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- 1. Research on Career - Dentistry Sawyer Jackson Health Science Class of 2016
- 2. Brief History of Dentistry • People have always been working on teeth. • There is evidence of this all the way back to Hippocrates who studied the pattern of tooth eruption • the profession as a whole began to develop during the late 1800’s • Mid-Late 1900’s technical advancements being made in dental technology Source: http://www.ada.org/en/about-the-ada/ada-history-and-presidents-of-the- ada/ada-history-of-dentistry-timeline
- 3. Brief History Cont. • 1801 – Richard C. Skinner wrote the first American dental book • 1839 – American Journal of Dental Science begins • 1840 – Baltimore College of Dentistry formed • 1859 – American Dental Association formed • End of 1800’s x-rays are starting to be used • 1938 – first nylon toothbrush made • 1945 – water fluoridation begins • 1950 – Fluoride toothpaste invented
- 4. Growth Potential • Number of Dental providers is expected to grow 16% from 2012-2022 • This growth is faster than average • Even in spite of the economy, dental professionals still experience 15-20% growth in their practices a year Source: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dentists.htm
- 5. Salary Range of Dentists/Specialties • Dentist Median Salary: $123,206 • Orthodontist Median Salary: $151,160 • Oral Surgeon Median Salary: $215,696 • Endodontist Median Salary: $195,271 Source: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Dentist/Salary
- 6. Post College Education • Dental School – 4 Year Program for DMD or DDS degree • Orthodontic Specialty program – minimum of 2 years after dental school • Oral Surgery – 3 years in an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency after dental school • Endodontics – 2-3 years residency after dental school Sources: ttp://educationh-portal.com/articles/Oral_Surgeon_Career_Information_and_Requirements_ for_Becoming_an_Oral_Surgeon.html http://work.chron.com/orthodontist-schooling-requirements-3126.html
- 7. Skills for the Job • O*Net Profile Results: – Highest Score – Investigative • Means I prefer a job that is mentally stimulating and forces me to think, research, and plan • Mental Problem solving is important • Research is important Source: http://www.onetcenter.org/dl_tools/IP_zips/IP-SR-deskp.pdf
- 8. Skills for the Job Cont. – Second Highest – Realistic • Shows I prefer hands-on work with people and machines • Would rather be doing hands-on work than filling out paperwork Source: http://www.onetcenter.org/dl_tools/IP_zips/IP-SR-deskp.pdf
- 9. Dental Schools of Interest • MUSC College of Dental Medicine – Charleston, SC – Tuition 4 years – $250,000 – Average Cost for 4 years - $360,000 • Including Books, supplies, housing, and tuition • Source: http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/esl/em/fin_aid/planni ng/budgets/dental/
- 10. Schools of Interest • GRU College of Dental Medicine – Augusta, GA – Tuition 4 Years - $80,000 – Fees - $4,000 per year • Source: http://www.gru.edu/finance/controller/businessoffice/cdm_g raduate_tuition_fees_2013_14.php
- 11. Dental Lab Technician • Work closely with the Dentist to dentures, bridges, crowns, and other appliances for the patients • Skills needed correlate with Dentistry, and also interests me – Requires meticulous attention to detail; creativity – Job Security: their services are always needed – May consider doing an internship in this field to broaden my sights in the dental field • Source:http://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/careers-in- dentistry/dental-team-careers/dental-laboratory-technology
- 12. Conclusion • Through the history of Dentistry to the tuition and costs associated with schooling and skills needed to succeed in the dental field, I have learned many new things about the field I plan on entering after college