| Career Cluster(s) | Health Science |
| Abilities to work with... | Data, People, Things |
| Occupation Description |
Examine and treat
patients who have cavities, diseases, injuries or malformations of the teeth, gums, or mouth |
| Minimum Education | Doctoral Degree |
| Average Yearly Earnings | $60,000+ |
| Opportunities for Experience | Military Service, Part-time work |
| Licensure & Certification | Required |
| Employment Outlook | Slower than average growth |
| Website |
American Dental
Association http://www.ada.org |
| Endodontists | Examine diseases of teeth and gums & perform root canals |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons | Perform surgical operations on the mouth and jaws |
| Oral Pathologists | Study nature and causes of diseases of the mouth |
| Orthodontists |
Diagnose and correct irregularities
in the teeth and development of the jaws |
| Pedodontists | Dentists for infants, children, and adolescents |
| Periodonists | Treat diseased tissues by cleaning and polishing teeth |
| Prosthodontists | Make artificial teeth or dentures |
| Public Health Dentists | Deal with community dental health |
