Dentist

Description

Dentists are required to have an excellent knowledge of their subject, coupled with good interpersonal skills. More specifically they must have:

An excellent knowledge of and interest in science, particularly the science of oral health
Good eyesight
Good manual dexterity and a steady hand
The ability to concentrate for long periods of time
The ability to use specialist equipment
The ability to communicate information about oral hygiene and treatments to patients in a clear and articulate manner
A willingness and ability to relate to many different people
A friendly, polite and helpful attitude towards patients
Good motivational abilities
Thick skin and the ability to cope with anxious or difficult patients
The ability to gain trust and put patients at ease
Good leadership skills (particularly when working as a partner in a surgery)
The ability to work well as part of a team
A high level of commitment to the job
A good knowledge of business in order to run a practice
The ability to stay calm under pressure, particularly when dealing with patients

Required Skills: Monitoring and evaluating patients' oral health through regular check-ups;
Filling in dental records;
Diagnosing dental conditions, infections and diseases;
Undertaking basic cleaning of teeth and gums; Performing dental treatments such as fillings, tooth extraction and fitting dentures, bridges and crowns; Educating patients on oral health care