Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to: Dental Care Delivery Handle all aspects of general dentistry Perform oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work Treat oral diseases and confer with physicians regarding medical/dental problems Assign patients to plaque control or other educational programs Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatment Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services. Formulate plan of treatment for patients teeth and mouth tissue Patient Experience Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental assistants.