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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 “Pediatric Dentist”

Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
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.
Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
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.
Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.
Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.

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Photo-activated disinfection systems
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Surgical handles
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Pulse oximeters
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Ultrasonic cleaners
Dental mallets
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Copalite bands
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Blood pressure monitors
Bone files
Automated external defibrillators AED
Cotton pliers
Double-end periodontal probes
Surgical elevators
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Dental handpieces
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Bridge removers
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Dental drills
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Fiberoptic diagnostic probes
Metric calipers
Straight attachments
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Broaches
Single-end explorers
Crown removers
Dental burnishers
Anterior forceps
Autoclaves
Turvey maxillary expander
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