Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth.
- Dentist
- Endodontist
- Pediatric Dentist
- Periodontist
- Public-Health Dentist
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- Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
- Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
- Analyze and evaluate dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease.
- Apply fluoride and sealants to teeth.
- Bleach, clean or polish teeth to restore natural color.
- Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians.
- Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.
- Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
- Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and 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 and periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
- Plan, organize, and maintain dental health programs.
- Produce and 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 and other medications.
- 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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