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Want to be a Dental Hygienist?

Dental Hygienis If you love working with tools, are a bit of a science enthusiast and don't mind poking things in people's mouths for a living then there is only one profession you are meant for: Dentistry. What Do Dentists Do? Spread smiles, that's what dentists do. Dentists diagnose and treat problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth, along with administering care to help prevent future problems. Dentists typically do the following: Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities. Repair cracked or fractured teeth. Straighten teeth. Write prescriptions for medications. Teach patients about dental care. Dental Statistics Total No. of Dentists in the US As of 2009, professionally active dentists. 186,084 Dentists Working in a Dental practice In 2009, of all private practitiotners, Solo dentists comprised 58.9% Dentists who work with one other dentist 22.8% Dentists who work with two or more dentists 18.3% Male Vs Female Among 186,084 professionally active dentists in 2009 22.2% (41,309) were female. Specialists In 2009, over one in five professionally active dentists (21.0%) reported that they practiced in a specialty. Fear Of The Drill What's In The Dentist's Toolbox? Forceps Probes Mouth Mirrors Brushes Scalpels Drills Saliva Ejectors X-Ray Machines It's Growing Employment of dentists is expected to grow by 21 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations... now that's something to smile about. Reasons for Growth: Many members of the baby-boom generation will need complicated dental work. Cosmetic dental services, such as teeth-whitening treatments, will become increasingly popular. Each generation is more likely to keep their teeth than past generations so more dental care will be needed in the years to come. How to Become a Dentist Take college courses like Biochemistry, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Physics and General Biology to complete the Pre-dental science requirements in the United States. Get an undergraduate degree before attending dental school. (Time duration: 2-4 yrs) Take the Dental Admission Test (DAT). Complete a dental degree program approved by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation. (Time duration: 4 yrs) Obtain license by passing written and practical examination administered or approved by your state's licensing board. Opt for a specialization and get a specialty license. (Time duration: 2-5 yrs) Start your own practice. What's Next? Dental Specialties Dental public health 1 specialists promote good dental health in specific communities. Median Annual Pay $141,040 Endodontists perform root-canal therapy. Median Annual Pay $161,020 Oral and maxillofacial radiologists diagnose diseases in the head and 3 neck through the use of imaging technologies. Median Annual Pay $161,020 Oral and maxillofacial 4) surgeons operate on the mouth, jaws, teeth, gums, neck, and head. Median Annual Pay $166,400 Oral pathologists diagnose oral diseases, such as oral cancer or oral lesions. Median Annual Pay $161,020 Orthodontists straighten teeth by applying pressure to the teeth with braces. Median Annual Pay $166,400 Pediatric dentists focus on dentistry for children and special-needs patients. Median Annual Pay $161,020 Periodontists treat the gums and bone supporting the teeth. 8) Median Annual Pay $161,020 Prosthodontists replace missing teeth with permanent fixtures, such as crowns and bridges, or with removable fixtures such as dentures. Median Annual Pay $118,400 Dental Hygiene-Process of Care The dental hygiene process of care has five steps: Creating a sequential treatment plan Implementation Diagnosing the problem Evaluation Assessing the patient How Much Does The Tooth Fairy Pay the Dentists? $146,920 $71,490 $33,840 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners Total, All Occupations Dentists Median annual wages, May 2010 Dentists' Wages Top 10 percent Median Annual Wage Lowest 10 percent Less than $71,210 $166,400 or more $146,920 Where Are The Big Bucks? Highest Paying Cities in America giegon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Newyork $67,500 ($134,815 $80.000 - $159,500 $54,455 - $91,563 L.A. Philadelphia Pennsylvania Seattle Washington $53,811- $200,668 $80.000 - $159,500 $88,437 - $152,605 Houston, Texas $90,000 $165,000 "Retrieved on 3rd August 2012 This infographic is created for: CAREER with Online Degrees Source: http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobtrends/trend/q-Dental+Hygienist http://www.payscale.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_hygienist http://www.ada.org/495.aspx BLS About.com

Want to be a Dental Hygienist?

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Those fascinated by dentists’ offices and oral care must have thought about a career as a dental hygienist. With its great employment prospects, here’s how the occupation stacks up.

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