Dentists are qualified to order blood work as part of their diagnostic process. Blood work can provide valuable information about a patient's overall health, including their blood count, chemistry, and hormone levels. This information can help dentists to identify and treat a variety of conditions, such as anemia, infection, and diabetes.
In addition to providing information about a patient's overall health, blood work can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of dental treatment. For example, blood work can be used to check for signs of infection after a root canal or to monitor the levels of a medication that is being used to treat a gum disease.
