DENTIST JOB DESCRIPTION
Dentists are specialized health care professionals that provide restorative and preventive care for problems that affect the mouth, jaw and teeth. Most dentists work as self-employed and buy into a general practice due to high starting costs and the vast amount of tools needed. Others work in salaried posts within a variety of specializations in hospitals such as oral surgery with requires more education than a typical dentist. A general dental practitioner leads a group of dental care professionals that treats a wide range of dental issues.
Hospital dentists treat patients who have been referred by a general dental practitioner (GDP) or have come through an Emergency room.Dentists in the armed forces hold a commissioned rank and offer a comprehensive range of dental services for military personnel.
A dentist is normally responsible for:
- educating patients on oral health care
- examining dental health and diagnosing dental conditions
- proposing treatment options and reaching treatment plans with patients
- performing clinical treatments
- maintaining dental records
- Maintaining equipment
- Staying on top of new dental treatments
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