Q. I am a Junior in High School looking to become a dentist. Can someone please xplain me all the classses I should take in High School and all the other things I should do in High School. And then what classes do I have to take in college for my undergrad and then what after that. Can someone please outline this for me in details. Thank You. And also what are some good colleges to go to.
A. Helpful High School Courses:
Business
Introduction to Business
Computer and Information Sciences
Basic Computer
Business Computer Applications
General Computer Applications
Elective Activities
Leadership
Community Service
English Language and Literature
English Composition
English and Language Arts (Four years)
Public Speaking
Technical Writing
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Food and Nutrition
Food Science
Health and Safety Education
Health Education
Community Health
Healthcare Sciences
Exploration of Healthcare Careers
Healthcare Occupations
Advanced Health Care Occupations
Emergency Medical Technology
Dental Assisting
Dental Laboratory Technology
Healthcare Sciences Work Experience
Life and Physical Sciences
Physical Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Biology
Advanced Biology courses
Chemistry
Advanced Chemistry courses
Second Language and Literature
Second Language (such as Spanish)
Social Sciences and History
Consumer Law
Psychology
(Since many dentists are self-employed, you may find it useful to take business, accounting, and computer courses.)
Dentist Statistics:
Nationally, about 152,600 dentists work in this medium-sized occupation. Almost all dentists work in dental offices and clinics.
About nine out of ten dentists are in private practice. They work for themselves or for a dentist who owns the practice. Most dentists work alone or with a small staff. Other dentists have partners. Some work for other dentists as associate dentists.
About 40 percent of dentists are self-employed.
Preparation
To work as a dentist, you must:
complete at least two years of college;
take science courses in college;
graduate from dental school;
pass a state exam to get a license;
have strong interpersonal skills; and
be self-motivated.
Formal Education
Most students need four years to complete dental school. Most dental schools award a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. Others award a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree. In dental school, you take courses in anatomy, microbiology, and physiology. In the lab, you learn how to treat patients and do various procedures.
Dental schools require you to have at least two years of college courses before enrolling. Most of the required courses are in the sciences. However, most dental students have a bachelor's degree. It is helpful if you major in pre-dentistry or a life science before entering dental school.
One out of four new graduates of dental school enrolls in a postgraduate training program. These programs prepare you for one of eight dental specialties. This training may last an additional two to four years.
Work Experience
Some dental school graduates get more experience by working with an established dentist. You can work as an associate for several years before starting your own practice.
On-the-job Training
In the last two years of study, you begin treating patients. Students work in dental clinics under the supervision of licensed dentists.
Licensing and Certification
Dentist applicants must:
1) Have graduated from an accredited dental school.
2) Pass the National Board of Dental Examiners examination with an average score of at least 75%.
3) Pass a clinical examination.
Fees
Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application - $25; examination--$600; license--$300; annual license renewal--$300.
All states and the District of Columbia require dentists to be licensed. Requirements vary by state.
Graduate Schools and Programs at Universities (for Dentistry):
University of California-Los Angeles School of Dentistry
Northwestern University Dental School
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
University School of Dental and Oral Surgery
New York University College of Dentistry
Business
Introduction to Business
Computer and Information Sciences
Basic Computer
Business Computer Applications
General Computer Applications
Elective Activities
Leadership
Community Service
English Language and Literature
English Composition
English and Language Arts (Four years)
Public Speaking
Technical Writing
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Food and Nutrition
Food Science
Health and Safety Education
Health Education
Community Health
Healthcare Sciences
Exploration of Healthcare Careers
Healthcare Occupations
Advanced Health Care Occupations
Emergency Medical Technology
Dental Assisting
Dental Laboratory Technology
Healthcare Sciences Work Experience
Life and Physical Sciences
Physical Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Biology
Advanced Biology courses
Chemistry
Advanced Chemistry courses
Second Language and Literature
Second Language (such as Spanish)
Social Sciences and History
Consumer Law
Psychology
(Since many dentists are self-employed, you may find it useful to take business, accounting, and computer courses.)
Dentist Statistics:
Nationally, about 152,600 dentists work in this medium-sized occupation. Almost all dentists work in dental offices and clinics.
About nine out of ten dentists are in private practice. They work for themselves or for a dentist who owns the practice. Most dentists work alone or with a small staff. Other dentists have partners. Some work for other dentists as associate dentists.
About 40 percent of dentists are self-employed.
Preparation
To work as a dentist, you must:
complete at least two years of college;
take science courses in college;
graduate from dental school;
pass a state exam to get a license;
have strong interpersonal skills; and
be self-motivated.
Formal Education
Most students need four years to complete dental school. Most dental schools award a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. Others award a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree. In dental school, you take courses in anatomy, microbiology, and physiology. In the lab, you learn how to treat patients and do various procedures.
Dental schools require you to have at least two years of college courses before enrolling. Most of the required courses are in the sciences. However, most dental students have a bachelor's degree. It is helpful if you major in pre-dentistry or a life science before entering dental school.
One out of four new graduates of dental school enrolls in a postgraduate training program. These programs prepare you for one of eight dental specialties. This training may last an additional two to four years.
Work Experience
Some dental school graduates get more experience by working with an established dentist. You can work as an associate for several years before starting your own practice.
On-the-job Training
In the last two years of study, you begin treating patients. Students work in dental clinics under the supervision of licensed dentists.
Licensing and Certification
Dentist applicants must:
1) Have graduated from an accredited dental school.
2) Pass the National Board of Dental Examiners examination with an average score of at least 75%.
3) Pass a clinical examination.
Fees
Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application - $25; examination--$600; license--$300; annual license renewal--$300.
