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dental field
The ________ focuses on the soft tissues and teeth of the mouth.
Endontics
treats diseases in nerves, blood vessels, roots of teeth
Orthodontics
focused on straightening/aligning teeth
Oral Surgeons
________: surgery on teeth, mouth, jaw and general facial bones.
Pedodontics
________: dentistry based around children (similar to pediatricians)
Periodontics
________: treatment /preventing diseases in gums, bones etc.
Prosthodontics
________: replacing of teeth (dentures, artificial teeth)
Dentists
________ (DMDs or DDSs): a type of doctor who examines teeth and mouth tissues to help prevent diseases and promote hygiene.
Dental Laboratory Tech
________: make artificial teeth, crowns and other prosthetics for mouth.
Dental Hygienists
clean teeth, take xrays, give instruction on cleaning etc
EMT
provides prehospital care to victims of accidents, injuries and illness
EMR
first person to arrive on scene of injury etc
Paramedic
performs all basic tasks of med tech and in more depth duties aswell
Physicians
examine, obtain history, order tests to be ran etc
Doctor of Med
diagnoses, treats, prevent disease
Doctor of Podiatric Med
examine.. treats problems of feet, legs and general below knee area
Chiropractic
helps align spine
Physicians Assistants
work under supervision of physicians and take on similar duties
Medical Assistant
work under physician and physician assistants supervision, aid them
Doctor of Osteopathic Med
specialize in nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems
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