Dental Medicine
The Profession
Dentists are involved in the total oral health care of patients. Primary care
is usually given by someone who practices general dentistry or pediatric dentistry.
To practice a speciality, an additional two to four years of training are required.
Dental medicine specialities include oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics,
orthodontics, oral pathology, and public health.
Career Options
Solo and group practices, public health dentistry, education, administration,
and career opportunities in the military.
Salary Information
Dentist’s annual mean salary: $102,807
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| Course Requirements
- Dental Medicine |
| General Biology w/Lab |
8 |
General Physics with Lab |
8 |
| General Chemistry w/ Lab |
8 |
Mathematics |
6 |
| Organic Chemistry |
8 |
English |
6 |
| note: these are undergraduate degree requirements |
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