in the field of dentistry there are professions that can be specialized as well as generalized, such...
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In the field of Dentistry there are professions that can be specialized as well as generalized, such as: Dental Public Health: Pertaining to the dental health of large populations. Oral and maxillofacial pathology: Relating pathology with the dental health of
individuals. Oral and maxillofacial radiology: Use imaging technology to diagnose the head and
neck. Oral and maxillofacial surgery: Work on mouth, gums, teeth, jaws, neck and head. Orthodontics/ Dentofacial Orthopaedics:
Work on the straightening teeth with devices.
Endodontics: Perform root canal therapy Periodontics : Treat bones and gums of teeth. Pediatric dentistry: Treating children and special needs patients.
Prosthodontists: Incorporate the use of prosthetic teeth.
In the field of Dentistry, salaries vary depending on many factors!The following table is provided from U.S. Department of Labor.
Table 1
General Employment Employment Mean hourly wage Mean annual wage
Numeric Value 4,770 $68.30 $142,070
Table 2
Industry Employment Mean hourly wage Mean annual wage
Offices of Dentists 2,280 $83.15 $172,950
Federal Executive Branch (OES designation)
1,670 $66.38 $138,060
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
70 $37.02 $77,000
Associate-Employed Dentist Benefits Self-Employed Dentist Benefits
Health insurance provided Accountable
Malpractice insurance provided Accountable
Life insurance Accountable
Retirement plans Accountable
401K Accountable
Occupational Title Employment, 2008Projected
Employment, 2018
Change,2008-18
Number Percent
Dentists 141,900 164,000 22,100 16
Dentists, general 120,200 138,600 18,400 15
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons 6,700 7,700 1,000 15
Orthodontists 7,700 9,200 1,500 20
Prosthodontists 500 700 100 28
Dentists, all other specialists 6,900 7,900 1,000 15
NOTE: Data in this table are rounded. See the discussion of the employment projections table in the Handbook introductory chapter on Occupational Information Included in the Handbook.
Degree Requirements to get into dentistry schools:
Bachelor in ScienceThen, “apply to one of the 57 dental schools … [that are] accredited by
the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation. (2)”
A test will be administered prior to acceptance, known as the Dental Admissions Test (DAT).
After four years in Dental school, the prospective dentist will be awarded with a degree of either a:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Table 1 shows four year colleges in the tri-state area of NYC, that have pre-dentistry programs. These schools will help students navigate towards acceptance in dentistry schools.
Table 1
4 year college Location College Board code
Touro College NewYork, New York 2902
Wagner College Staten Island, New York 2966
Table 2 shows dental schools accredited by ADA in the tri state areaTable 2
Dental Schools granting DDS and DMD degrees Location
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine 325 Squire Hall; 3435 Main StreetBuffalo, NY 14214-3008
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine 630 West 168th StreetPH7 East Room 122New York, NY 10032
New York University College of Dentistry 345 East 24th StreetNew York, NY 10010
State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine Health Sciences Center;154 Rockland HallStony Brook, NY 11794-8700
An aspiring dentist should have a strong background in science, work hard and
display this performance through their GPA.
According to the occupational outlook handbook from the bureau of labor statistics “Dentists should have good visual memory; excellent judgment regarding space, shape, and color; a high degree of manual dexterity; and scientific ability. Good business sense, self-discipline, and good communication skills are helpful for success in private practice.(3)”
In order to be a fully functioning dentist this is what will be needed:
→ A degree of 2 to 4 years of post grad education from an accredited dental school.
→ Special State Examinations such as:
→ Written examination administered by the state or,
It can also be completed by passing the National Board of Dental Examinations → Practical examination by the state
There are many opportunities for advancement
Programs by Dental SchoolsFor researchFor teaching
Programs by HospitalsFor research
Personal AdvancementsWorking in an
establishmentOpening up own practice
Companies / Organizations that offer jobs in this field:Academy of CAD/CAM Dentistry (ACCD)Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE)Academy of Computerized Dentistry of North America (ACDNA)Academy of Dental Materials (ADM)American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (AAMP)New York State Dental Foundation (NYSDF)National Museum of Dentistry (NMD)
Association Location SiteAmerican Dental Association Chicago, IL www.ada.org
American Association of Endodontists Chicago, IL www.aae.org
American Association of Public Health Dentistry Springfield, IL www.aaphd.org
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Evans, GA www.aaomr.org
American Dental Education Association Washington, DC www.adea.org
American Academy of Prosthodontists Chicago, IL www.prosthodontics.org
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Dentists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos072.htm (visited January 26, 2010).
“Major: Predentistry” CollegeBoard. The College Board, 2010. Web. 19 Jan. 2010. http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/51.1101.html
“DDS/DMD Programs - U.S.” American Dental Association . American Dental Association, 2009. Web. 20 Jan. 2010. http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/programs/search_ddsdmd_us.asp
“Academic Societies and Professional Organizations” Dr Bicuspid. DrBiscuspid, 2010. Web. 19 Jan. 2010. http://www.drbicuspid.com/index.asp?sec=lin&sub=def&Pag=def&bc=152x226&srt=A1&pg=N1