What is a dentist?
A dentist is a physician that works in diagnosing and treating problems concerning a patient's teeth and gums. They provide regular checkups, cleaning and even more complicated jobs like installing braces and root canals.
Typical dentist roles and responsibilities include:
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
Completing an internship provides students with real-world experience. Dental Assistants have a fast-paced daily schedule and are expected to fill a variety of different roles in a dental office. A Dental Assistant internship will help prepare students for the diverse nature of the job, as well as help, meet the NJ DEP requirements for a dental radiology license. Some of the common tasks required of a Dental Assistant include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting the dentist with various dental procedures
• Communicating with patients and coworkers
• Radiological tasks such as exposing and processing x-rays
• Processing and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, tray set-ups
• Helping to manage the front office of the dental practice
• Updating patient electronic health records (EHR)
• A thorough understanding of Dental terminology and anatomy, Emergency Procedures, and clinical procedures will be utilized throughout the Dental Assistant’s typical day.
There are several platforms for learners to achieve what is required to be a Dentist. Here are some of the best dental Courses:
https://www.coursera.org/learn/dental-medicine-penn