Dentistry (five years)

Dentistry

the profession concerned with the prevention and treatment of oral disease, including diseases of the teeth and supporting structures and diseases of the soft tissues of the mouth. Dentistry also encompasses the treatment and correction of malformation of the jaws, misalignment of the teeth, and birth anomalies of the oral cavity such as cleft palate. In addition to general practice, dentistry includes many specialties and subspecialties, including orthodontics and dental orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral and maxillofacial pathology, endodontics, public health dentistry, and oral and maxillofacial radiology.

Ten Great Reasons to Be a Dentist

1. Service to Others: Help people maintain and improve their oral health, quality of life and appearance
2. Balanced Lifestyle: Dentistry offers flexibility to balance professional and personal life
3. Empower Your Patients: Give patients smiles they are proud to wear
4. Technology and Research: Be involved with the scientific advancement of dentistry
5. Be a Leader: Earn respect from your family, friends and community
6. Prevention/Education: Be an educator on the importance of oral health
7. Detect Disease: Treat oral health and detect disease – including cancer and cardiovascular
8. Be Creative: Use your artistic and scientific talents
9. Success Potential: With the aging population and increase in access to care, the demand and need for dentistry is on the rise
10. Self-Employment: Own a dental practice and be your own boss