Dental Doctor

Job Description

A dentist diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues, and promotes oral health through education and preventative care. Dentist Responsibilities Meeting with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, perform regular cleanings and other preventative procedures, and establish a plan for better dental hygiene. Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities. Correcting bite issues and overcrowding. Applying helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants or whiteners. Prescribing medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics. Giving clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatments. Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc. Using tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth. Keeping records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them. Managing and communicating with other staff members to provide care to patients. This job is provided by Shine.com Show more Show less