Benifits of studying dental
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Pay
Dentists are well-paid medical professionals. The average annual pay for all dentists was $161,750 as of May 2011, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those that own their own business typically earn more, as do dentists that operate in larger metropolitan areas. New Hampshire, Delaware, Maine, North Dakota and Alabama are the five top-paying states, with dentists averaging over $200,000 annually in each.
Prestige
Similar to doctors, dentists typically hold a high status position in their communities. A British Dental Journal study revealed that dentist students claimed that status was a primary motivator for their pursuit of a career in dentistry. The importance or value placed on the work dentists do has increased in the early 21st century thanks to more public discussion of the merits of preventative dental care. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 21-percent growth in dentists from 2010 to 2020, based somewhat on this increased importance.
Autonomy
Dentists are usually either self-employed or partners in a bigger practice. This gives them a lot of autonomy in their work. They not only practice dentistry, they manage a business. This includes choosing a location, designing an office, hiring and managing hygienists and support staff, promoting the business, and monitoring financial performance. While this is stressful to some, dentists generally appreciate the ability to make decisions for themselves that affect their lives.
Work Environment
Dentists are constantly on the move. They bounce around from one patient to the next doing routine checks and basic dental treatment. While many do general practice, others specialize in certain types of dental work, such as gum disease or tooth extractions. The office place is also a part of the experience of dental work. Collaborating with hygienists and office staff makes the job enjoyable if good morale is maintained and relationships are strong. Dentists also have the chance to build relationships with patients over time.
Dentists are well-paid medical professionals. The average annual pay for all dentists was $161,750 as of May 2011, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those that own their own business typically earn more, as do dentists that operate in larger metropolitan areas. New Hampshire, Delaware, Maine, North Dakota and Alabama are the five top-paying states, with dentists averaging over $200,000 annually in each.
Prestige
Similar to doctors, dentists typically hold a high status position in their communities. A British Dental Journal study revealed that dentist students claimed that status was a primary motivator for their pursuit of a career in dentistry. The importance or value placed on the work dentists do has increased in the early 21st century thanks to more public discussion of the merits of preventative dental care. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 21-percent growth in dentists from 2010 to 2020, based somewhat on this increased importance.
Autonomy
Dentists are usually either self-employed or partners in a bigger practice. This gives them a lot of autonomy in their work. They not only practice dentistry, they manage a business. This includes choosing a location, designing an office, hiring and managing hygienists and support staff, promoting the business, and monitoring financial performance. While this is stressful to some, dentists generally appreciate the ability to make decisions for themselves that affect their lives.
Work Environment
Dentists are constantly on the move. They bounce around from one patient to the next doing routine checks and basic dental treatment. While many do general practice, others specialize in certain types of dental work, such as gum disease or tooth extractions. The office place is also a part of the experience of dental work. Collaborating with hygienists and office staff makes the job enjoyable if good morale is maintained and relationships are strong. Dentists also have the chance to build relationships with patients over time.
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