Dentist

Duties and responsibilities:

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instructions on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.  Some of the things dentists do are; removing decay from teeth and fill cavities, repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth, straighten teeth to correct bite issues, administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedure and etc. Dentists use a variety of equipment, including x-ray machines, drills, mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels.

Median salary: $152,700

Education Required:

·         Bachelor’s degree prior to admission to dental school

·         Doctoral degree in dental medicine or dental surgery

·         Some dental specializations require completion of a residency

·         Licensing is required for dentists in all states

Demand or need for this profession:

Dentists held about 146,800 jobs in 2012. Some dentists own their own businesses and work alone or with a small staff. Other dentists have partners in their practice.  Employment of dentists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2014 to 2024.

Reflection:

I don't want to be a dentist because it has never interested me. I never liked to go to the dentist as a kid and well because of that i wouldn't like to become one.