1. By: N’Toia Hawkins 2/1/2012 6 th period

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

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

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

5. * 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

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

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

8. * 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

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

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