Dentists Dentists Dentists examine patientsteeth and gums and correct dental problems.
Most dentists work in private practices and deal with a wide variety of dental problems.
They fill cavities, pull teeth, and try to prevent dental disease. They examine X-ray images of teeth for cracks and defects. Dentists also apply sealants and repair fractured teeth. They may make molds to replace missing or pulled teeth. Sometimes they apply crowns to strengthen teeth.