2. Dentists.. Diagnose and treat problems with teeth/tissues in the mouth Give advice Administer care to help prevent future problems Provide instructions Information
3. Remove tooth decay Fill cavities Examine x-rays Place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth Straighten teeth Repair fractured teeth Perform corrective surgery Information Continued
4. Extract teeth Make models Take measurements for dentures Administer anesthetics Write prescriptions Information Continued
5. Take high school biology, chemistry, physics, health and math courses Maintain a high GPA Attend Undergraduate School Take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) Earn a Dental Degree Become Licensed Consider Specializing Start a Practice or join a Partnership How To
6. First two years consist of classroom and lab courses Final two years are spent in clinics under the supervision of licensed dentists Expect to work 7 to 10 hours a day, not including emergencies Have awesome teeth! Requirements
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