Dentists, General helps professionals in general dentist careers find better opportunities across all specialties and locations.

Also known as:  Family Dentist


Open wide. Dentists diagnose and treat problems that occur in teeth and the tissues of the mouth. They fill cavities, repair broken teeth, perform extractions and clean teeth. They make molds for dentures to replace missing teeth and advise patients concerning good dental hygiene.

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e drills, x-ray machines, forceps, mirrors and brushes to do their jobs. They wear masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves from infectious diseases.

While most dentists are in general practice, some specialize in dental surgery, straightening teeth, or treating gum and bone diseases of the mouth. Ninety percent of all dentists setup their own practices. Some dentists work in group practices, others work for older, established dentists -the rest work in hospitals, clinics and research facilities.

Weekend and evening hours are often necessary to accommodate patients' schedules. Dentists with growing or established practices con have a very high income potential. If you're thinking about becoming a dentist, you must take two to four years of college level pre-dental education, followed by four years at an accredited dental school. Upon graduation, you must pass a written board examination and obtain a license.

It's a long road to becoming a dentist, but running your own business and helping people to care for their teeth makes dentistry a very rewarding profession.
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Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
Manage business, employing and supervising staff and handling paperwork and insurance claims.
Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.
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