What procedures can a general dentist do?

[carn311]

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I know I know...this is a stupid question but I really am curious...

What else can a general dentist do outside of the things that are obvious to us laymans such as: fillings, crowns, and veneers?

 

[Energon]

A general dentist can technically practice the entire scope of dentistry to his/her hearts desire which includes: Restorative (drill,fill,bill, crowns, veneers etc), Prosthetics (Dentures, full, partials, fixed); Endodontics (root canals); Periodontics (Sc/Rp, surgeries); Pedodontics (treat kids); Oral surgeries (Exodontia, implants); Orthodontics (braces) etc etc. However, most general dentists usually pass on the more complex cases to specialists since it is not in their financial interests to pursue those cases.

 

[ItsGavinC]

Excellent answer, AMMD.