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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-1021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Dentists, General

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

What this job is about

Provide comprehensive dental care to patients while ensuring safety and health.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Protect patients and self

    Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to prevent infection.

  2. 2

    Examine dental health

    Evaluate teeth and gums using instruments and x-rays to diagnose issues.

  3. 3

    Administer anesthetics

    Limit pain for patients during dental procedures by providing anesthetics.

  4. 4

    Formulate treatment plans

    Create a plan for treating dental diseases and conditions based on evaluations.

  5. 5

    Educate patients

    Advise patients on preventive care and treatment options for dental health.

Tools used in this work
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHenry Schein DentrixMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.