How a dentist (general) can use AI, task by task

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Procedure: [describe]
Hazards: [infection, chemicals, radiation]

List PPE needed, donning and doffing order, and common mistakes. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Procedure: [dental, therapeutic]
Instruments: [list]

Summarize set-up, sequence and safety. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Procedure type: [general]
Agents: [local, general]

Summarize safety checks and monitoring as study notes. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Exam: [check-up, orthodontic assessment]
Patient group: [children, adults]

Write a plain explanation of what happens and common findings. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Situation: [condition or project, no names]
Options: [list]

Compare options and risks; list information needed. I decide. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Topic: [dental care, foot care, prevention]
Patient group: [general]

Help me prepare: the 3 points that matter most for them, plain-language wording, the questions they're likely to ask, and what I should not advise on without more information. Then play them so I can practice.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Treatment: [filling, occlusion, disease]
Patient group: [general]

Write plain-language explanations and aftercare. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Indication: [general]
Options: [drugs]

List considerations, interactions and dosing to verify. I prescribe. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Team: [counselors, clinicians, staff]
Issue or goal: [describe]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Procedure: [dental, therapeutic]
Instruments: [list]

Summarize set-up, sequence and safety. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Treatment: [filling, occlusion, disease]
Patient group: [general]

Write plain-language explanations and aftercare. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Treatment: [filling, occlusion, disease]
Patient group: [general]

Write plain-language explanations and aftercare. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Treatment: [filling, occlusion, disease]
Patient group: [general]

Write plain-language explanations and aftercare. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Program: [describe]
Team: [describe]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Procedure: [type]
Key steps: [describe]

Summarize as study notes with risks and patient education points. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Treatment: [filling, occlusion, disease]
Patient group: [general]

Write plain-language explanations and aftercare. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a dentist (general). Part of my job is to treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and chemistry.
Treatment: [filling, occlusion, disease]
Patient group: [general]

Write plain-language explanations and aftercare. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.