Dentist

Dentist

Duties and Responsibilities: If you are a doctor you have educate patients on oral health. You will be examining teeth and diagnosing patients by using tools such as x-rays. You will have to be able to restore teeth affected by decay and treating gum diseases. Also recruiting, training and managing staff, overseeing budgets and maintaining stocks of equipment.

Salary: It is $30,132 for regular dentist. Regular and private dentist $50,000 to $110,000. And private doctors salary are $140,000 and more.

Education:  You must have an approved degree in dentistry to practise as a dentist and courses take at least five years to complete. You'll typically need high grades at A-level/Highers in chemistry, biology and physics or mathematics. Some dental schools offer a one-year pre-dental course for those who don't have the required A-levels or equivalent.

Demand or need for this profession: Manual dexterity and technical dental skills, plus the ability to maintain intense concentration for prolonged periods. The ability to build relationships with patients and colleagues. High level communication and interpersonal skills, for interaction with patients of all ages and backgrounds. An interest in the welfare of others and a sympathetic manner, particularly to deal with patients' fears.         

                                                          

Reflection: No i would not want to be a dentist because people breath smell. Maybe yes but i would make them brush their teeth and drink some mouthwash. But that isn't what i want to be and i would not do it.