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Dentists

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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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How the work breaks down

11 official task groups in this profile

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    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

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    providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion

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    administering anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures

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    prescribing medication for relief of ongoing pain after procedures

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    providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth

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    providing surgical treatments such as extraction of teeth, biopsy of tissue, and performing orthodontic treatment

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    measuring and taking impressions of patients' jaws and teeth in order to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses

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    designing, making, and fitting prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or writing fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental prosthetic technicians

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    restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses

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    educating patients and families on dental hygiene, nutrition and other measures to take care of oral health

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    supervising dental hygienists, dental assistants and other staff

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