Dentist

Duties and responsibilities:

A dentist is typically responsible for:

·       Educating parents on oral healthcare

·       Examining teeth and diagnosing patients dental conditions by using tools such as x-rays

·       Assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients

A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services.

Salary: median pay (annually): 149,310

Median pay (hourly): 71,79

Education: Doctoral or professional degree

 Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one why or why not?

I would not like to be one and my reason is because I’m scared I may accidentally stab a kid in the gums or maybe an adult  with one of the objects they use at times I get a bit twitchy so no thank you