Dentist
Job Description
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries and abnormalities of teeth, gums and related oral structures, prescribes and administers restorative and preventive procedures, and conducts surgery or uses other specialist techniques.
Personal Requirements
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Able to do precise and detailed work
- Good communication skills
- Able to concentrate
- Sympathetic and caring
Employment settings that you could enter using
your Dentist skills:
- Dental Clinics
- Dental Hospitals
- Dental Laboratory
- Oral Pathology Services
- Orthodontic Services
- School Dental Services
Career Extensions you could consider after taking further training:
- Medical Scientist
- Dental Specialist
- University Lecturer
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