🩺Medicine & Health
Dentist
Treats teeth and the mouth
Diagnoses and treats conditions of the teeth, gums and mouth, and works on preventing them.
What they do
- ▹Examines the mouth and takes dental X-rays
- ▹Treats cavities and other dental diseases
- ▹Performs minor surgical procedures (extractions, implants)
- ▹Advises on dental care and prevention
Skills you need
- ▹Fine motor skills and precise hand movement
- ▹Attention to detail
- ▹Calm and patience while working with a patient
- ▹Ability to put a patient at ease
- ▹Physical stamina for long hours standing
Focus on these subjects at school
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Where they work
- ▹Public and private dental clinics
- ▹A private practice after gaining experience
- ▹Dental departments of hospitals and clinics
- ▹Dental material manufacturers (consulting)
- ▹University dental clinics
Pros
- + Steady demand in any city or town
- + Results are visible immediately, unlike many other medical specialties
Challenges
- − Long and expensive training
- − Requires high physical precision and concentration
Programs that lead to this profession
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