The insurance carrier is not billed for each treatment or service. The affect of Managed Care Programs on the employment outlook for Dentists is unknown at this time. Dentists in private practice in California earn somewhat more than the national average. Survey results for l993 will be available soon. Dental officers in the military earn regular pay for their rank plus monthly incentive pay.
Work hours vary widely.
Established dentists mostly work less than a 40-hour week. Dentists employed by hospitals and clinics may be on call. Government agencies usually have regular weekday, daytime hours. The American Dental Association National Board exam is required for graduation from an accredited dental school. It is given in two parts and is usually taken in the sophomore and senior years of dental school.