Every dentist procedure in Maple Hospital, in order
The Dentist role is a sequence, not a single action. Each patient walks the same eight-step path, and each step pays its own XP. Here is the full table I built from timing every step across multiple visits. Run them top to bottom and you will not leave XP on the table.
| Procedure | Unlock condition | Duration | XP | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chart check | Every patient | ~5s | +5 XP | easy |
| Oral exam (mirror) | After intake | ~10s | +8 XP | easy |
| Dental X-ray | Patient seated | ~10s | +10 XP | easy |
| Scale & clean | After exam | ~20s | +12 XP | medium |
| Local anesthetic | Before drilling | ~8s | +10 XP | medium |
| Drill & fill cavity | After anesthetic | ~25s | +15 XP | hard |
| Polish (optional) | After fill | ~6s | +6 XP | easy |
| Discharge & log | Treatment done | ~5s | +9 XP | easy |
XP figures are approximate from hands-on timing; exact values are community-sourced and may shift between updates.
Interactive dentist procedure checklist
Keep this open on a second screen while you play. Tick each step as you complete it — the progress bar fills as you go, and the list confirms when you have run a full dental shift. Nothing is stored; refreshing resets it.
Dentist Procedure Checklist
Tick each step as you complete it in-game. Following the full order banks the most XP per patient.
- +5 XPCheck the patient chart at intake
Note the flagged tooth and any pain markers before you start.
- +8 XPRun the oral exam with the mirror tool
Hover each quadrant until the highlighted tooth turns amber.
- +10 XPTake a dental X-ray
Stand at the imaging plate; the capture only fires when the patient is seated.
- +12 XPScale & clean (scaler tool)
Clear all plaque markers — partial cleans give partial XP.
- +10 XPApply local anesthetic before drilling
Skipping this drops the patient's comfort bar and fails the visit.
- +15 XPDrill & fill the flagged cavity
Match the filling size to the cavity outline; oversized fills get rejected.
- +6 XPPolish the treated tooth
A quick optional step that nudges the comfort bonus higher.
- +9 XPDischarge & log the visit
Confirm at the desk to bank the full visit XP, not just per-step XP.
Dentist pro tips and the mistakes that cost you patients
Most failed dental visits come down to two errors: skipping anesthetic and walking off before discharge. This table pairs each habit worth keeping with the mistake it prevents.
| ✅ Do this | ❌ Avoid this |
|---|---|
| Read the chart before touching a tool | Guessing the flagged tooth and exam-ing every quadrant |
| Take the X-ray to reveal the cavity outline | Drilling blind and rejecting your own fill |
| Apply anesthetic before any drilling | Jumping to the drill — it fails the visit instantly |
| Match filling size to the cavity outline | Oversized fills that get rejected |
| Confirm discharge at the desk | Walking off after the fill and losing the visit bonus |
| Work steadily to keep the comfort bar up | Long idle pauses that drain comfort to zero |
| Polish for the small comfort bonus | Treating polish as mandatory when the queue is busy |
| Stack patients in a medium-population server | Empty servers with no patient flow |
Dentist vs Doctor XP: which role earns faster?
This is the question I get most from players choosing a specialist role. The short version: Dentist pays more per patient but cycles slower, while Doctor cycles faster for less per patient. Here is the side-by-side.
| Metric | 🦷 Dentist | 👨⚕️ Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| XP per patient | Higher (8-step visit) | Lower (single consult) |
| Patients per hour | Fewer (slower cycle) | More (fast cycle) |
| Skill ceiling | Cavity-fill precision | Diagnosis variety |
| Fail risk | Skip anesthetic = fail | Low |
| Best for | Methodical players | Throughput players |
See it in action
Maple Hospital gameplay overview
Watch a full Maple Hospital session to see how the dental room and other roles fit into the wider game:
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Testing methodology
How We Tested the Dentist Role
The procedure order and step durations come from working the dental chair across several Maple Hospital sessions and timing each step with a stopwatch against the in-game patient flow. The XP figures are approximate — they are derived from before/after XP readings per visit and are rounded. The exact unlock level for the Dentist role is community-sourced (player reports cluster around the mid-game role tier, roughly Level 20-25) rather than confirmed from an official patch note, so verify it against your current in-game role menu. Anything that could shift between updates is flagged in the text as community-sourced. Last verified: June 5, 2026.
Dentist guide FAQ
What level do you need to be a Dentist in Maple Hospital Roblox?
Community reports place the Dentist unlock around the mid-game role tier (~Level 20-25). Play Nurse from Level 0 to reach it fastest — Nurse gives the best XP per minute of any free starting role.
Where is the dental clinic in Maple Hospital?
It is a dedicated dental room with its own chair, imaging plate, and instrument tray. Select the Dentist role from the role menu, then walk to the chair to start receiving patients.
What procedures does the Dentist do?
Eight per visit: chart check, oral exam, X-ray, scale & clean, local anesthetic, drill & fill, polish, and discharge. Each pays its own XP and discharge banks a full-visit bonus.
How do you get the most XP as a Dentist?
Run every step in order, never skip the chart check or the discharge confirmation, and always apply anesthetic before drilling. Skipping anesthetic fails the visit and costs the whole patient.
Is the Dentist role free?
Yes. Like the other medical roles, Dentist is free once you hit the unlock level — no Gamepass required.
Is Dentist better than Doctor for XP?
Dentist pays more per patient but cycles slower; Doctor cycles faster for less per patient. Over a full session they land close. Dentist rewards careful play, Doctor rewards throughput.
What is the hardest part of the Dentist role?
Matching the filling size to the cavity outline — wrong sizes get rejected and have to be redone. The second pitfall is forgetting anesthetic before drilling, which fails the visit.
Can you skip the X-ray step?
You can on simple cavities, but you forfeit its XP and lose the cavity outline guide that makes the fill easier. Take the X-ray for max XP and an easier fill.
Why does my patient leave before I finish?
The comfort bar drains over time and faster if you drill without anesthetic. If it empties, the patient leaves and the visit is lost. Apply anesthetic early and avoid long pauses.
Does the Dentist role appear in every server?
Yes, once you meet the unlock level — it is part of the specialist role set. Exact unlock level and tool layout are community-sourced and can shift between updates.
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