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.
- Tasks
- 20 tasks20 core
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- Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
- Code
- 29-1021.00SOC 2018: 29-1021
What the work is made of
All 20 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the job
- Task 1. Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.Core taskTask 20562Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 2. 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.Core taskTask 6926Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 3. Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.Core taskTask 6925Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 4. Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.Core taskTask 20563Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 5. Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.Core taskTask 6927Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 6. Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.Core taskTask 6931Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 7. Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.Core taskTask 6933Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 8. Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.Core taskTask 6929Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 9. Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.Core taskTask 6930Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 10. Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.Core taskTask 6932Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 11. Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.Core taskTask 6935Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 12. Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.Core taskTask 6938Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 13. Manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.Core taskTask 20564Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 14. Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.Core taskTask 6934Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 15. Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.Core taskTask 6939Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 16. Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.Core taskTask 6936Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 17. Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.Core taskTask 6937Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 18. Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.Core taskTask 6942Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 19. Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.Core taskTask 6941Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 20. Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.Core taskTask 6943Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2014
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 29-1021
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