Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Specific Skills

Act as consultants to other dentists; Write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for use by denturists and dental technicians; Restore, extract and replace diseased and decayed teeth; Perform oral surgery, periodontal surgery and other treatments; Examine patients' teeth, gums and surrounding tissue; Diagnose disease, injury and decay and plan appropriate treatment; Design bridgework, fit dentures and provide appliances; Clean teeth and instruct patients on oral hygiene