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Re:Routine dental X-rays are not backed by evidence–experts ... by bonoboTP on Tuesday October 15, 2024 @06:47AM (#41847186)
Note that "optometrist" is distinct from "ophthalmologist", which is the actual eye doctor. The optometrist job is only about fitting glasses and contacts for near/farsightedness, while ophthalmologists can treat all manners of eye diseases.

And the final form of dentists, oral-maxillofacial surgeons are an all in one and have to study general medicine, surgery and dentistry.

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Re:Routine dental X-rays are not backed by evidence–experts ... by razakel on Tuesday October 15, 2024 @07:26AM (#41847391)
An optician fits lenses, an optometrist measures your vision (and can refer you to an ophthalmologist if they spot something unusual).
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