Careers in Healthcare

dental field

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