Dentist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- Required
JOB DESCRIPTION: A dentist examines teeth and tissues of the mouth to diagnose and treat diseases or abnormalities. Dentists take X-rays, place protective plastic shields on children’s teeth, fill cavities, straighten or repair teeth, treat gum disease, and perform corrective surgery of the gums and supporting bones. Dentists may be general practitioners, or they may specialize in one of the areas recognized by the American Dental Association such as pediatrics, dentistry, orthodontics (straightening teeth), and prosthodontics (making artificial teeth or dentures). The majority of dentists operate a private or group practice, but some are employed at schools of dentistry.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- Background check required
Issuing body
- Board
- Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
- Address
- 2920 N. Lincoln Blvd. Sutie B Oklahoma City, OK 73105
- Phone
- (405) 522-4844
- Agency website
- https://www.ok.gov/dentistry/
- Licence page
- www.ok.gov/dentistry
- Last updated
- April 2, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
Source and verification
This record is Oklahoma's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Oklahoma Board of Dentistry — see the issuing body section above.
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