Dentists, General

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.
2. 02Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
3. 03Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
4. 04Examine 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.
5. 05Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
6. 06Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
7. 07Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
8. 08Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
9. 09Manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.
10. 10Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
11. 11Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
12. 12Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.

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