Briefs Continuing Ed. Then a career in dentistry could be for you. Dentistry offers new and exciting challenges through a lifetime of learning. Each day in the dental office presents new patients with unique wants and needs.
Dentists work with a variety of people spanning different ages, personalities and races.
Dentists provide an important public health-care service and are respected within their community. They often work closely with community leaders to provide volunteer services to schools, the elderly, handicapped and under-privileged citizens. Today, there are more than 150,000 active dentists in the United States. Since people are maintaining their natural teeth for a longer period of time and realizing the importance of frequent dental visits, dentistry has a bright future. Becoming a dentist requires a good understanding of the natural sciences, but interpersonal skills and business sense are essential to being successful.