What it pays
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Half of all Dentists, General in the U.S. earn more than $170,950 a year — the middle 80% land between $86,250 and $319,630. About 124,390 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Dentists, General”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$170,950typical pay / year
124,390people in this work
$319,630+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing3
Diagnose diseases or abnormalities
+Assess newborns and breastfeeding parents presenting with tongue-tie, mastitis signs, abnormal latch, or…
Diagnose diseases or abnormalities
+Assess newborns and breastfeeding parents presenting with tongue-tie, mastitis signs, abnormal latch, or infant weight loss, document findings, order relevant tests or specialist consults if infection or structural disease is suspected, and schedule follow-up within 48 hours.
The tools that do the workeClinicalWorks EHRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Repair or remove damaged teeth
+Refer the mother or infant with suspected dental trauma or decayed teeth to dental care, provide interim pain…
Repair or remove damaged teeth
+Refer the mother or infant with suspected dental trauma or decayed teeth to dental care, provide interim pain control measures for breastfeeding, document the incident, and coordinate urgent dental appointment and transport within 24 hours.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
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Fill pulp chamber and root canals
+If a breastfeeding infant presents with severe tooth decay or abscess affecting feeding, arrange urgent…
Fill pulp chamber and root canals
+If a breastfeeding infant presents with severe tooth decay or abscess affecting feeding, arrange urgent endodontic evaluation, document symptoms and feeding impact, provide safe feeding alternatives, and book definitive care within 48 hours.
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Keeping the record1
Make models for dental appliances
+Capture detailed impressions and measurements of the infant oral cavity and breastfeeding parent’s nipple…
Make models for dental appliances
+Capture detailed impressions and measurements of the infant oral cavity and breastfeeding parent’s nipple anatomy, label models with feeding side and timestamps, and send the set with clinical notes to the dental lab for custom appliance fabrication by Friday.
The tools that do the workDental chartingMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
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Learning2
Administer anesthetics to limit pain
+When a breastfeeding parent needs local anesthesia for a dental procedure impacting feeding, confirm current…
Administer anesthetics to limit pain
+When a breastfeeding parent needs local anesthesia for a dental procedure impacting feeding, confirm current medications and breastfeeding plan, document risks and consent, liaise with the dental clinician to time dosing to minimize infant exposure, and record post-procedure feeding instructions.
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Prescribe antibiotics or medications
+Identify breastfeeding parents or infants who need antibiotics, verify allergies and current breastfeeding…
Prescribe antibiotics or medications
+Identify breastfeeding parents or infants who need antibiotics, verify allergies and current breastfeeding status, consult the prescriber to choose agents safe for lactation, write precise dosing and monitoring notes, and arrange follow-up to confirm clinical response in 48–72 hours.
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The daily work15
Remove diseased tissue using surgical instruments
+Do not perform surgical removal of tissue; escalate the case to the on-call surgeon and document the…
Remove diseased tissue using surgical instruments
+Do not perform surgical removal of tissue; escalate the case to the on-call surgeon and document the lactation-related findings, patient vitals, and reason for referral in the clinical record, then notify the family and follow up tomorrow.
The tools that do the workDental clinical recordsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
+Wear a fit-tested mask, disposable gloves, and safety glasses before any direct patient contact, discard PPE…
Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
+Wear a fit-tested mask, disposable gloves, and safety glasses before any direct patient contact, discard PPE after each visit, document infection control precautions taken and any exposures in the clinical record, and notify clinic infection control if concerns arise.
The tools that do the workDental clinical recordsO*NET
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Manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.
+Prepare the staffing and billing brief: list current lactation appointments, staff shifts, outstanding…
Manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.
+Prepare the staffing and billing brief: list current lactation appointments, staff shifts, outstanding insurance claims and required documents, then send the list and recommended staffing changes to Priya in administration and to the practice manager by Thursday for approval.
