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Why being a Dentist is the Right Job For You
Why be a Dentist?
The number one reason is the $$$. The median salary for dentists is $149,310.
Also the U.S. News & World Report listed Dentist as the #1 profession in its “100 Best Jobs” list in 2015.
And if your scared that the job outlook in the future isn't as bright as it is now, don't be!!!
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects 23,300 new dentist jobs through the year 2022.
What exactly do Dentists do?
Dentists identify and treat problems concerning a patient's mouth, gums and teeth. Their duties include extracting teeth, fitting dentures and filling cavities. Some choose to specialize in areas that range from treating serious oral problems and diseases, to straightening teeth and performing oral surgeries. They are assisted by dental hygienists, who complete a patient's teeth cleaning, and by dental assistants, who usually help with record keeping and like checking in the patient.
Three Reasons why being a Dentist was the number 1 job in 2015.
Dentistry's Future
As you can see throughout the next couple of years the number of dentists will keep increasing, making this the perfect career for you to go into. Everyone needs dental care and the demand for dentists continues to grow as the population grows.
Being your own Boss
Dentists start off obviously working for other people, but sometimes after they get enough practice they try and branch out and start their own clinic. Obviously owning your own clinic has its advantages as you can start making your own decision and hours.
Salary
This graph shows how much dentists get paid and you can definitely see that they get paid much more than the average job. Now all this cant come without the hard work at first, however that hard work will definitely pay off in the long run.