Job Description: Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.Life As a Dentist: What Do They Do? Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.Manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.Dentist Needed Skills These are the skills Dentists say are the most useful in their careers:Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Complex Problem Solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.#J-18808-Ljbffr