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Pediatric Dentist By: Chelsea Udell
Career Description Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral
health of children from infancy through the teen years. They have the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood.
Job Duties
Infant oral health examsPreventive dental care including cleaning and
fluoride treatments, as well as nutrition and diet recommendations
Habit counseling Repair of tooth cavities or defects Diagnosis of oral conditions associated with diseases
such as diabetes, congenital heart defect, asthma, hay fever, and attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder
Management of gum diseases and conditionsCare for dental injuries
Different Levels There aren't any different levels of Pediatric
Dentistry
Education Needed in MichiganHigh School Diploma A Bachelors Degree Some Pre-Dental study A DDS or DMD degree from a 4 year dental
schoolPlus and additional 2-3 years of education
Schools University of Detroit Mercy School For Dentistry University of Michigan School of Dentistry
FutureIn the next 10 years the demand will go up
about 68%.
Salary The average salary for Dentist in Saint Clair
Shores, Michigan is $206,020. If you were to work as a Dentist in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan you could expect a starting salary of $169,664. You could expect to make a salary of around $242,377 after some time.
Organizations
ADAAcademy of Pediatric Dentistry
The research I have conducted hasn’t made my decision any different. I still want to continue my learning in dentistry.
www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/pediatric-specialists/pages/What-is-a-Pediatric-Dentist.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token
http://education-portal.com/articles/Pediatric_Dentists_Job_Duties_and_Requirements_for_Becoming_a_Pediatric_Dentist.html