-The dental field overall focuses on the soft tissues and teeth of the mouth.

Different Careers and what they do:

Endontics: treats diseases in nerves, blood vessels, roots of teeth

Orthodontics****: focused on straightening/aligning teeth. Offer braces and jaw surgeries etc.

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 Hygienists: clean teeth, examine mouth, take x rays and keep records of history, etc

Dental Laboratory Tech: make artificial teeth, crowns and other prosthetics for mouth

Dental assistants: pass instruments , take and develop radiographs, play a receptionist role (make appointments etc)

Emergency Medical Careers:

EMT: provide emergency care prehospital arrival, aids victims of emergency injuries and illnesses

EMR: first person to arrive to location of injured or ill person(s)

Paramedic: someone can perform all basic med tech services along with more in depth care

Non emergency care careers:

Physicians: examine patients, get history, order tests to be ran, diagnose, surgeries, etc

Doctor of Medicine: prevents diseases/disorders and diagnoses

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine: examine. make diagnoses, treat issues of feet, legs and general below knee areas

Chiropractic: aids in alignment of spine

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: treats diseases, disorders, special emphasis on nervous, skeletal + muscular systems

Physicians Assistant: work under supervision of physicians and take on similar duties

Medical Assis: work under supervision of physicians and aid physicians and physicans assistants