MEDICAL CAREERS 150 Points

In pairs, search for a medical career you might

be interested in
Look for the college requirements and degree
needed for that career
Look for a college that offers that degree and
interests you
Create a powerpoint or Prezi presentation to
teach the class about that medical career, its job
opportunities, college requirements, salary, etc.
 How to Organize your Slides
Medical Career you chose
Why to choose this careers
Career options
Needs for this career in the market
Select a school
How to Apply for this career degree
Expected salary
Dentistry: Why choosing this career?
There are many reasons to choose dentistry as a
career. Dentistry offers an opportunity to make a
difference in your patients health and well-
being. It's a career that allows you a chance to
be your own boss and own a dental practice.
New exciting scientific breakthroughs in gene
therapy and biotechnology offer dentists an
opportunity to preserve their patients smiles
and self-esteem.
 Dentistry Career Options
Private Practice: Many dentists work either in solo private practice or in
partnerships with other dentists. The majority of private practice
dentists own their practices.
Academic Dentistry: An academic dentistry career combines teaching,
research, community service and patient care. Faculty members work in
an intellectually stimulating and exciting academic environment. Career
opportunities for academic dentists are excellent at this time.
Additional information is available at the American Dental Education
Association.
Public Health Dentistry: This career focuses on community settings
rather than private practice. Promoting dental health, developing health
policy and preventing disease are the major roles of a public health
dentist. Numerous opportunities exist in research and teaching within
public health dentistry. The U.S. Public Health Service offers dentists an
opportunity to provide dental care in unique cultural environments
(e.g., an Indian Reservation, Coast Guard base, or Federal Prison).
Research: Research careers offer opportunities to generate new
knowledge and be on the cutting edge of scientific discoveries that
ultimately impact patient care
 Need for Dentists
There is a critical need in many underserved communities
where minority and disadvantaged people are not getting
the care they need. Only 12 percent of students entering
dental school are minorities, while minorities make up 25
percent of the general population. Recent data shows that
minority dentists treat a very high number of minority
patients.
More underrepresented minority dentists (African
American, Hispanic and American Indian) are necessary to
eliminate the barriers to oral care. This need is expected to
increase as statistics indicate that 58 percent of the
population will be comprised of underrepresented
groups by the year 2050.
 Select a Dentist School
There are more than 60 dental schools in the United
States accredited by the ADA's Commission on Dental
Accreditation (CODA). Each program is rigorously
evaluated for its content and quality. Typically, DDS/DMD
programs take four years to complete with an additional
years for dental specialties like Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery and Pediatric Dentistry.
Admission to dental school is highly competitive, but the
application process has never been easier. Most U.S.
dental schools accept a single online application through
the American Association of Dental Schools Application
Service (AADSAS).
 Apply for Dental School
Admissions committees review credentials such as
academic qualifications, the results from the Dental
Admissions Test (DAT), grade point average (GPA),
letters of recommendation, personal interviews and
dental office shadowing experiences. Admission
requirements can vary from school to school.
Most dental schools require personal interviews with
candidates to assess qualities such as desire to help
people, self-confidence, ability to meet challenges,
ability to get along with people and capacity to work
independently. The personal interview also provides an
opportunity to ask about the school.
 Expected Salary
The median annual Dentist salary is $147,361, as
of September 27, 2017, with a range usually
between $131,586-$172,340, however this can
vary widely depending on a variety of factors.