General dentist 1 article

General dentist provides primary dental care across a broad range of preventive, diagnostic, restorative and routine surgical needs rather than limiting practice to one recognized specialty. Typical work can include examinations, fillings, periodontal care, uncomplicated endodontics, extractions and prosthodontic treatment, with referral when complexity exceeds the clinician's competence or facilities. The role is defined by comprehensive first-contact dentistry and continuity of care, not by ownership of a practice or by specialist-level treatment in every discipline.