{"id":993,"date":"2018-05-08T10:29:52","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T22:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/dental-treatment\/demystifying-dentistry-all-about-the-different-roles\/"},"modified":"2025-03-01T16:15:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T04:15:13","slug":"demystifying-dentistry-all-about-the-different-roles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/demystifying-dentistry-all-about-the-different-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"Demystifying dentistry: All about the different roles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id='pk-id' value='6062045' \/><\/p>\n<p>While they all help care for our teeth, the variety of professionals within the dental industry do so in different ways.<\/p>\n<p>From hygienists to surgeons, dentists to orthodontists, it&#39;s important to understand what they all do so you know exactly where to go in the event of an oral issue.<\/p>\n<h3>Dentist<\/h3>\n<p>Dentists are&nbsp;general, non-specialised dental practitioners&nbsp;who diagnose and treat problems in relation to the teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth. They also give advice on maintaining a healthy smile and administer care to help prevent future problems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repair fractured or cracked teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Remove decay from teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Fill cavities.<\/li>\n<li>Examine X-rays&nbsp;of the teeth, jaw and gums&nbsp;to diagnose problems.<\/li>\n<li>Administer anaesthetics and write prescriptions.<\/li>\n<li>Place sealants&nbsp;and whitening agents on teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Perform surgical procedures on teeth, bone and soft tissue to treat oral issues.<\/li>\n<li>Measure and make models for dentures to replace missing teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Teach patients about oral health and disease prevention.<\/li>\n<li>Assess whether a patient needs further dental care by another industry professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"inlineImageWrapper\" style=\"padding-right: 3px; float: left; margin: 10px !important; width: 100% !important; height: auto !important;\">\n<figure style=\"margin: 0px!important; font-style: italic!important;\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Discover the different roles within the dental industry today. \" class=\"inlineImage\" height=\"auto\" id=\"14115376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/x_0_0_0_14115376_800.webp\" width=\"100%\" \/><figurecaption>It&#39;s important to know each of the roles within the dental industry so you know exactly who to call in the event of an oral issue. <\/figurecaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Dental hygienist<\/h3>\n<p>Through a thorough cleaning process, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-services\/dental-hygienist.html\">dental hygienist<\/a> will work to prevent the problems a dentist would otherwise have to treat. 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These surgeries usually require anaesthesia and can range from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-services\/wisdom-teeth-removal.html\">wisdom tooth extraction<\/a> to cosmetic enhancements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Administer general and local anaesthetics.<\/li>\n<li>Remove impacted and damaged teeth, along with tumours and growths of the oral area.<\/li>\n<li>Treat acute infections and medical emergencies.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare oral spaces ready for dental implants.<\/li>\n<li>Perform minor cosmetic procedures to the oral region.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#39;re experiencing problems with your teeth, don&#39;t delay. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/contact-us.html\">Call the team at City Dentists<\/a> today so we can arrange the best possible treatment to prevent the issue from worsening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentistry is a complex industry, made up of many different health care professionals. 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