Endodontist - Root canal treatment (concerned w/ the health of the dental pulp)
Orthodontist - Concerned w/ guiding & correction of misaligned teeth
Pedodontist - Treating children and adolescents
Periodontist - Treats and diagnoses diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth
Prosthodontist - Concerned with restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral structure
Oral Surgeon - Surgery of the mouth and jaw
*Dental Anesthesiologist - Concerned w/ administration of general anesthesia for dental patients who
are phobic, very young, or have very large, complex treatment plans
*Oral Pathology - Deals w/ the nature and identification of diseases affecting maxillofacial regions
What are the 5 roles of the dental team? - - Dentist
, - Dental Hygienist
- Front Office
- Dental Assistant
- Lab Tech
What is the responsibility of a dentist? - - Diagnose patient's dental needs
- State-of-the-art diagnostic & technical proficiency necessary to treat conditions emphasizing the oral
cavity and its surrounding tissue
- Provide instructions for disease prevention
What is the responsibility of a Dental Hygienist? - - Charting patient's new findings and history
- Oral prophylaxis (a cleaning procedure performed to thoroughly clean the teeth)
- Expose & process dental radiographs
- Apply sealants & topical fluoride
- Care instructions
- Placement & removal of periodontal dressing
What is the responsibility of the Front Office? - - Maintain the office schedule
- Greeting patients and answering phones
- Managing accounts
- Patient check in/out
- Treatment plan presentation
What is the responsibility of a Dental Assistant? - - Provide a good first impression of the office
- Build patient rapport
- Present & explain treatment plans to patients
- Oral hygiene instructions
- Assist dentist
- Fabricate temporaries, remove sutures & take impressions
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller oneclass. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.48. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.