Dental Practitioners

Dental Practitioners diagnose and treat dental disease, restore normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health.

• Diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
• Providing preventative oral health care 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 oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
• Performing routine orthodontic treatment
• 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
• Leading a dental team which may comprise dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental assistants and other dental specialists