Dentists, All Other Specialists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth and gums sit at the center of the work, and surgical procedures on the teeth, jaw, and mouth may be part of it. Anesthetics are given so patients feel less pain during procedures, and masks, gloves, and safety glasses are used to limit the spread of infection. Patients are instructed on preventive dental care, and records are kept of oral health and the treatments provided. Fits people who want clinical dental work that can mix examination, treatment, and surgery, with steady attention to records and infection control.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$224'990
Median Wage Market Position
$224'990
What you might do
- Treat diseases, injuries, and defects of teeth and gums
- Operate on the teeth, jaw, and mouth
- Numb patients so procedures cause less pain
- Wear masks, gloves, and safety glasses
- Instruct patients about preventing dental problems
- Record oral health and the treatments given
Skills that matter
- Tooth and gum disease diagnosis
- Surgical work on teeth and jaws
- Pain control with anesthetics
- Preventive-care advice for patients
- Infection protection during dental work
- Written records of treatments given
AI & the future of this role
Highly specialized dental procedures combine intricate manual technique with case-by-case clinical judgment that is hard to standardize. Software may support diagnosis and records, but in-person treatment, licensing, and liability are likely to keep demand for these experts strong.
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