AI Assistant for 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.

Extensive Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.(Core task)
  • 2Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.(Core task)
  • 3Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.(Core task)
  • 4Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.(Core task)
  • 5Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.(Core task)
  • 6Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.(Core task)
  • 7Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.(Core task)
  • 8Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.(Core task)
  • 9Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.(Core task)
  • 10Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation

Knowledge Areas

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyPsychologyEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human Resources

Technology & Tools Used

Other Tools

ABELSoft ABELDentAccounting softwareACE DentalAlphaDentAltaPoint Data Systems AltaPoint DentalData Team DDSDental charting softwareDental clinical records softwareDental digital radiology softwareDental imaging softwareDental intra-oral imaging softwareDentiMaxDSN Software Dental-ExecDSN Software Oral Surgery-ExecDSN Software Perio-Exec

Daily Work Activities

Getting Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Assisting and Caring for Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

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