carry out local anesthesia in dental procedures
Achieve local anaesthesia for dental procedures, managing complications related to anaesthesia.
Specialist dentists prevent, diagnose and treat anomalies and diseases affecting the teeth, mouth, jaws and adjoining tissues specialised in oral surgery or orthodontics.
Competences and skills
36 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
8 competencescorrect dentofacial deformities
Surgically realign and reconstruct the upper and lower jaws into proper dental and facial relationships to improve the patient`s bite and facial appearance.
diagnose abnormalities of dental-facial structures
Assess abnormalities in jaw development, tooth position, and other structures of the teeth and face.
examine dental models and impressions
Examine models and impressions of the patients` teeth in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
manage dental emergencies
Handle dental emergencies which are diverse in their nature, such as infections, bacterial, fungal, and viral, fractured teeth, responding to each individual case with a treatment that is unique to the situation.
perform dental clinical examination
Perform a comprehensive examination of the patient`s teeth and gums, collecting data using clinical, radiographic, and periodontal techniques as well as dental charting and other techniques in order to assess the patient`s needs.
perform oral health diagnosis
Inquire about the state of oral hygiene, perform an examination, do imaging investigations and interpret the findings to set a diagnosis.
treat tooth decay
Treat tooth decay by assessing the risk, extent and activity of tooth decay, and recommend and provide appropriate therapy, whether surgical or non-surgical.
Sector-specific
1 competenceperform reconstructive oral surgery
Correct problems of the jaw and facial bone resulting from previous trauma or removal of pathology.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceorthodontics
The prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth by examining, diagnosis and treating dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies, usually through the application of dental braces.
Cross-sector
5 competencesemployment law
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
impact of social contexts on health
The social and cultural contexts of individuals` behaviours, and the impact on their health within their social and cultural context.
manage healthcare staff
The managerial tasks and responsibilities required in a health care setting.
oral surgery
The treating of diseases, injuries and defects that affect the maxillofacial region (face and jaws) and the oral region such as soft and hard tissues of the mouth.
pedagogy
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
Optional skills and competences 21 competences
Occupation specific
9 competencesdiscuss dental treatment options with patient
Discuss findings, diagnoses, aetiology with the patient and let the patient participate in considering risks, benefits and prognoses of the treatment options.
evaluate clinical outcomes of dental hygiene interventions
Evaluate the outcome of a dental hygiene intervention using indices, instruments, examination techniques, and feedback from the patient and others in order to improve patient health according to the directions and supervision of the dentist.
maintain dental station and operatory
Maintain the dental station or operatory area in a clean, orderly and functional condition, sorting and storing instruments, linens, medications, and other supplies, and oiling and cleaning equipment such as handpieces and cavitron.
observe patient throughout dental treatment
Monitor patient's behavior during the provided dental treatment, so as to react rapidly in cases of negative reactions, under the supervision of the dental practitioner.
perform dental hygiene interventions
Intervene in dental hygiene to eliminate and control local etiologic factors, in order to prevent caries, periodontal diseases and other oral conditions, or control them when they occur according to the dentist`s directions and under the dentist`s supervision.
prepare patients for dental treatment
Seat and drape the patient, explaining treatment procedures to patient if required.
provide instruction in orthodontic procedures
Lead orthodontic procedures, providing clear instructions to dental staff and technical assistants.
supervise dental technician staff
Supervise dental laboratory assistants and other dental technicians in the fabrication of dentures and other dental devices.
teach dentistry
Instruct students in the theory and practice of dentistry, and more specifically in topics such as dental anatomy, oral surgery, orthodontics, and anaesthetics.
Sector-specific
5 competencesanalyse X-ray imagery
Analyse X-ray imagery in order to locate the sources of patients` difficulties and interpret the findings.
contribute to practice innovation in health care
Contribute to improving care in the daily practice, by adapting to new technological improvements or innovations related to devices, material, procedures or guidelines used in health care.
handle payments in dentistry
Handle taxes, paychecks and insurance payments for the provided dental services.
organise public oral health programmes
Organise public oral health programmes to educate people on healthy lifestyles and good practices to protect teeth and gums.
perform dental charting
Create a dental chart of the patient`s mouth in order to provide information on tooth decay, cavities, missing teeth, the depths of gum pockets, abnormalities in teeth such as rotations, erosion or abrasions in the teeth or enamel, damage to teeth, or the presence of prosthetic teeth according to the dentist`s directions and under the dentist`s supervision.
Cross-sector
7 competencesconduct continuing professional development workshops
Organise and conduct various workshops or tutoring programs to develop and improve medical or dental competencies and clinical performances of healthcare professionals.
conduct health related research
Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.
- Scope note
- Research topics may include illness, acute, chronic and non-communicable conditions, public health, clinical research, health promotion and disease prevention topics.
inform policy makers on health-related challenges
Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.
record healthcare users' billing information
Record the healthcare user`s information for the billing of provided medical services.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
use foreign languages for health-related research
Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.
use foreign languages in patient care
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.