Description
The development, appearance, classification, function and characteristics of teeth and their position in the mouth.
Alternative labels
anatomy of the teeth
characteristics of tooth anatomy
tooth anatomy
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Dental anatomy is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Dental instrument assembler: Dental instrument assemblers assemble various dental instruments, such as drills, lasers, probes, mirrors, and dental imaging devices. They use various machinery, hand tools, chemicals, adhesives and epoxies to assemble the dental instruments. They use precision tools and work in cleanroom environments.
Dentistry lecturer: Dentistry lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers, and often doctors who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, dentistry, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, for grading papers and exams, for leading laboratory practices, and for leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field of dentistry, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.
Optional knowledge
Dental anatomy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Dental anatomy – ESCO
