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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”

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

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Straight attachments
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Headsets
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Metric calipers
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Sharpening stones
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Rubber dam clamp forceps
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Endodontic micro-torches
Rubber dam punches
Mouth mirrors
Tissue forceps
Automatic film processing systems
Spoons
Prophylaxis brushes

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