1. DENTIST
Thao Pham

2. Being a Dentist
 Diagnose and treat
problems regarding
teeth, gums and related
parts of the mouth.
 Provide advice and
instruction on taking
care of teeth and gums
and on diet choices that
affect oral heath.

3. Dental Specialties
 Public-Health Dentist
 Endodontic
 Orthodontics
 Pediatric Dentistry
 Periodontics
 Oral and maxillofacial surgery
 Prosthodontics
 Oral and maxillofacial pathology, Oral and
maxillofacial radiology

4. For the
BEST
Orthodontics future
TEETH
 The study and treatment
regarding result of tooth
irregularity such as improper
bites and crooked teeth,
disproportionate jaw
relationships, or both.
 Focus on dental displacement
only, or can deal with the
control and modification of
facial growth.
 Most commonly, using dental
braces to organize teeth or
operating a surgeon to move
teeth and jaw bones.

5. 3 steps to be a Dentist
Step 1: Take DAT (dental acceptance test) during
junior year in undergrad school.
Step 2: Attend College of Dentistry
 Require at least bachelor’s degree.
 Volunteer record.
 Pre-dental studies: English, Physics, Chemistry,
Biochemistry, Biology and some electives.
Step 3: Prepare for a job
 Take 1-2 years residency.
 Must be licensed in all states, requirements vary by
state.

6. Working conditions
Qualities: Work places, co-
 Be responsible workers:
 Good communication  Private practice
skills (isolation or
 A good visual memory
partnership)
 Private and public
 Excellent judgment of
space and shape hospital and clinics
 Work with staffs in the
 Scientific ability
office and mostly in
 Self-discipline
charge of everyone’s
action

7. Financial Aid
 Stipend for Training programs (residency) at UI
College of dentistry: $9,000 with benefits for 24
month.
(The highest is Pediatric Dentistry: $20,000 for 24
months)
 Dental school is a significant investment. Over 90
percent of dental students take out loans to
finance their education.
 The ADA Foundation offers a limited number of
scholarships for underrepresented minority and
second-year dental students. Can also connect
students with other federally funded scholarships.

8. Get good pay for your hard work
$$
Iowa ($/year) National ($/year)
Starting salary 104,000 102,603
Average salary 160,000 157,707
Salary with 204,500 201,495
experience
Economic Research Institute (survey of salaries in 2011)