Careers in Dentistry

 

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Tips on Spit is a program from the MDS to spread the word that smokeless tobacco is not harmless tobacoo.

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Dental Emergency?

Do you know what to do in the event of a dental emergency, such as a knocked-out tooth? 

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Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Jan 26 - 30, 2011
Exhibits: Jan 27 - 29, 2011

Registration opens September 22, 2010 at 12pm

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Looking for a Career Path? Dentistry May Be for You.

Dentistry is a great profession, offering everyone a career with flexibility, good earning potiential, and a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Click a profession below to learn more.

Dentist: The future looks bright for dentistry and the nation’s oral health in the 21st century.

Dental Hygienist: Dental hygiene offers women and men of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds exceptional career opportunities. If you are interested in helping to prevent disease while assisting patients to maintain their oral health, a career as a dental hygienist may be for you.

Dental Assistant: If you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with your hands as well as your mind, and want a career with responsibility, dental assisting is for you.

Laboratory Technician: The hallmarks of the qualified dental laboratory technician are skill in using small hand instruments, accuracy, artistic ability, and attention to minute detail.

Career Resources

American Dental Association

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Dental Career Network

Post your resume for free and search for allied or associate positions, and practice opportunities.

Dental Career Network

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