By: N’Toia Hawkins 2/1/ th period

* Money - $96.29 an hour - $200,290 annually * Factors - Years in practice - Specialty - Location -Hours worked

* A minimum of two years of college level predental education prior to the four years of dentistry school * Must obtain a bachelor’s degree

* You need a license to become a dentist. * There are opportunities for advancement. * You must have certain skills and abilities to become a dentist.

* On the daily: 1. Remove tooth decay 2. Fill cavities 3. Examine x-rays 4. Straighten teeth 5. Repair fractured teeth 6. Deal with people

* Out of the ordinary: 1. Bookkeeping 2. Buying or equipment and supplies 3. Supervision of employees

* Currently about 120,000 general dentists and about 7,700 orthodontists. * Future jobs should be plentiful due to the number of retiring dentists.

* Advantages 1. Money 2. Be with family at dinner time 3. Something I like to do 4. Cool lab coat * Disadvantages 1. No tattoos, piercings 2. Some people’s personal hygiene 3. People biting me

* I have: 1. Self discipline 2. Determination 3. Passion 4. Charisma 5. Good communication skills 6. Decent math skills

 Take science classes  Make good grades  Take business classes in college  Take my education seriously  Work hard