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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 173,860.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 83.00
Currently, there are 105,620 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Dentists, General”.

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Tasks for “Associate Dentist”

Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
Manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
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.
Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
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.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.
Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.

Related Technology & Tools

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Periosteal elevators
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Ligature instruments
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Daylight loader film processing systems
Autoclaves
Saliva ejectors
Dental handpieces
Wiring pliers
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Dental drills
Intraoral microscope systems
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Oral evacuation equipment
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Apex locators
Needle holders
Sharpening stones
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Photo-activated disinfection systems
Interproximal carvers
Panoramic x ray equipment
Tongue forceps
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Amalgam retainers
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Amalgam wells
Matrix retainers
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Crown splitting forceps
Straight hemostats
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Desktop computers
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Scanners
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Metric calipers
High heat sterilizers
Pedodontic forceps
Headsets
Crown removers
Endodontic micro-torches
Surgical burs
Pulse oximeters
Awls
Turvey maxillary expander
Broaches
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Root canal reamers
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Extraoral x ray equipment
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Notebook computers
Digital radiographic equipment
Automatic film processing systems
Protective gowns
Cement spatulas
Tissue retractors
Straight mosquito forceps
Metal spatulas
Porcelain crown pliers
Dental chairs
Root canal files
Periotomes
Cricothyrotomy devices
Prophylaxis brushes
Anterior scalers
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Root canal rasps
Cross-bar elevators
Angled pliers
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Pointing devices
Intraoral camera systems
Manual film processing systems
Bridge removers
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Rubber dam punches
Endo excavators
Prophylaxis cups
Single-ended periodontal probes
Surgical masks
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Air/water syringes
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Surgical gloves
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Amalgam condensers
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Rubber dam clamps
Contra angle sheaths
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Periodontal elevators
Foot controls
Thyroid collars
Visible light curing units
Composite placing instruments
Dental mallets
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Dental syringes
Rubber dam clamp forceps
Instrument sharpeners
Plaster vibrators
Air/water syringe tips
Thyroid shields
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Articulating paper forceps
Crown scissors
Root elevators
Dental laboratory plaster traps
Model trimmers
Straight elevators
Band setters
Copalite bands
Copalite retainers
Intraoral x ray equipment
Tooth color shade guides
Amalgam bands
Plastic filling instruments
Masks
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Occlusal force analysis systems
Double-end explorers
Ultrasonic scaler tips
Endodontic pluggers
Dental lasers
Personal computers
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High-speed evacuators
Anterior forceps
Tissue forceps
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Crane picks
Plaster knives
Surgical handles
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Dental scissors
Mouth mirrors
Crown removing pliers
Straight attachments
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Gutta percha dispensers
Pulp testers
Cotton pliers
Bite blocks
Digital medical thermometers
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