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Dental Careers May 3, 2017 Dental workers focus on the teeth and the soft tissues of the mouth. Care is directed towards: Preventing Dental Diseases Repairing of Replacing Diseased or Damaged Teeth Treating the gingiva (gums) Treating other supporting structures of the teeth Private Dental Offices Laboratories Clinics Dental Departments in Hospitals Schools Health Departments Government Agencies Most dental professionals work in general dentistry practices where all types of dental conditions are treated in people of all ages. Some however work in specialty areas. Endodontics: Treatment of diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth. Root Canal Treatment Orthodontics: Alignment or straightening of the teeth, mouth, and jaw Oral Surgery: Pedodontics: Surgery on the teeth, mouth, and jaw Dental treatment of children and adolescents Periodontics: Treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth. Prosthodontics: Replacement of natural teeth with artificial teeth of dentures. 1. Dentist 2. 3. 4. DMD or DDS Dental Hygenist Dental Laboratory Technician Dental Assistant Doctors who examine teeth and mouth tissues to diagnose and treat disease and abnormalities. Perform surgery on the teeth, gums, and tissues Work to prevent dental diseases Supervise other dental workers Entrepreneurs Perform preliminary examinations othe teeth and mouth Remove stains and deposits from teeth Expose and develop x-rays Perform other therapeutic treatments Make and repair a variety of dental prostheses (artificial teeth) Dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances Could perform many other tasks Work under supervision of dentist Prepare patients for examinations Pass Instruments Sterilize Instruments Prepare Dental materials Take and develop x-rays Teach preventive health care Perform receptionist duties (small clinic) Occupation Education Required Job Outlook to year Average Yearly 2010 Earnings Dentist DMD or DDA: 2 years additional to hygienist. (8 years) Below Average Growth $84,000 $200,00 Dental Hygienist Licensed in State Above Average of Practice: Growth Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s depending on state $33,700 $69,000 Dental Laboratory Technician Associate’s Degree Average Growth Certification or on the job training $19,400 $52,600 Dental Assistant Associate’s Degree Above Average or on-the-job Growth training $15,600 - $31,200