Dental Careers ... is the health profession that prevents and
corrects problems of the teeth, gums, and mouth. The
practice of dentistry involves taking exXex-rays, locating
and filling cavities in teeth, straightening crooked teeth,
extracting teeth, repairing fractured teeth, treating gum
diseases, placing protective plastic sealants on children's
teeth, and performing dental surgery. Dental services are
needed among all age groups. Like medicine, there are many
dental specialties. Dental Careers Dentists are the major
practitioners of dental care. They are assisted by specially
trained assistants who perform office work, assist in
"chairside" duties, clean teeth, make dentures and
crowns, provide therapeutic services, and provide patient
education. Other members of the dental health care team
include dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental
laboratory technicians, and dental laboratory assistants.
The practice of dentistry requires good manual dexterity,
good eyesight, and the ability to work with all types of
people. The prevention of dental disease damage has ... www.flahec.org/hlthcareers/DENTAL.HTM - 5 kB
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