Hierarchy view
dental practitioner
Description
Code
2261.1
Description
Dental practitioners prevent, diagnose and treat anomalies and diseases affecting the teeth, mouth, jaws and adjoining tissues.
Alternative Labels
associate dental practitioner
associate dentist
community dental practitioner
community dentist
conservative dentist
dental practitioner
dentist
geriatric dentist
paediatric dentist
principal dental practitioner
principal dentist
Regulatory Aspect
This occupation is covered by the Directive 2005/36/EC (and its amendments) on the recognition of professional qualifications. Further information on free movement of professionals. To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Optional Knowledge
Concept URI
Status
released