Beginning courses in clinical sciences, including laboratory technique courses, also are provided at this time. During the last 2 years, students treat patients, usually in dental clinics under the supervision of licensed dentists. Employment of dentists is expected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations through the year 2005. Nevertheless, job prospects should continue to improve because the number of dental school graduates has dropped sharply sicnce the early 1980's and is not likely to increase through 2005. Demand for dental care will grow substantially through 2005.
Most dentists are in private practice as their own boss.
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