Transcript Health Careers - Lewiston Altura High School

Dental Careers
April 5, 2017
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Dental workers focus on the teeth and the
soft tissues of the mouth.
Care is directed towards:
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Preventing Dental Diseases
Repairing of Replacing Diseased or Damaged
Teeth
Treating the gingiva (gums)
Treating other supporting structures of the teeth
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Private Dental Offices
Laboratories
Clinics
Dental Departments in Hospitals
Schools
Health Departments
Government Agencies
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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.
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Endodontics:
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Treatment of diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood
vessels, and roots of the teeth.
Root Canal Treatment
Orthodontics:
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Alignment or straightening of the teeth, mouth,
and jaw
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Oral Surgery:
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Pedodontics:
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Surgery on the teeth, mouth, and jaw
Dental treatment of children and adolescents
Periodontics:
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Treatment and prevention of diseases of the
gums, bone, and structures supporting the
teeth.
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Prosthodontics:
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Replacement of natural teeth with artificial teeth
of dentures.
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Dentist
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DMD or DDS
Dental Hygenist
Dental Laboratory Technician
Dental Assistant
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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
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Perform preliminary examinations othe teeth
and mouth
Remove stains and deposits from teeth
Expose and develop x-rays
Perform other therapeutic treatments
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Make and repair a variety of dental
prostheses (artificial teeth)
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Dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic
appliances
Could perform many other tasks
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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