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 Doctors that examine teeth and mouth tissues to diagnose and treat disease and abnormalities; perform corrective surgery on the teeth, gums, tissues, and supporting bones; and work to prevent dental disease.  Average salary in NC is $113,814-$195,053 (salary.com)  Schooling is 8-10 years ( 2 more years to specialize- See next slide for specialist)

 Endodontics : treatment of diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth; often called root canal treatment.  Orthodontics : alignment or straightening of the teeth  Pedodontics : dental treatment of children and adolescents  Periodontics : treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums, bone and structures supporting the teeth.  Prosthodontics : replacement of natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures.  Oral surgeon : surgery on the teeth, mouth, jaw, and facial bones; often called maxillofacial surgery.

 University of North Carolina School of Dentistry  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  NC East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine

 Dental Assistants may perform include taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays), sterilizing instruments and equipment and taking impressions of patients' teeth. Dental Assistants  Training can be on-the-job or an associates degree. However have to pass a written or practical exam. In most states must be hold a certification or license.  Average salary $24,036-$38,251 per year.  See more at : Dental Assisting National BoardDental Assisting National Board (DANB).

Lake Norman Dental Assisting School 747 Brawley School Rd. Mooresville, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- School of Dentistry 3290 Old Dental Building, CB# 7450 Chapel Hill, North Carolina NC DENTAL U 1904 S. Main Street Suite 116 Wake Forest, North Carolina NC DENTAL U 2140 W. Arlington Blvd. Greenville, North Carolina 27834

 Dental Laboratory Technicians work with a variety of materials, as well as sophisticated instruments and equipment, to create dental prostheses. Dental Laboratory Technicians  Make and repair dental prosthesis (dentures, crowns, bridges).  Work under super- vision of dentist.

 Durham Technical Community College 1637 Lawson St Durham, NC  Requires 3-4 years on the job if not done at a school for an Associate’s degree. Can also obtain a Bachelor’s Degree.  Must be Nationally board Certified.

 Dental Hygienists use their knowledge and clinical skills to provide dental hygiene care for patients. Dental Hygienists  Work under supervision of Dentist.

 Requires minimum of an Associate’s Degree. Can obtain a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree.  Have to obtain licensure in state of practice to work in that state.  Average salary in NC for a Dental Hygienists $49,251-$75,569 (salary.com)

There are 13 in NC  Winston-Salem Winston-Salem  Jamestown Jamestown  Sanford Sanford  Chapel Hill Chapel Hill  Goldsboro Goldsboro  Raleigh Raleigh  Weldon Weldon  Charlotte Charlotte  Fayetteville Fayetteville  Wilmington Wilmington  Jacksonville Jacksonville  Hickory Hickory  Asheville Asheville

 For more information go to:  American Dental Association   American Dental Education Association   American Dental Assistants Association 