Hard Skills

• Oral diagnosis
• Preventive dentistry
• Restorative dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Endodontic therapy (root canal treatment)
• Periodontal therapy
• Oral surgery and extractions
• Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, dentures)
• Dental implant restoration
• Occlusion and bite adjustment
• Pediatric dentistry
• Emergency dental care
• Dental anesthesia and pain management
• Infection control and sterilization
• Treatment planning

Technical Proficiencies

• Digital radiography (X-rays)
• Intraoral camera use
• CBCT imaging interpretation
• Electronic health records (EHR)
• Practice management software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental)
• CAD/CAM dentistry (CEREC or similar)
• Impression taking (digital and traditional)
• Laser dentistry
• Nitrous oxide administration
• Local anesthetic techniques
• Dental charting

Soft Skills

• Patient communication
• Chairside manner
• Patient education and counseling
• Pain and anxiety management
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Ethical decision-making
• Cultural sensitivity
• Leadership in clinical settings

Industry Certifications & Credentials

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
• State dental license
• DEA registration
• CPR/BLS certification
• ACLS or PALS certification
• Board certification (where applicable)
• Continuing education in specialty areas

Practice Management & Business Skills

• Treatment plan presentation
• Case acceptance improvement
• Insurance verification and coding awareness
• Recall and retention strategies
• Clinical workflow optimization
• Staff training and mentoring
• Quality assurance and compliance
• OSHA and HIPAA compliance

Action Verbs

• Diagnosed
• Treated
• Restored
• Extracted
• Implemented
• Educated
• Collaborated
• Supervised
• Optimized
• Improved
• Managed
• Streamlined
• Developed
• Performed
• Ensured