Dentists, General
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.
12 alternate job titles:
Dental Medicine Doctor (DMD)
Dental Officer
Dental Surgery Doctor (DDS)
Dentist
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Endodontist
Family Dentist
General Dentist
Pediatric Dentist
Periodontist
Public Health Dentist
Salary Information
Dentists, General: $172,790 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain. | General |
| Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures. | General |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Advise patients on preventive care techniques. | General |
| Fabricate medical devices. | General |
| Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices. | General |
| Diagnose dental conditions. | General |
| Treat dental problems or diseases. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Operate on patients to treat conditions. | General |
| Direct healthcare delivery programs. | General |
| Prepare healthcare training materials. | General |
| Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment. | General |
| Develop medical treatment plans. | Development |
| Design medical devices or appliances. | Development |
| Design public or employee health programs. | Development |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Henry Schein Dentrix | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| ABELSoft ABELDent | Medical software |
| ACE Dental | Medical software |
| Accounting software | Accounting software |
| AlphaDent | Medical software |
| AltaPoint Data Systems AltaPoint Dental | Medical software |
| DSN Software Dental-Exec | Medical software |
| DSN Software Oral Surgery-Exec | Medical software |
| DSN Software Perio-Exec | Medical software |
| Data Team DDS | Medical software |
| Dental charting software | Medical software |
| Dental clinical records software | Medical software |
| Dental digital radiology software | Medical software |
| Dental imaging software | Medical software |
| Dental intra-oral imaging software | Medical software |
| DentiMax | Medical software |
| EZ 2000 | Medical software |
| Genesis Dental | Medical software |
| Henry Schein DentalVision Professional | Medical software |
| Henry Schein Easy Dental | Medical software |
| Henry Schein EndoVision | Medical software |
| Henry Schein PerioVision | Medical software |
| Kodak Dental Systems Kodak PRACTICEWORKS Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| Kodak Dental Systems Kodak SOFTDENT Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| MDC Services DentalMate | Medical software |
| MOGO Dental Software MOGO | Medical software |
| OCS Office-Partner | Medical software |
| Open Dental | Medical software |
| PEB XLDent | Medical software |
| Patterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft | Medical software |
| Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Teleo Practice Services The Complete Practitioner | Medical software |
| ToothPics software | Medical software |
| Voice-activated perio charting software | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Windent OMS | Medical software |
| Windent SQL | Medical software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Diplomate | American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | Not Available |
| Associate Fellow of the AAID | American Academy of Implant Dentistry | Not Available |
| Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry | American Board of Pediatric Dentistry | Not Available |
| Board Certified Endodontist | American Association of Endodontists | Not Available |
| Board Certified General Dentist | American Board of General Dentistry | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Dental Anesthesiology | American Dental Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Laser Dentistry - Advanced Proficiency | Academy of Laser Dentistry | Not Available |
| Certification in Laser Dentistry - Introductory | Academy of Laser Dentistry | Not Available |
| Certification in Laser Dentistry - Standard Proficiency | Academy of Laser Dentistry | Not Available |
| Certification in Orofacial Pain | American Board of Orofacial Pain | Not Available |
| Diplomate in Dental Public Health | American Association of Public Health Dentistry | Not Available |
| Diplomate in Periodontology | American Board of Periodontology | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine | American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology | American Board of Forensic Odontology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Fellow of the AAID | American Academy of Implant Dentistry | Not Available |
| Integrated National Board Dental Examination | Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations | Not Available |
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