How do they match: 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.

  • Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
  • Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
  • Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
  • Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
  • 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.
  • Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
  • Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.

  • Advise patients on preventive care techniques.
  • Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.