Professional funtions of Dentist

- educating patients on oral health care;
- examining teeth and diagnosing patients' dental conditions, using tools such as X-rays;
- assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients;
- carrying out agreed clinical treatments, such as treating gum disease, restoring teeth affected by decay, etc.;
- maintaining patients' dental records;
- recruiting, training and managing staff;
- managing budgets and maintaining stocks of equipment;
- keeping abreast of new developments through structured continuing professional development (CPD);
- marketing services to potential clients.