Dental practitioners diagnose dental and oral diseases, injuries and disorders, prescribe and administer treatment, recommend preventative action and, where necessary, refer the patient to a specialist.
Examines patient’s teeth, gums and jaw, using dental and x-ray equipment, diagnoses dental conditions
Assesses and recommends treatment options to patients
Administers local anaesthetics
Carries out clinical treatments, restores teeth affected by decay etc., treats gum disease and other disorders
Constructs and fits braces, inlays, dentures and other appliances
Supervises patient’s progress and advises on preventative action
Educates patients on oral health care
Refers patient to specialist, where necessary
Maintains patients’ dental health records
Prepares and delivers lectures, undertakes research, and conducts and participates in clinical trials.
Entrants require an approved university degree and must have completed a period of postgraduate vocational training. Graduate entry to dental school is sometimes possible. Registration with the General Dental Council is a pre-requisite to practise. Specialist fields require further study and training.
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