About the role
Dentists work to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and conditions in the oral cavity. They undergo a long and demanding education, often a five-year dental program at a university. After completing their education and obtaining a license, they can practice in both public and private dental care.Responsibilities
Dentists perform dental examinations, diagnose dental and oral health problems, and carry out treatments such as fillings, root canals, and extractions. They also provide advice and instructions on oral hygiene and preventive dental care. Keeping up to date with the latest research and technology in dental care is an important part of the profession.Skills and tools
Dentists must have good manual dexterity and precision to perform treatments. They use tools such as drills, mirrors, pliers, and ultrasonic devices for tartar. Communication skills and empathy are important qualities as they often deal with patients who may feel anxiety or pain. Common competencies demanded by employers are pedodonti/barntandvård, endodonti/rotbehandling and ortodonti/tandreglering.