A Day In The Life
Health Sciences Industry
Health Sciences
Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
Health Sciences Industry
Dentists, General
Average
$159,240
ANNUAL
$76.56
HOURLY
Entry Level
$80,960
ANNUAL
$38.92
HOURLY
Dentists, General
2,660
Projected job openings through 2030
Dentists, General
01
Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
02
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
03
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
04
Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
05
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
06
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
07
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
08
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
09
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
10
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
Dentists, General
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
Health Sciences
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