodontist (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
- General Dentist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
- Operative Dentist (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
- Pediatric Dentist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Periodontist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Public Health Dentist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Dentist
- Endodontist
- Pediatric Dentist
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- Periodontist
- Public-Health Dentist
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