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Formulate treatment plans for patients
+Draft an individualized lactation treatment plan noting goals, feeding schedule adjustments, pumps or aids…
Formulate treatment plans for patients
+Draft an individualized lactation treatment plan noting goals, feeding schedule adjustments, pumps or aids recommended, follow-up timeline, and red flags; save the plan in the patient chart and email the plan to the pediatrician and to the family before the end of the week.
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Perform oral or periodontal surgery
+Do not perform oral or periodontal surgery; if the patient requires oral surgical care arrange an urgent…
Perform oral or periodontal surgery
+Do not perform oral or periodontal surgery; if the patient requires oral surgical care arrange an urgent referral to the dental surgeon, record the findings that prompted referral, and coordinate transport or appointment scheduling with the family.
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Perform cosmetic procedures like whitening
+Decline to perform cosmetic dental procedures such as whitening; document the patient's request and provide…
Perform cosmetic procedures like whitening
+Decline to perform cosmetic dental procedures such as whitening; document the patient's request and provide educational materials on safe options, then refer the patient to a qualified cosmetic dental practice and note the referral in the chart.
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Teach patients about oral hygiene and diet
+Teach new and expectant parents the basics of mouth care while breastfeeding: explain gentle gum and lip…
Teach patients about oral hygiene and diet
+Teach new and expectant parents the basics of mouth care while breastfeeding: explain gentle gum and lip cleaning, show how to check latch-related oral trauma, review a breastfeeding-friendly diet that supports milk supply and dental health, and leave a one-page handout for follow-up.
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Manage staff
+Reassign weekly clinic shifts, coach the two new peer counselors on bedside feeding support, confirm coverage…
Manage staff
+Reassign weekly clinic shifts, coach the two new peer counselors on bedside feeding support, confirm coverage for Friday clinic and weekend on-call, and update the staff rota so every shift has one certified lactation consultant.
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Military logistics
+Plan and requisition five portable breast pumps, extra storage coolers, and sterile nipple shields for the…
Military logistics
+Plan and requisition five portable breast pumps, extra storage coolers, and sterile nipple shields for the community outreach van, map pickup and drop windows for a three-day mobile clinic, and log serials for inventory control.
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Ensure public safety and security
+Review clinic visitor flow, schedule a rapid safety briefing for staff on infant choking response and…
Ensure public safety and security
+Review clinic visitor flow, schedule a rapid safety briefing for staff on infant choking response and infection control, label secure storage for donor milk, and notify reception to verify IDs before milk release.
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Manage administrative systems
+Audit electronic patient intake forms, standardise consent language for breastfeeding consultations,…
Manage administrative systems
+Audit electronic patient intake forms, standardise consent language for breastfeeding consultations, streamline referral routing to pediatrics, and publish the updated administrative workflow to the staff shared drive.
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Manage military logistics
+Coordinate shipment and secure storage of donated formula and equipment to the base clinic: confirm carrier…
Manage military logistics
+Coordinate shipment and secure storage of donated formula and equipment to the base clinic: confirm carrier pickup times, prepare manifests for fifty kits, assign two staff to inventory on arrival, and file movement records for audit.
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Delegate activities
+Assign breastfeeding education, overnight call coverage, patient intake phone triage, and one weekly…
Delegate activities
+Assign breastfeeding education, overnight call coverage, patient intake phone triage, and one weekly community class to Maya, Ravi, Tasha, and Jordan respectively, confirm credentials and availability, and send the updated weekly rota to the clinic director by Wednesday noon.
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Develop defence policies
+Draft a staffed emergency breastfeeding support plan for the community clinic that covers surge staffing,…
Develop defence policies
+Draft a staffed emergency breastfeeding support plan for the community clinic that covers surge staffing, equipment caches, security protocols, and escalation to public health, review it with the nursing manager and lawyer, and present the policy to hospital leadership next Friday.
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Dental clinical records
+Record the consultation in the dental clinical records for new client Jenna Ortiz: note latch assessment,…
Dental clinical records
+Record the consultation in the dental clinical records for new client Jenna Ortiz: note latch assessment, feeding history, observed nipple pain cause, management plan and one-week follow-up, and include breastfeeding goals discussed.
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