Dentists
UK - Dentists diagnose, treat and prevent diseases, injuries and abnormalities of the teeth, mouth, jaws and associated tissues by applying the principles and procedures of modern dentistry. They use a broad range of specialized diagnostic, surgical and other techniques to promote and restore oral health.
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Tasks
- (a) diagnosing diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
- (b) providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
- (c) administering anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures
- (d) prescribing medication for relief of ongoing pain after procedures
- (e) providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth
- (f) providing surgical treatments such as extraction of teeth, biopsy of tissue, and performing orthodontic treatment
- (g) measuring and taking impressions of patients' jaws and teeth in order to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses
- (h) designing , making, and fitting prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or writing fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental prosthetic technicians
- (i) restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
- (j) assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
- (k) educating patients and families on dental hygiene, nutrition and other measures to take care of oral health
- (l) supervising dental hygienists, dental assistants and other staff
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