Dentist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dentist prevent and treat problems affecting the mouth and teeth, including dental and oral disease. They also treat injuries and correct dental issues. The most common role in dentistry is as a dental practitioner (GDP). As a GDP you would work as a self-employed contractor providing dental care to the general public. You might provide services under the NHS, privately or both.

Salary:

Median pay (annual): 149,310 USD.

Median pay (hourly): 71.79 USD.

Education:

Some dentists choose to study a subspecialty, such as orthodontics. Most dentists obtain an undergraduate degree before completing a four-year dental program and earning a doctoral degree in dental medicine or dental surgery.

Demand for this Profession:

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.

Reflection: i would like to be one because i could help kids have a better hygiene.