Dealing with mouth area
What does Orthodontics do?
The Alignment or straightening of teeth.
What is a Associate's degree?
The Associate's degree is awarded by a career/technician school or a community college after completion of a prescribed two-year course of study.
What does Physicians do?
Physicians examines patients, obtain medical histories, order tests, make diagnoses, preform surgery, treat diseases/disorders, and teach preventive health.
What does a Genetic Counselor do?
A Genetic Counselor provide information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions.
What does a Registered Nurse (RN) do?
A Registered Nurse works under the direction of physicians and provide total care to patients.
What is Oral Surgery?
Surgery on the teeth, mouth, jaw, and facial bones; often called maxillofacial.
What is a Bachelor's degree?
A Bachelor's degree is awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts for four or more years.
What does a Doctor of Medicine (MD) do?
A MD diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases or disorders; may specialize as noted.
What does Social workers (SWs) do?
A Social worker is also called sociologists, case managers, or counselors, aid people who have difficulty coping with various problems by helping them make adjustments in their lives and/or by referring them to community resources for assistance.
What does a Licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNS/LVNS) do?
They work under the supervision of physicians or RNs, provide patient care requiring technical knowledge but not the level of education required for RNs.
What does Pedodontics do?
Dental treatment of children and adolescents.
What is a Master's degree?
In some cases a Master's degree is required. A Master's degree is awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of work beyond a Bachelor's degree.
What does a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) do?
Treats diseases/disorders, placing special emphasis on the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems, and the relationship between the body, mind, and emotions; may also specialize.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness.
What is Home health care assistants?
They are trained to work in the patient's home and may preform additional duties such as meal preparation or cleaning.
What does a Prosthodontics do?
The replacement of natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures.
What is a Doctorate or Doctoral degree?
A Doctorate or Doctoral Degree is awarded by a college or university after completion of two or more years of work beyond a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
What does a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) do?
A DPM examines, disagnoses, and treats diseases?disorders of the feet or the leg below the knee.
What does a Psychologist do?
Psychologists study human behavior and use this knowledge to help individuals deal with problems of everyday living.
What does a Geriatric aides/assistants do?
They acquire additional education to provide care for the elderly in work environments such as extended care facilities, nursing homes, retirement centers, adult daycare agencies, and other similar agencies.
What does Endodontics do?
The treatment of diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth; often called root canal treatment.
What is Health Science education (HSE)?
HSE are programs that can prepare a student for immediate employment in many health care careers or for additional education after graduation.
What does a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) do?
A DC focuses on ensuring proper alignment of the spine and optimal operation of the nervous and muscular systems to maintain health.
What does a Psychiatric/mental health technician do?
They work under the supervision of psychiatrists or psychologists, help patients and their families follow treatment and rehabilitation plans.
What does a Medication aides/assistants do?
They receive special training such as a 40-hour or more state-approved medication aide course to administer medications to patients or residents in long-term care facilities or patients receiving home health care.