The general dentist is responsible for the medical and dental anamnesis (clinical history of the patient), as well as extra and intra oral clinical examination to gather the necessary elements for the most appropriate treatment of biological, structural, functional and aesthetic problems of the natural dentition and adjacent tissues

Nowadays, it is known that there are several systemic diseases that manifest themselves in the oral cavity, and several oral diseases that have repercussions in various organs. The most common acts in a generalist appointment are the treatment of dental caries/fractures, elimination of pain/infections inherent to a dental piece or area of the oral cavity, and prevention/prophylaxis (advice on oral care auxiliary products). General dentistry often calls upon other more specific areas of dentistry to correct this type of problems.

Usually being the ” point of entry ” to the clinic, it is up to the general dentist to consider which treatments, eventually, require a more specific medical act. At this point, the patient is guided towards the best solutions that each specialty offers for the different oral problems.

The main objectives of the appointment are:

– To diagnose and plan the necessary treatments;

– To be the connection with the various specialities;

– To Clarify all the doubts that the patient has;

– To refer patients to the different specific areas of dentistry, according to their needs.