Dental Careers June 27, 2016

 Dental workers focus on the teeth and the soft tissues of the mouth.  Care is directed towards:  Preventing Dental Diseases  Repairing of Replacing Diseased or Damaged Teeth  Treating the gingiva (gums)  Treating other supporting structures of the teeth

 Private Dental Offices  Laboratories  Clinics  Dental Departments in Hospitals  Schools  Health Departments  Government Agencies

 Most dental professionals work in general dentistry practices where all types of dental conditions are treated in people of all ages.  Some however work in specialty areas.

 Endodontics:  Treatment of diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth.  Root Canal Treatment  Orthodontics:  Alignment or straightening of the teeth, mouth, and jaw

 Oral Surgery:  Surgery on the teeth, mouth, and jaw  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 of dentures.

1. Dentist  DMD or DDS 2. Dental Hygenist 3. Dental Laboratory Technician 4. Dental Assistant

 Doctors who examine teeth and mouth tissues to diagnose and treat disease and abnormalities.  Perform surgery on the teeth, gums, and tissues  Work to prevent dental diseases  Supervise other dental workers  Entrepreneurs

 Perform preliminary examinations othe teeth and mouth  Remove stains and deposits from teeth  Expose and develop x-rays  Perform other therapeutic treatments

 Make and repair a variety of dental prostheses (artificial teeth)  Dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances  Could perform many other tasks

 Work under supervision of dentist  Prepare patients for examinations  Pass Instruments  Sterilize Instruments  Prepare Dental materials  Take and develop x-rays  Teach preventive health care  Perform receptionist duties (small clinic)

OccupationEducation Required Job Outlook to year 2010 Average Yearly Earnings DentistDMD or DDA: 2 years additional to hygienist. (8 years) Below Average Growth $84,000 - $200,00 Dental HygienistLicensed in State of Practice: Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s depending on state Above Average Growth $33,700 - $69,000 Dental Laboratory Technician Associate’s Degree Certification or on the job training Average Growth$19,400 - $52,600 Dental AssistantAssociate’s Degree or on-the-job training Above Average Growth $15,600 - $31,200