Dentistry Jobs description
Dentists are health care professionals who provide preventive and restorative treatments for problems that affect the mouth and teeth.A dentist is typically responsible for: educating patients on oral health care; examining teeth and diagnosing patients\' dental conditions, using tools such as X-rays; assessing treatment options and agreeing on treatment plans with patients; carrying out agreed clinical treatments, such as treating gum disease, restoring teeth affected by decay, etc.; maintaining patients\' dental records; recruiting, training and managing staff; managing budgets and maintaining stocks of equipment; staying current on new developments through structured continuing professional development; and marketing services to potential clients.
Most dentists work as self-employed practitioners in general practice. Others work in salaried posts within a variety of specializations in hospital dentistry, community dentistry, the armed forces, corporate practices, industry, or university teaching and research.
After graduating, students of dentistry can choose to work in a variety of fields and may pursue nine distinct specializations. These include assisting: Orthodontists, who are involved with straightening teeth; Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, who are involved with operating on the mouth and jaws; Pediatric dentists, who focus on dentistry for children; Periodontists, who are involved with treating gums and bone; Prosthodontists, who are involved with replacing missing teeth with permanent fixtures; Endodontists, who are involved with performing root canal therapy; Public health dentists, who are involved with promoting good health in the community; Oral pathologists, who are involved with studying oral diseases; and Oral and maxillofacial radiologists, involved with diagnosing diseases in the neck.
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| Jan 28, 24 | Littleton, CO |
Excellent pay to start with benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Life & AD&D coverage, Disability insurance, PTO and paid vacations
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