Dental Practitioners

Dental Practitioners diagnose and treat dental disease, restore normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health.

What the job involves

• Diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories

• Providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion

• Providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth

• Providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication

• Performing routine orthodontic treatment

• Restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses

• Assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes

• Educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth

• Leading a dental team which may comprise Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists