1. Medical, Dental, and/or Optical Offices (Dental Offices) Maya Kraus Yuuki Kumagai

2. Forest Edge Dental 1722 W. Algonquin Road Hoffman Estates IL, 60192

3. Types of Employees & Median Wages Doctorate Level – General Dentist - provide primary teeth care ($150,000) – Cosmetic Dentist - specializes in dental work that improves the appearance of a person’s teeth, gums, or bite ($100,000) – Orthodontist - specializes in prevention or correction of irregularities of teeth or bite. ($165,000) – Periodontist - specializes in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth. ($269,770) – Oral Surgeon - specializes in diagnosis and or performing surgical and non-surgical procedures in the mouth ($249,542)

4. Allied & Mid-level – Dental Assistant - assists dentist ($34,140) – Dental Hygienist - specializes in preventative oral health, focusing on techniques in oral hygiene ($68,000) – Dental Lab Technician - manufactures corrective devices and replacements for natural teeth ($35,000) – On average dentists work 7-9 hours a day.

5. Patients Families Elderly Check-ups, Illness/Issues, Dental Emergencies

6. Service Costs Fillings ($100~$300 per area) Teeth Bleaching ($300) Crowns ($700~$1200) Dental Bridges ($2000~$3000) Extraction ($100~$200 per tooth) Surgical Tooth Extractions ($200~$400 per tooth)

7. Interesting Facts The moisture entrapped in the toothpaste cap actually favors bacterial growth. First toothbrush with bristles was manufactured in China in 1498. A couple hundred years ago, bad teeth was considered to be a rich man’s disease since only rich people could afford to eat things, such as Queen Elizabeth I, who had very bad teeth.