Dental Careers
Surgery on teeth, mouth, and jaw.
Oral Surgeon
Working under the supervision of physicians, take medical histories; perform routine physical examinations and basic diagnostic tests.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Administration of medications to cause loss of sensation or feeling during surgery.
Anestnesiologist
Most health care workers at the technologist or therapist level have a minimum of which degree?
Bachelor's Degree.
This educational requirement is a 10-20 hour certification, and is a person who draws blood.
Phlebotomist
Alignment or straightening of the teeth.
Orthodontics
Focuses on ensuring proper alignment of the spine and optimal operation of the nervous system to maintain health.
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Surgery to correct deformities or treat injuries or disease.
Surgeon
True or False, You can major in anything in college and still become a Doctor?
True
This person takes X-rays
Radiologic Technologist
Make and repair a variety of dental prostheses.
Dental Laboratory Technician
Working under the supervision of physicians, prepare patients for examinations; take vital signs and medical histories.
Medical Assistant (MA)
Diseases and disorders of the eye.
Ophthalmologist
How long after high school do you typically start residency?
8 years
A medical____________ technologist studies tissues, fluids, cells, and blood.
Laboratory
Treatment and prevention of disease of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth.
Periodontics
Diagnoses treats, and prevents diseases or disorders.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiologist
After completing Medical School Doctors go on to what step?
Residency
This medical professional would be MOST needed to work at the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Epidemiologist
Treatment of diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth.
Endodontics
Uses hands-on techniques to manipulate the musculoskeletal system and promote healing focusing on full body healing
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Diagnosis and treatment of tumors (cancer).
Oncologist
A degree earned in 6 years is most likely this.
Master's Degree
This professional designs machines used for patient monitoring or dialysis machines.
Biomedical Engineer