Dentists examine patients' teeth and mouth tissue in order to diagnose and treat problems. Many dentists are general practitioners, while others specialize in areas including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery and periodontics. To become a dentist one must earn a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree by attending four years of dental school after college. Job growth in this field will be faster than the average for all occupations through 2018, but outlook will vary by specialty (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition).
To learn more about having a career as a dentist, read Dentists: Career Information. This article will give you basic details about this occupation, including information about earnings, educational requirements, job outlook and advancement opportunities. Since firsthand accounts can provide you with the best information, try to interview someone who works in this field. If you don't know anyone, perhaps someone in your network does. You can even ask your dentist if he or she can meet with you. Take the Should You Become a Dentist? quiz to help you decide if this career is a good fit for you.
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