General Dentist Jobs
General Dentists provide general dental care for children and adults, which includes preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, periodontics, extraction and surgery, and emergency procedures. They often lead a team of dental professionals and staff. They diagnose disease, design care plans, perform hygiene checks and periodic exams, take and interpret X-rays and other diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and refer patients for specialty care as needed. General Dentists work in primary care settings, such as private practices and dental hospitals, or in secondary care institutions. They complete an accredited 5-year university degree in dentistry, register with the Dental Board of Australia, and can choose to pursue a dental specialty and postgraduate studies.