Dental Practitioner Health Professionals

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The clinical disciplines and methods, providing the coherent picture of anomalies, lesions and diseases of the teeth, mouth, jaws and associated tissues and of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic dentistry.

The essential procedures in surgical practice such as the principle of safe surgery, the pathophysiology of wound healing, knot tying, tissue handling, retraction and any other instruments and procedures used …

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The dental restoration procedures and treatments that enhance the appearance of patients` teeth such as bleaching, enamel recontouring and adhesive dentistry, porcelain veneers, inlays, onlays and dental crowns.

The sciences on which dentistry is based and an understanding of scientific methods, such as the principles of measuring biological functions, the evaluation of scientifically established facts and the analysis …

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The behavioral component and the social environment which impact the health of humans, in respect to dentistry.

The structure and function of the teeth, mouth, jaws and associated tissues, both healthy and diseased, and their relationship to the general state of health and to the physical and …

Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.

Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.

Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …

Apply a broad range of bio-medical, psycho-social, organisational, educational, and societal aspects of health, disease, and healthcare to improve healthcare services and to improve quality of life.

Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.

Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.

Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.

Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.

Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.

Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.

Offer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve …

Set up a proper procedure to manage appointments, including policies related to cancellation and nonappearance.

Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.

Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.

Communicate with clients and their carer's, with the patient's permission, to keep them informed about the clients' and patients' progress and safeguarding confidentiality.

Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …

Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …

Implement a set of measures to prevent and control infections, formulating and establishing health and safety procedures and policies.

Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.

Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.

Identify possible treatment protocols for the challenges to human health within a given community in cases such as infectious diseases of high consequences at the global level.

Make referrals to other professionals, based on the healthcare user's requirements and needs, especially when recognising that additional healthcare diagnostics or interventions are required.

Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.

Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.

Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.

Achieve local anesthesia for dental procedures, managing complications related to anaesthesia.

Correct joint abnormalities by realigning the teeth to improve the patient`s bite and help the jaw fit together properly.

Counsel patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.

Recognise and handle the fears of patients undergoing a dental treatment.

Assess abnormalities in jaw development, tooth position, and other structures of the teeth and face.

Distinguish abnormally hard and soft tissues of the maxillofacial complex from normal tissues.

Discuss findings, diagnoses, aetiology with the patient and let the patient participate in considering risks, benefits and prognoses of the treatment options.

Fit dental appliances in the patient`s mouth to alter the position of teeth and jaws or realign teeth.

Interpret the findings from a patient`s history, clinical examination, radiographic examination, and other diagnostic tests and procedures.

Make the required records for the laboratory fabrication of dental prostheses and appliances.

Act as the leader of the dental team by providing clear instructions to the staff, depending on the dental procedures undertaken.

Handle patients with adverse reactions to anaesthetics administered during the operation.

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 …

Manage patients who lack one or more teeth by providing fixed, removable and implant prostheses.

Assess how the teeth of the lower jaw fit to the teeth of the upper jaw, recognising and managing malocclusion, or a bad contact between the teeth.

Understand and implement procedures to minimise occupational hazards in dentistry.

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 …

Inquire about the state of oral hygiene, perform an examination, do imaging investigations and interpret the findings to set a diagnosis.

Promote adherence to local, regional, national and EU Health and Safety legislation, policies, guidelines and protocols.

Lead orthodontic procedures, providing clear instructions to dental staff and technical assistants.

Manage gum conditions and diseases, providing periodontal treatment as needed and monitoring treatment outcomes.

Manage tooth caries, defects and aesthetic problems, using techniques that conserve tooth structure and preserve pulp vitality to restore form and function.

Bleach, clean or polish teeth to restore natural colour.

Determine the appropriate materials for removable or permanent orthodontic appliances, paying attention to design and function as specified by prescription.

Supervise the work of dental staff, making sure they manage equipment and supplies appropriately.

Treat and eliminate malocclusion, a bad fit between the upper and lower teeth, which affects chewing ability. Restore full function to the teeth by removing certain teeth, making room for …

Treat exposure of tooth pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.

Treat snoring problems using special appliances and/or laser surgery.

Treat tooth decay by assessing the risk, extent and activity of tooth decay, and recommend and provide appropriate therapy, whether surgical or non-surgical.

Undertake internal clinical audit through the collection of statistical, financial and other data related to service delivery.

Use orthodontic tools such as gauges, dental placement instruments, probes, scissors, and X-ray units.

Determine indications and contraindications for the use of medication in dental practice, determining their dosages and routes of administration and writing prescriptions for medication used in dentistry.

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The social and cultural contexts of individuals` behaviours, and the impact on their health within their social and cultural context.

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Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.

Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.

Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.

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.

Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.

Record the healthcare user`s information for the billing of provided medical services.

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 …

Organise and conduct various workshops or tutoring programs to develop and improve medical or dental competencies and clinical performances of healthcare professionals.

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 taxes, paychecks and insurance payments for the provided dental services.

Organise public oral health programmes to educate people on healthy lifestyles and good practices to protect teeth and gums.