What is the role of the dentist?

Your job is to watch over the health of your mouth, your

teeth and your gums.
It should treat, but also prevent, dental problems (especially
the most common: caries, gingivitis and periodontal
problems).
To perform its work, the dentist has several methods and
techniques in addition to the treatments. Perform oral
studies in depth, personalized treatments according to the
teeth of each patient and tips to care for teeth and gums.
This profession has a series of regulations and controls. The
General Council of Colleges of Dentists and Stomatologists is
the body responsible for supervision.
Some of the treatments most frequently performed by the
dentist are:
- Deep dental cleaning: It is advisable to go to one of these
cleanings at least once a year.
- Elimination of cavities.
- Application of resins or amalgams.
- Extraction of teeth: Extraction of teeth or teeth too
chopped or wisdom teeth that cause problems to the teeth.
- Orthodontics: Correction of the alignment of the teeth.
 - Endodontics: Remove the pulp from the tooth without
removing the entire piece.
- Placement of dental implants
Orthodontics is the specialty within dentistry that is
dedicated especially to study, diagnose and treat
malformations and defects of human teeth.
The most common anomalies that exist around the
dentition are: the shape, position, relationship and function
of dentomaxillofacial structures, among others. Then,
before any of these scenarios and making use of the control
of different types of forces, orthodontics, will take care to
prevent, diagnose and, if necessary, to correct the existing
alterations, in order to recover the correct disposition and
Dental health
A large part of the work of the dentist or dentist focuses on
the prevention of dental caries and periodontal diseases.
They visit patients and perform regular checkups to ensure
that no new problems of any kind arise.
Dental doctors also educate their patients about oral
hygiene, for example, how to brush their teeth properly and
floss, or the importance of avoiding excess dietary sugar to
reduce the occurrence of tooth decay.
 When a patient has a problem, the dentist has to make a
diagnosis by first studying the patient's dental history and
examining their teeth and mouth, sometimes by using x-
rays. They ask the patients questions to find out what the
Symptoms, for example, when and where you feel the pain.
Make clinical records with the data obtained both in
diagnosis, during prognosis and in treatment properly. If the
case requires it, it may prescribe medicines for the cure and
treatment of the oral problem.
A typical routine treatment includes: scaling and polishing
of teeth, perforation, preparation and filling of cavities, and
extraction of decayed or infected teeth.
Dental doctors treat their teeth with irregular dispositions,
especially in children. They do this by adjusting devices,
such as orthodontic appliances. They replace all or part of
the teeth with fixing crowns, bridges and dentures.
Dental doctors are a very important part of a dental clinic
team. Dental assistants assist them during treatment, for
example by providing the instruments they need, taking
notes and mixing the materials for fillings. They can also
teach or supervise the work of dental hygienists and dental
therapists.
 You may have patients in whom you have to intervene and
treat dental malocclusions and abnormalities that arise in
the oral cavity.
Dental doctors specializing in orthodontics deal with more
complex cases, such as crooked or drooping teeth, or
corrective appliances.
Some dental practitioners specialize in oral lesions cure and
in maxillofacial surgery to treat serious facial diseases or
diseases of the teeth and gums.
To be a dentist you need the following characteristics:
Possess communication skills: you must be able to ask
questions, and clearly explain the treatment you will apply
to patients.
Have empathy and know how to deal with patients to
make them feel comfortable and relaxed on the stretcher.
Have manual skills.
Ability to use a wide variety of tools and specialized
equipment.
Have patience and attention to detail.
Have endurance and a minimum physical condition, since
work can be exhausting.
Be interested in science and scientific skills.
Dental physicians who have their own consultation need to
show business skills, leadership skills and ability to work as a
team.