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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 “Family Dentist”

Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
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.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
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.
Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.
Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
Manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.

Related Technology & Tools

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Masks
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Molar forceps
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Straight elevators
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Surgical gloves
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Cross-bar elevators
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Amalgam retainers
Capnographs
Dental excavators
Amalgam carriers
Copalite retainers
Air/water syringe tips
Root canal files
Intraoral camera systems
Saliva ejectors
Tooth color shade guides
Tongue forceps
Periodontal probing devices

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