Careers in Dentistry

There are many unique opportunities and benefits within your reach if you choose a dental career. Are you interested in becoming a dentist? In addition to private practice, excellent opportunities exist in teaching and research, careers with government agencies or in industry. If you are interested in helping to prevent disease while assisting patients to maintain their health, a career as a dental hygienist may be for you. If you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with your hands as well as your mind and want a career with responsibility, consider dental assisting. The hallmarks of the qualified dental laboratory technician are skill in using small hand instruments, accuracy, artistic ability and attention to minute detail.

Visit the Career Resources pages in the Your Oral Health section for brochures, fact sheets and additional resources on each of these careers.

Contact Information
Bev Skoog
Phone: 800-621-8099 x2390 or 312-440-2390
E-mail: skoogb@ada.org

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