1. Ernesto Benavides<br /> DENTIST, GENERAL<br />What do dentists do?<br />*Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformation of teeth and gums.<br />*Administer anesthetic to limit the amount of pain felt by the patients.<br />*Formulate a plan to treat patients’ dental problems.<br />*Teach patients proper dental hygiene.<br />*Examine teeth and gums using X-ray, dental instruments, and other diagnostic equipment.<br />*Write prescription for antibiotics and other medicines.<br />Where and how they work?<br />Dentist usually work in their own offices, thought some may work in clinics or hospitals. They work under sterile conditions and must take precautions to prevent the spread of disease; protective wear such as gloves, masks, and gowns must be worn at all times. Most dentists can create their own schedules and the amount of hours they wish to work usually includes evening and weekend hours.<br />How much money do they earn?<br />The dentists here in Texas earn 68.66 dollars an hour and 142,820 dollars a year.<br />How Much Education and Experience They Need?<br />A master’s degree is the minimum formal education required for this occupation, though <br /> <br />