Dental Specialist (252311)

ADCSkill Level 1STSOL

Description

Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery and other specialist techniques. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks & Responsibilities

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

Alternative Titles

• Endodontist
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
• Oral Pathologist
• Orthodontist
• Paedodontist
• Periodontist
• Prosthodontist

Assessment Documents

Document requirements vary by assessing authority.

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