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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 “Dental Surgery Doctor (DDS)”

Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
Manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.
Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
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.
Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.
Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
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.

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Copalite bands
Double-end explorers
Periodontal knives
Double-end periodontal probes
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Panoramic x ray equipment
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Periotomes
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Scanners
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Rubber dam punches
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Photo-activated disinfection systems
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High-speed evacuators
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Metal spatulas
Periodontal elevators
Automatic film processing systems
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Intraoral x ray equipment
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Straight mosquito forceps
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Cotton pliers
Gauze packers
Straight hemostats
Root canal reamers
Dental electrosurgery devices
Surgical elevators
Digital radiographic equipment
Biscuspid forceps
Dental burnishers
Periodontal pocket markers
Bite blocks
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Straight elevators
Periodontal probing devices
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Single-ended periodontal probes
Tongue retractors
Fiberoptic dental mirrors
Root canal rasps
Bridge removers
Root canal enlargers
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Intraoral microscope systems
Angled pliers
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Root elevators
Personal computers
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Digital medical thermometers
Turvey maxillary expander
Automated external defibrillators AED
Surgical scissors
Headsets
Prophylaxis angles
Contra angle sheaths
Dental syringes
Thyroid collars
Endo excavators
Laryngeal mask airways LMA
Blood pressure monitors
Surgical handles
Safety glasses
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