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Careers in Dentistry

Dentistry is a dynamic profession—with a wealth of differing career opportunities. Knowing these options and selecting the career path that is right for you will be the foundation to your success. Below are highlights from the various career paths a dentist may choose—just to help you with your options. Although the traditional solo dental practice may have lured you to dental school, you may have found out that you excel at other aspects of dentistry such as working with children, research, teaching, etc. Whatever path you decide—you will find that dentistry is one of the most rewarding careers you could have chosen—both personally and professionally.

Information on alternative careers is also available in this Infopak.

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