What does a dentist do on a daily basis?

A dentist examines patients, educates patients, and performs dental procedures on a daily basis. Here are some details on the daily activities of a dentist:

• Examines patients. A dentist sees a wide variety of patients during any given day. They perform patient assessments to understand the overall dental health and status of a patient. They then use this information to fill out paperwork on the patient and inform the dentist of any necessary dental work the patient might need to schedule.
• Educates patients. Dentists talk with patients about their dental status and educate them on treatment plans for better overall dental care. They might teach patients how to floss or brush their teeth properly. In addition, they might also make dietary suggestions with the goal of improving a patient's overall dental health.
• Performs dental procedures. Dentists perform a wide variety of dental procedures for different patients on a daily basis. This includes procedures like root canals, fillings, extractions, and other forms of dental surgery. Some also provide cosmetic-related treatments to patients, such as teeth whitening procedures, braces, or veneers.