Dentist examining and diagnosing diseases of teeth and gums, administering anesthetics, formulating treatment plans, and providing preventive care while managing business operations and fitting dental appliances
Experience
General Dentist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Examined teeth, gums, and related tissues using dental instruments and x-rays to evaluate dental health and diagnose diseases
Administered anesthetics to limit pain experienced by patients during procedures
Diagnosed and treated diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth and gums, providing preventive or corrective services
Formulated treatment plans for patients' teeth and mouth tissue based on evaluations
Advised patients on preventive dental care and treatment of dental problems
Designed and fitted prosthodontic appliances, such as bridges and dentures, and wrote fabrication instructions for dental technicians
Managed business aspects, including supervising staff and handling paperwork or insurance claims
Skills
Working With People
Treating dental problems, Operating on patients
Checking & Planning
Examining facial structures, Protecting patients and staff, Analyzing patient data, Diagnosing dental conditions, Developing medical treatment plans, Designing medical devices, Designing health programs
Core Skills
Operating medical instruments
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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