Dentist

Providing both preventative and curative oral care to patients.

Educating patients on oral healthcare.

Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.

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

Assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients.

Carrying out agreed clinical treatments such as restoring teeth affected by decay and treating gum disease.

Maintaining patients' dental records.

Managing budgets and maintaining stocks of equipment.

Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.

Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.