Who is a Dentist?
Who is a Dentist?
Dentist; Diagnoses and treats problems related to the patient's teeth, gums and related parts of the mouth. Provides advice on the care of teeth and gums and on nutritional choices that affect oral health.
What are the Responsibilities of the Dentist?
The basic duties and responsibilities of a dentist include examining the dental and oral health of patients of all ages and applying treatment accordingly. Other responsibilities of the dentist can be grouped under the following headings;
Filling the teeth to eliminate decay and fill the gaps,
Pulling out broken teeth,
Treating teeth to correct bite problems,
Administering anesthesia to prevent patients from feeling pain during medical procedures
Writing prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
To adapt the models and sizes of intraoral equipment such as dentures to patients,
Patients; To inform about dental floss, fluoride use and other methods of dental care,
Supervising the work of professional, technical and administrative personnel,
Staying up to date on new products that can provide patient care, improve patient conditions, or treat the patient.