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CAREER POSSIBILITY IN DENTISTRY Choosing a career is one of the most important
decisions you will ever make. The information below will help you explore
one exciting career possibility in — dentistry. Dentistry - A Career for the Future
Most dentists practicing today made their career decision in late high
school or early college. It is never too soon or too late to begin some
serious thinking about your career in dentistry. To get started, you
will need to know what dentistry offers. This section discusses dentistry’s
many challenges and rewards. Variety
Dentistry is a rapidly changing, expanding profession, involving: Creativity
Dentists are artists as well as scientists. To brighten one tooth or
realign an entire jaw, dentists must have an artist’s esthetic sense
to help their patients look their best. Prestige
Dentists provide an essential health care service. They are highly respected
within the community. Dentists are skilled, conscientious, civic-minded
individuals who work with community leaders, educators, other health
professionals and government officials. They often volunteer services
to school health programs and to elderly, handicapped or poor citizens,
demonstrating a selflessness that is a hallmark of professionalism.
Flexibility
Dentistry allows you to be your own boss. Dentists can balance their
personal and professional lives to meet their individual needs and desires.
Dentistry provides opportunities in a variety of private and public
settings including private practice, teaching, research, public health
and administration Personal Satisfaction
A career in dentistry is personally fulfilling. Dentists perform an
important public service to help people maintain their health and appearance.
To serve the present and future oral health needs of their patients,
dentists enjoy the challenge of a lifetime of learning. Tomorrow’s dentists
will be at the cutting edge of high technology, making the practice
of dentistry even more exciting and rewarding than it is today. Opportunities for Minorities and Women
Dentistry offers minority students exceptional career opportunities.
The need for dentists from minority groups is very strong. Dental care
may be accepted more readily when the dentist has knowledge of the patient’s
language and insight into their cultural background. Career opportunities
for women in dentistry are also particularly good at this time. A Message to Parents
If your son or daughter demonstrates scientific ability and interest,
works well with people and enjoys helping others, he or she may derive
lifelong satisfaction from a career in dentistry. As a parent whose
son or daughter is considering becoming a dentist, you undoubtedly have
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