Roles in Dental

How much schooling does a dentist need?

A bachelors degree and four years of dentistry school

Role of dental public health professional

ensuring people have access to dental healthcare through public policy, screenings, outreach, and advocacy

Role of an Endontist

Dealing with the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of disease affecting the dental pulp e.g. root canals

Role of oral and maxiofacial radiologist

Use new imaging technology to locate disease in the mouth and upper face e.g. tumors

Role of maxiofacial surgeon

Deals with all surgical matters of the upper face e.g. reconstruction, nose jobs

Role of oral pathologist

Examines the nature of diseases of the mouth e.g. where they come from, how they spread, symptoms

Role of orthodontist

Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of malocclusions of the teeth and oral structures e.g. braces, headgear

Role of pediatric dentists

Oral healthcare of children from birth to adolescence

When should a child begin dental appointments

Around 6 months when their first teeth grow in

Role of periodonticcs

Diagnosis and treatment of disease affecting oral tissues (gingiva)

Role of prosthedontics

Construction of prosthetics, crowns, dentures, partials

Role of dental hygenist

Removes deposits on teeth, administers fluoride, local anesthesia, expose radiographs

Schooling for dental hygenist

associates degree and 2 years of dental school, OR a bachelors or masters degree

Types of dental assistants

clinical, circulating, expanded functions (uncommon)

Supporting Services

Dental supply, Detail (rep. for one company), Equipment Tech

Can a dental assistant administer anasthetic?

No

Detail and Dental Supply roles are the same except for one difference

Detail represents one company only