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
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.
How much does a dentist make per year?
Q. Im thinking about this being my profession, but i know there is more than one type of "dentist", and i want to be rich one day :).
so my further/deeper question is;
1. what states have the highest dental pay?
2. what is the best possition in dentistry that would make more money?
3. whats a good college?
HELP :D
so my further/deeper question is;
1. what states have the highest dental pay?
2. what is the best possition in dentistry that would make more money?
3. whats a good college?
HELP :D
A. 1. California New York
2. One of the dental specialists Endodontist (root canals) Oral Surgeon
3. Too many to list. Marquette. U of Minnesota U of Illinois
These are generalizations. You will find many individual exceptions to the above answers.
2. One of the dental specialists Endodontist (root canals) Oral Surgeon
3. Too many to list. Marquette. U of Minnesota U of Illinois
These are generalizations. You will find many individual exceptions to the above answers.
statute of limitations for suing dentist in New York?
Q. Hello! In 2005 my dentist drilled a space between my teeth. He said it looked like a natural notch, but when I speak, it looks like I have a gap between my teeth. So, I have to have it bonded and then it turns brown, then falls out and this starts the process all over again. The cost is almost $200 each time. I think he should pay for two front veneers to fix this problem. I know I should have sued him when this happened, but do I still have time? It will be seven years in March 2012. Thank you!
A. It's 2.5 years (per the web). I work with an attorney in New York, and since most states are around 2 years, I find this to be pretty reasonable. There are some exceptions to this, but seven years is probably too long, especially since you knew there was an issue at the time.
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