Dentist
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: DentistCreated by the U.S. Department of Labor, this career profile introduces you to the training, work qualifications, employment data, and job outlook for a dentist. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to important professional organizations in the field, or click on detailed earnings data.
National Institutes of Health: LifeWorks, DentistClick on the tabs at the top of this page to learn about job activities, the emphasis on science coursework you would need, skill and interest overview, and more information on becoming a dentist. The salary range, certification and licensing information, and other sources of information are offered.
Princeton Review: DentistFind out about becoming this licensed medical professional, with an overview of the dental career presented at this site. You can learn about a day in the life of a dentist, what to expect in terms of earnings after several years in the profession, as well as publications dentists read and colleges that have pre-dental programs.
Occupational Titles
Dentist
D.D.S.
D.M.D.
Dental Intern
Dental Officer
Dental Surgeon
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Endodontist
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oral Surgeon
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Orthodontist
Pediatric Dentist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist
Accredited Academic Programs
American Dental Education AssociationServing predoctoral, postdoctoral, and the dental education community, this organization addresses issues affecting the education, research, and delivery of dentistry and health care. You can explore health careers at this page, locate dental schools and programs, and apply to dental residencies.
Princeton Review: College Majors, DentistIf you are interested in becoming a dentist, a number of different undergraduate majors in the sciences could be useful. Take a look at this list, and click on a selection to be taken to accredited college contacts and their home pages to learn more.
Salary Levels
PayScale: DentistLearn what you could earn as a dentist at this site, which provides salary information in a graph, according to years of experience. Advance a little further down the page, and you will find information on salary according to the employer type or city of employment.
Professional Organizations
Academy of General DentistryResidents and dental students will both find special resources at this page, including a student-to-career transition manual, reduced membership rates, free annual exhibits, and podcasts, case studies, and blogs. Special discounts on student insurances and financial products are also offered to student members.
American Dental AssociationDental professionals and students will find information on the public’s oral health, ethics, and professional development in the field of dentistry at this page. Find details on education and licensure, careers in dentistry, national board exams, and publications. You can also access details on education and licensure, careers in dentistry, national board exams, and publications. The site hosts job listings and information for students on becoming a student member.
International Association for Dental ResearchThis organization strives to encourage dental research worldwide and offers its members advanced educational opportunities. The Journal of Dental Research is published by this association.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ResearchThe National Institutes of Health has many research-based divisions, and this site is the center for dental health, news, education, and information. If you are interested in dental research as part of your education and career, you will fill many opportunities for funding and training. A list of U.S. dental schools is provided, in addition to dental health information.
Job Opportunity Sources
Academic Dental Career NetworkThe dental career network matches those interested in dental positions with the right job. You can find job seeker resources here, and news and updates about careers in dentistry.
Academy of General Dentistry Career CenterIntended to advance careers in general dentistry, this site lets you post an anonymous resume, access fresh jobs available, create a personal job alert, or a job seeker account to manage your resumes and set up job alerts.
Licensing & Certification
American Association of Dental ExaminersComprised of state and regional dental boards, this association links to testing agencies, examination dates, state board web sites, publications, and guidelines on testing assessments.
State Dental Licensing BoardsLinks to state dental examination boards are found at this page, for those states that have separate regulations. Connect directly to your state’s information to learn about dental licensing requirements.
Publications
Academy of General Dentistry: PublicationsThe publications page of the Academy includes access to a free current issue of the professional’s journals, as well as free access to the highest rated publication in the overall library. Professional publications include AGD Impact, General Dentistry, and Dentalnotes.
ADA Resources and PublicationsIn addition to ADA News, this site offers access to a list of brochures on topics from A to Z in the field of dentistry, a connection to the Journal of the American Dental Association, and the ADA’s desk reference to therapies. ADA News is available at no cost and offers viewpoints, coverage of hot topics, and access to a print edition.
Online Forums & Blogs
Academy of General Dentistry: The Daily GrindWritten by members of the Academy, this blog invites you to read experiences of practitioners in dentistry. Browse through the archives or subscribe to an e-mail of each post.
Dental ForumsThe Student Doctor Forums include this series of postings for general dentistry. A pre-dental discussion forum is available, as well as threads dedicated to the Dental Admissions Test, dental residencies, licensure exams, international dentistry, and dentistry as a career in the military.
Career Videos
American Dental Education Association: IntroductionIf you are thinking about going to dental school or want to learn about the rewards of dentistry, view the introductory video, which examines the health career of dentistry and the different questions you might have about beginning a dental education and career. When you are finished, click below on any of about 20 videos of students and young dentists who will answers the questions you might be asking about getting started in this career.
