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Dental Assistant $39,000 Job
Work directly with the Dentist
Expose and process radiographs
Provide clients with instructions on oral care following surgery or other treatment procedures
Teach clients how to brush and floss properly
Make impressions of clients’ teeth for study models
Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
Perform office management tasks
Practice Settings Dental Offices Dental school clinics Private and Government
hospitals and clinics Insurance companies Dental laboratories and
dental suppliers
Dental Assistant
Education 1 and 2 year programs in community
colleges and postsecondary vocational-technical schools
On the job training is available Certification or registration
requirements vary according to state Outlook
faster than average Most dentists employ 2-3 dental
assistants
Dental Hygienists $56,000-$72,000 Job
Provide oral hygiene care and dental health education to the client
Need good communication skills, dental knowledge, and clinical skills
Assess and chart oral conditions and review the clients health and dental history
Expose and process dental radiographs
Remove calculus and plaque
Apply fluoride and sealants
Practice Settings Private dental
offices Nursing homes Public health
clinics Educational
institutions
Dental Hygienist Cont’d Education
2-4 years of college required in an Accredited Program
Licensure required, must pass written and clinical examination
Outlook faster than average Increased demand for dental care and
use of hygienists
Dental Lab Technician $35,000-$56,000
Job Seldom work with
clients Creates dental
prostheses, replacements for natural teeth, and dental appliances
Needs artistic skills, fine hand dexterity, and good vision
Practice Settings Commercial dental
labs Private dental
offices Dental schools Hospitals
Dental Lab Tech Cont’d
Education On the job training is available Requires an average of 3-4 years Community college, postsecondary
vocational technical schools, and the Armed Forces offer programs
Outlook No change in employment is expected
Dentist $115,000-160,000 Job
Should have scientific ability and interest, work well with others and enjoy helping people
Can be your own boss Diagnose and treat diseases of
the teeth and their supporting tissues, the tongue, lips, and jaws
Restore teeth damaged by decay or trauma
Replace missing teeth with artificial materials
Provide cosmetic procedures to improve a clients appearance
Perform corrective surgery on the jaws and supporting tissues
Straighten teeth Perform oral hygiene
procedures and provide instructions to clients
Practice Settings Most dentists own their
own practices or work with a partner
Hospitals, clinics, government agencies
Research facilities, and educational institutions
Dentist
Education 3-4 years of undergraduate education
plus 4 years of dental school are required to become a general dentist
An additional 2-3 years of postgraduate education is needed for a specialty degree
Outlook Slower than average growth Jobs will increase, a large number of
dentists are expected to retire
Specialty Areas of Dental Practice
Dental Public Health Dental Health prevention Education Treatment programs at the community level
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries and
defects of the oral and maxillofacial region (area around the jaws and face)
Specialty Areas of Dental Practice
Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics Correction of tooth alignment and
malocclusions (an abnormal relationship of the teeth when biting or closing
Pediatric dentistry Comprehensive dental care of infants
and children though adolescence, including clients who have special needs
Specialty Areas of Dental Practice
Prosthodontics Replacement of missing teeth and oral
structures with artificial substitutes
Gastroenterologist$244,000 - $385,000
Job Deal with disorders
of the stomach and intestines
Practice Settings Private practice Hospitals Clinics
Gastroenterologist Cont’d
Education 4 years of college and acceptance into a
medical school Completes 4 additional years of medical
training 2 years classroom, 2 years working in hospital
setting Residency/Internship
Outlook Faster than average growth due to the
increase in the aging population and the need for primary and specialized health care
Registered Dietician (RD)$36,000 - $52,000
Job A food and nutrition expert Ability to identify and solve problems Strong interest in food and nutrition Ability to work independently
Practice Settings Health care Food service and
research Private practice Public agency
RD cont’d Education
4 year degree in dietetics, food science, or related major at a university or college with an accredited program
Completion of a 6-12 month supervised practice program at a health care facility, community agency, or a food service corporation
Outlook Average growth; increased emphasis on
disease prevention by improved dietary habits