Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
14. Perform an examination that collects information required to evaluate the health, oral conditions, needs and expectations of patients of all stages of life.
15. Recognize, diagnose and interpret normal and abnormal conditions of the orofacial complex to include oral cancer, occlusal and temporomandibular disease, craniofacial growth and development that require monitoring, treatment or management.
16. Develop, present and discuss individual sequenced treatment plans for patients of all ages consistent with patient’s condition, interest, goals and capabilities.
Establishment and Maintenance of a Healthy Oral Environment
Management of Emergency Situations
17. Anticipate, diagnose, and provide initial treatment and follow-up management for medical emergencies that may occur during dental treatment.
18. Recognize and manage dental emergencies to include acute pain, hemorrhage, trauma, and infection of the orofacial complex.
Control of Pain and Anxiety
19. Employ pharmacological agents and techniques to manage orofacial discomfort and psychological distress.
Periodontal Therapy
20. Diagnose, treatment plan, comprehensively treat, and maintain patients with periodontal disease in all stages of life.
Endodontic Therapy
21. Diagnose and treat diseases of pulpal and periradicular origin in all stages of life.
Surgical and Non-Surgical Therapies
22. Diagnose and treat conditions requiring reparative surgical procedures and non-surgical therapies on the hard and oral soft tissues.
Restorative/Prosthodontic Therapy
23. Provide tooth restoration to restore anatomic form, function, and esthetics to patients at all stages of life.
24. Provide and/or design appropriate fixed or removable restorations to replace missing teeth.
25. Continually analyze the outcomes of patient treatment to improve patient care.