Chapter 3- The Dental Healthcare Team

(CDT)Must pass national written examFabricate crowns, bridges, and denturesMust have dentist's written prescription

Oral healthcare profesional trained to provide supportive procedure for the dentist and for patients-Seats and prepares patients-Maintains and prepares treatment rooms and instruments-

Specialist who installs and maintains dental equipment

Licensed oral healthcare professional who provides preventive, therapeutic, and eduational services-Assesses the periodontal status of patients, including measurements of the depth of periodontal pockets and assessment of conditions of the oral tissue-Performs dental prophyaxis-Performs scaling and root-planing procedures-Exposes, processes, and evaluates the quality of radiographs-Performs additional procedures, administration, local anesthetic

Professional who performs dental laboratory services such as fabricating crowns, bridgesm and dentures, as specified by the dentist's written prescription. Most frequently trained on the job as an apprentice

Specialy that promotes oral health through organized community efforts

New trend in dentistry that treats patinets to a variety of amenitites, including massages and herbal masks, in a spalike atmosphere

Representative of a dental supply company who provides denta supplies, product information, services, and repairs

Oral healthcare provider licensed to practice dentistry -is legally responsible for the care of the patient-assesses the patient's oral health needs as related to physical and emotional well-being-uses up-to-date diagnostic skills-uses current techniques and skills in all aspects of patient care-provides legally required supervision for dental auxiliaries

Representative of a specific company who provides information concerning the company's products

Dental specialist that diagnoses and treats diseases of the pulp

Dental specialist that deals with the diagnosis of disease through various forms of imaging, including x-ray films

Dental surgical specialty that diagnoses and treats conditions of the mouth, face, upper jaw, and associated areas

Dental specialist taht diagnoses and treats disease of the oral structures

Specialist with dentistry that focuses on preventing, intercepting, and correcting skeletal and dental problems