Dentistry as a Career

Dentistry provides young men and women of talent and dedication with an opportunity for a lifetime of professional satisfaction. The following are some of the attractive attributes of the dental profession:

1. It provides a strong sense of inner satisfaction derived from the knowledge that one is contributing to the physical well-being of one's patients.
2. It provides a personal feeling of achievement that comes from the successful application of one's judgmental and manual skills in resolving problems.
3. It provides an opportunity for group leadership as the head of a dental care team, making use of one's managerial and organizational skills.
4. It provides a basis for economic security and long-term financial stability.
5. It provides an opportunity to gain status in the community and thereby serve one's neighbors outside of one's professional capacity.