Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Perform an examination that collects biological, psychological, clinical, radiographic and other diagnostic/consultative information required to evaluate the health, oral conditions, needs, and expectations of patients of all ages.
- 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.
- 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
- Anticipate, diagnose, and provide initial treatment and follow-up management for medical emergencies that may occur during dental treatment
- Recognize and manage dental emergencies to include acute pain, hemorrhage, trauma, and infection of the orofacial complex
Control of Pain and Anxiety
- Employ pharmacological agents and techniques to manage orofacial discomfort and psychological distress
Periodontal Therapy
- Diagnose, treatment plan, comprehensively treat, and maintain patients with periodontal disease in the primary, mixed, and permanent dentitions
Endodontic Therapy
- Diagnose and treat diseases of pulpal and periradicular origin in the primary, mixed, and permanent dentitions
Surgical and Non-Surgical Therapies
- Diagnose and treat conditions requiring reparative surgical procedures and non-surgical therapies on the hard and oral soft tissues
Restorative/Prosthodontic Therapy
- Provide single or multiple tooth restorations, with appropriate fixed or removable techniques, to restore anatomic form, function, and esthetics to patients of all ages.
- Continually analyze the outcomes of patient treatment to improve patient care.