Dentist
Alternative Titles:
Dental Practitioner
Dentists diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and
abnormalities of teeth and gums, undertake preventive
procedures, conduct surgery and perform other specialist
techniques.
A dentist may perform the following tasks:
- examine patients' teeth and gums using dental equipment
and X-rays
- diagnose dental conditions and plan oral health care in
consultation with patients
- clean teeth and cavities and provide preventive care
- repair decayed and broken teeth by placement of various
filling materials and when necessary, extract and replace
teeth
- treat diseases of the gums, tooth nerves and root canals
- perform surgical operations to the mouth, jaws, teeth
and related structures
- give local and general anaesthetics when necessary for
carrying out treatment
- design, construct and fit dentures, crowns and bridges
for the replacement of lost or unsound teeth
- refer patients to dental specialists for further
treatment.
After completion of the dental degree, graduates may
undertake further study and/or with experience specialise as
an:
Endodontist who diagnoses, treats and helps to
prevent diseases of the root canal and its surrounding
tissues.
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon who surgically treats
diseases and abnormalities of the teeth and mouth and
surgically treats and manages craniofacial problems.
Orthodontist who realigns the natural teeth for
functional and cosmetic reasons.
Paediatric Dentist who deals with child dental
health.
Periodontist who treats diseases of the gums and
supporting tissues.
Prosthodontist who undertakes the advanced
restorative treatment of teeth and surrounding tissues by
artificial means such as crowns, bridges and dentures.
Required Skills - Dentist
- good hand-eye coordination and ability to do precise and
detailed work
- good communication skills
- able to concentrate
- a sense of caring and sensitivity
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