Dental hygienists are licensed to provide services directly to patients. Provide oral preventive therapy. The doctor of dental surgery will be qualified to diagnose, prevent and treat oral disease. Detect and treat dental disease. Perform oral surgery.
Physicians practice in a variety of medical specialties.
Practice may be in diverse urban, rural or international settings, can focus on research, education or administration as well as direct patient care. Be a leader in preventing and treating disease, as well as contributing to the welfare of patients and society. Incorporate into practice current knowledge of scientific and technological developments and new knowledge of human behavior. Academic Programs Nursing Registered nurses focus on caring as they provide direct patient services to all types of individuals. Nurses work in hospitals, clinics, schools, industry, and private and community health care agencies.