All states and the District of Columbia require dentists to be licensed. Requirements vary by state.
Graduate Schools and Programs at Universities (for Dentistry):
University of California-Los Angeles School of Dentistry
Northwestern University Dental School
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
University School of Dental and Oral Surgery
New York University College of Dentistry
Can the dentist tell your parents if they suspect your bulimic?
Q. Im 17 and live in new york if that helps with confidentiality laws and all.
A. YES THEY CAN.
WHY?
AT 17 YOU'RE STILL AS MINOR, FOR THEM TO NOT INFORM IS PROFESSIONAL NEGLECT.
WHY?
AT 17 YOU'RE STILL AS MINOR, FOR THEM TO NOT INFORM IS PROFESSIONAL NEGLECT.
What is the minimum working age in New York State?
Q. I'm going to be turning fourteen and I have the option of choosing to work in a dentist's office as a receptionist and I want to know if that is legal. Someone told me that you have to obtain papers from your school or a pediatrician. Please help!
I only want to know about my situation, because this job offfer is very good and I will not get a better one.
I only want to know about my situation, because this job offfer is very good and I will not get a better one.
A. MINIMUM AGE FOR EMPLOYMENT
There are certain exceptions to these rules and they are subject to the employment certification regulations that follow:
Minors not yet 14 may not be employed at any time, neither after school nor during vacation
Minors 14 and 15 years old may work after school hours and during vacations, but not in factory work. They may do delivery and clerical work in any enclosed office of a factory, and in dry cleaning, tailor, shoe repair, and similar service stores.
Minors 16 and 17 years of age, if not attending school, may work full time throughout the year. Factory work is permitted for minors 16 years of age or older. (See State Prohibited Occupations and Federal Prohibited Occupations
EXCEPTIONS - MINIMUM AGE FOR EMPLOYMENT
Minors 12 years of age or older may be employed in the hand harvest of berries, fruits, and vegetables.
Minors 11 years of age or older may work outside school hours as newspaper carriers to deliver, or sell and deliver newspapers, shopping papers, or periodicals to homes or business places. Minors 14 years of age and older may be engaged in street trades work, i.e. selling newspapers or periodicals on streets or public places.*
*(Under Federal law a 14 year age minimum is required for delivery of periodicals and similar items.)
Minors 12 years of age or older may work outside school hours for their parents or guardians either on the home farm or at other outdoor work not connected with a business.
There is no minimum age for child performers at theatrical, radio, or television performances or for child models.
There are certain exceptions to these rules and they are subject to the employment certification regulations that follow:
Minors not yet 14 may not be employed at any time, neither after school nor during vacation
Minors 14 and 15 years old may work after school hours and during vacations, but not in factory work. They may do delivery and clerical work in any enclosed office of a factory, and in dry cleaning, tailor, shoe repair, and similar service stores.
Minors 16 and 17 years of age, if not attending school, may work full time throughout the year. Factory work is permitted for minors 16 years of age or older. (See State Prohibited Occupations and Federal Prohibited Occupations
EXCEPTIONS - MINIMUM AGE FOR EMPLOYMENT
Minors 12 years of age or older may be employed in the hand harvest of berries, fruits, and vegetables.
Minors 11 years of age or older may work outside school hours as newspaper carriers to deliver, or sell and deliver newspapers, shopping papers, or periodicals to homes or business places. Minors 14 years of age and older may be engaged in street trades work, i.e. selling newspapers or periodicals on streets or public places.*
*(Under Federal law a 14 year age minimum is required for delivery of periodicals and similar items.)
Minors 12 years of age or older may work outside school hours for their parents or guardians either on the home farm or at other outdoor work not connected with a business.
There is no minimum age for child performers at theatrical, radio, or television performances or for child models.
What is the shortest amount of time you can become a normal dentist?
Q. how many years would it take if you take the shortest possible route and what is that route. the years in college medical school residency etc... and how much average does that dentist make?
A. To become a General Dentist:
4 years undergrad (bachelors degree)
4 years dental school (DDS degree)
To become a Dentist Specialist:
you need advanced education in General Dentistry after getting your DDS degree. its usually a 12-month program that furthers your knowledge in clinical competency and proficiency in the practice of general dentistry, only about 8 residents a year can get into this, which means you must be one of the top students in your dentistry class.
You dont need to do residency. Most dentists will work with a partner at the start of their business and soon build up to their own practice.
General Dentists that work in places/cities that are median priced lifestyles can expect to make $90,000 up to $175,000 a year. Dentist Specialists can expect to make $100,000 up to $250,000 a year. This is the statistics from my dental school of real dentists that have graduated from here, which is in Kansas City, Missouri. You can expect to make a higher salary in places like California or New York.
Basically 8 years of school on average to be a General Dentist and 9 years to be a Dentist Specialist.
4 years undergrad (bachelors degree)
4 years dental school (DDS degree)
To become a Dentist Specialist:
you need advanced education in General Dentistry after getting your DDS degree. its usually a 12-month program that furthers your knowledge in clinical competency and proficiency in the practice of general dentistry, only about 8 residents a year can get into this, which means you must be one of the top students in your dentistry class.
You dont need to do residency. Most dentists will work with a partner at the start of their business and soon build up to their own practice.
General Dentists that work in places/cities that are median priced lifestyles can expect to make $90,000 up to $175,000 a year. Dentist Specialists can expect to make $100,000 up to $250,000 a year. This is the statistics from my dental school of real dentists that have graduated from here, which is in Kansas City, Missouri. You can expect to make a higher salary in places like California or New York.
Basically 8 years of school on average to be a General Dentist and 9 years to be a Dentist Specialist.
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