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Astrid Rahmania
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A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a health care practitioner that specializes in the
diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The
dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes
dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and in some states, dental therapists.
Training
While nearly all dental schools require at least a bachelors degree (4 years), a select few may
consider admitting exceptional students after only 3 years of college. Although this is very
rare. To apply, students must take the Dental Admissions Test. Admission to dental school is
competitive, and is generally determined based on factors such as GPA, DAT scores,
research, recommendation letters, and extracurricular activities. To become a licensed dentist,
one must then complete an accredited dental school curriculum and successfully master all
clinical competencies and national board exams. Additionally, dentists are required to
participate in continuing education where they attend lectures to learn of recent
developments, practice new methods, and earn continuing education hours throughout their
career.
Responsibilities
By nature of their general training, a licensed dentist can carry out most dental treatments
such as restorative (dental restorations, crowns, bridges), orthodontics (braces), prosthodontic
(dentures, crown/bridge), endodontic (root canal) therapy, periodontal (gum) therapy, and oral
surgery (extraction of teeth), as well as performing examinations, taking radiographs (x-rays)
and diagnosis. Additionally, dentists can further engage in oral surgery procedures such as
dental implant placement.[1] Dentists can also prescribe medications such as antibiotics,
fluorides, pain killers, local anesthetics, sedatives/hypnotics and any other medication that
serve in the treatment of the various conditions that arise in the head and neck.
Specialties
Official specialties
Dental public health - The study of dental epidemiology and social health
policies.
Endodontics - Root canal therapy and study of diseases of the dental pulp.