Dental Specialist

To diagnosis treats and manages overall oral health care needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and preventive education. All practicing general dentists have earned either a DDS or DMD degree (doctor of dental surgery or doctor of dental medicine, respectively)

Ultimately, you’ll promote good oral health and help patients apply preventive dental care.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ medical records
• Prepare patients for treatment (e.g. by applying oral sedation or anesthesia)Check teeth, gums, and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
• Clean teeth and remove plaque
• Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings
• Design and fit dental prosthetics, such as bridges, crowns, and dentures
• Apply teeth-whitening treatments
• Conduct tooth extractions and root canal procedures
• Perform surgeries on diseased tissues and bones
• Prescribe medication as needed
• Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing, and fluoride use
• Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e.g. by scheduling regular check-ups)

Requirements

Requirements

• Work experience as a Dentist
• In-depth understanding of dental hygiene
• Experience with dental equipment and tools
• Experience with surgeries and teeth extractions
• A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
• Attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD), or a similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession

Requirements Work experience as a Dentist In-depth understanding of dental hygiene Experience with dental equipment and tools Experience with surgeries and teeth extractions A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable Attention to detail Ability to remain calm under pressure Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD), or a similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession