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.
Formulate plan of treatment for patients teeth and mouth tissue.
Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.
Analyze and evaluate dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease.
Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.(Endodontist)
Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
Remove diseased tissue using surgical instruments.
Apply fluoride and sealants to teeth.
Perform oral and periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
Clean or polish teeth to restore natural color.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
Design, make, and fit prosthodontics appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians ( prosthodontist)
Manage business, employing and supervising staff and handling paperwork and insurance claims.
Plan, organize, and maintain dental health programs.
