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Dentistry

 

            Dentistry is the occupation concerned with the prevention and treatment of supporting tissues, oral disease, and particularly diseases of the teeth. In addition to universal practice, dentistry includes many areas of expertise and subspecialties, as well as oral surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, pedodontics, public health dentistry, general dentistry, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral pathology. Periodontics specializes in problems associated with gums and the bones that support the gums. Endodontics performs root canal therapy on teeth in which the pulp has decayed and must be removed. Orthodontics correct unsightly crooked teeth or poorly aligned teeth. Pediatric dentists have special training in children's oral health problems, such as tooth decay, early orthodontic care, dental injuries, and they receive training on the behavior of children.
             Most dentists work four or five days a week and most full-time dentists work about forty hours a week, but others work more. Some work evenings and weekends to meet their patients' needs. Primarily, dentists may work more hours as they establish their practice. Usually, experienced dentists often work fewer hours. A considerable number continue in part-time practice well beyond the usual retirement age. Most dentists are "solo practitioners," meaning they own their own businesses and work alone or with a small staff. Some dentists have partners, and a few work for other dentists as associate dentists.
             An average dentist makes approximately 70k to 100k a year. Median annual earnings of salaried dentists were $129,030 in 2000. Earnings vary according to number of years in practice, location, hours worked, and specialty. It ranges from their type of work or experience, to the patients or materials they use. During the year of 2005, their income will decrease because of the competition that they will have to endure.


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