Careers in Dentistry

Over the last five years, the dentistry industry has seen favourable trends with regard to new technologies and a wider demographic. Better reimbursements from insurance providers as a whole, has also raised the prospects of professionals in this field. To be specific, dentists can expect to see a 19% growth between 2016 and 2026, a rate faster than the average compared to other occupations. In addition to private practice, successful dental school graduates often choose to work in hospitals, provide emergency care, undertake new research and even teach students. Some choose the humanitarian aspect of medical science by doing projects with relief organisations. While the most popular profession that comes to mind in this industry is of a dentist, you can explore other job roles based on your interests. For instance, become a dental hygienist and work closely with patients to provide preventative dental services as part of maintaining oral hygiene, like a teeth cleaning or x-ray exam. As a dental assistant, you assist dentists to execute patient care smoothly, whereas as a dental technician you will design and create dental prostheses like orthodontic appliances, crowns and bridges, etc.

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