2261-Dentists

Job Title: 

Dentists

Job Description: 

Dentists diagnose, treat and prevent diseases, injuries and abnormalities of the teeth, mouth, jaws and associated tissues by applying the principles and procedures of modern dentistry. They use a broad range of specialised diagnostic, surgical and other techniques to promote and restore oral health.

Tasks: 

Tasks include:

  • diagnosing diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
  • providing preventative oral healthcare 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 surgical treatments such as extraction of teeth, biopsy of tissue, and performing orthodontic treatment
  • measuring and taking impressions of patients' jaws and teeth in order to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses
  • designing, making, and fitting prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or writing fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental prosthetic technicians
  • 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
  • supervising dental hygienists, dental assistants and other staff
Additional Notes: 


This unit group includes

Oral surgeon
Dentist
Orthodontist

Specific Occupations: 

22611
Dentist (general)

22612
Specialised dentist (eg orthodontist)

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Source Of Info: 

Source: SINGAPORE STANDARD OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION 2015, Department of Statistics, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Republic of Singapore