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Name: ___Josephine Ortiz______

Occupation #1

Dentist

2012 Median Pay

$149,310 per year $71.79 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree

On-the-Job Training

1- or 2-year residency

Number of Jobs, 2012

146,800

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

16% (Faster than average)

23,300

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Important Qualities
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Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities

Repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth
Straighten teeth to correct bite issues
Place sealants or whitening agents on teeth
Administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling
pain during procedures
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other
medications
Examine x rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby
areas for problems
Make models and measurements for dental
appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients
Teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride,
and other aspects of dental care
Education
Need at least a bachelors degree before entering dental
school. College undergraduates need to take the Dental
Acceptance Test (DAT). Dental schools require students to
take classes like anesthesia, anatomy, periodontology, and
radiology. High school students who want to be a dentist
need to take classes in chemistry, physics, biology,
anatomy, and mathematics.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
All states require dentists to be licensed. It takes 2 to
4 years of additional education after dental school.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication skills
Detail oriented
Dexterity
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Patience
Physical stamina
Problem-solving skills

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Research Activity: Career Week

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

$149,310

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Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Name: ___Josephine Ortiz______

Employment, 2012:

146,800

Projected Employment, 2022:

170,200

Change in Percent:

16

Change in Numbers (Numeric):

23,300
Occupation #2

Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher

2012 Median Pay

$53,090 per year

Entry-Level Education

Bachelors degree

On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency

Number of Jobs, 2012

1,519,700

Job Outlook, 2012-22

12% (As fast as average)

Employment Change,

188,400

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2012 - 2020
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Plan lessons that teach students subjects, such as

reading and math, and skills, such as studying and
communicating with others
Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths,
and weakness
Teach lessons they have planned to an entire class of
students or to smaller groups
Grade students assignments to monitor their progress
Communicate with parents about their childs progress
Work with students individually to help them overcome
specific learning challenges
Prepare students for standardized tests required by the
state
Develop and enforce classroom rules to teach children
proper behavior
Supervise children outside of the classroom-for
example, during lunchtime or recess
Education
Future kindergarten and elementary school teachers need
at lease a bachelors degree. Future teachers learn how to
present information to young students and how to work
with young students and to be able to help them. In all the
states it is required to earn a masters degree after
receiving a teaching certification.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
All the states require teachers in public schools to be
licensed and/or certified. Teachers are required to
complete annual professional development classes to keep
their license.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication skills
Creativity
Patience
Resourcefulness
$34,750

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Research Activity: Career Week

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List:
Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Employment, 2012:

1,519,700

Projected Employment, 2022:

1,708,200

Change in Percent:

12

Occupation #3

Name: ___Josephine Ortiz______

Change in Numbers (Numeric):

188,400
Physicians and Surgeons

Entry-Level Education

This wage is equal to or greater than $187,200 per year or

$90.00 per hour.
Doctoral or professional degree

On-the-Job Training

Internship/Residency

Number of Jobs, 2012

691,400

Job Outlook, 2012-22

18% (Faster than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

123,300

2012 Median Pay

Take a patients medical history

Update charts and patient information to show current
findings and treatments
Order tests for nurses or other healthcare staff to
perform
Review test results to identify any abnormal findings
Recommend and design a plan of treatment
Address concerns or answer questions that patients
have about their health and well-being
Help patients take care of their health by discussing
topics such as proper nutrition and hygiene

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Registrations
Important Qualities
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Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
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Name: ___Josephine Ortiz______

Education
Medical students work with patients under the supervision
during their last 2 years. Medical school is highly hard and
you need at least a bachelors degree. To become one you
need at least to take medical school for 6 or 7 years.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
States require all physicians and surgeons to be licensed.
Physicians and surgeons must pass a standardized national
licensure examination. Physicians and surgeons may get
their employment opportunities increased and a
certification is not required for them.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication Skills
Compassion
Detail Oriented
Dexterity
Leadership Skills
Organizations Skills
Patience
Physical Stamina
Problem-Solving Skills
$396,233
$220,942

Employment, 2012:

691,400

Projected Employment, 2022:

814,700

Change in Percent:

18

Change in Numbers (Numeric):

123,300

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