I want to become a dentist....?

I want to become a dentist. Im in my senior year of highschool. Next year I am going to dental school. Give me some tips for dental school and the actual career please!





Also, I have perfect teeth, the only work I have ever had done was braces. What does a cavity feel like? Does the drill hurt? What does it feel like?





Do people respect dentists?





Should I be a dentist or dental hygenist?

I want to become a dentist....?
You can make a very good income as a hygienist with very little debt from education, as this is a 2 or 3 year program in most places. Some give it as a 4 year degree program, though. You can not choose a career based onincome, though, so you have to decide if you want the "sameness" of dental hygiene every day or if you want the variety that practicing dentistry offers. Personally, I love general dentistry. Most people would think it's just teeth, teeth and more teeth, but there are so many different things we DO with teeth that keeps it interesting.





Start by going to a good college so you will have a better chance of admission to a dental school. Dental schools are becoming harder and harder to get into, so a good college helps.





It helps to look into the requirements for admission to a dental school and work backwards. This will help you choose your college major and it might even help you choose your college. Typically, it is easier to match up the requirements for dental school admission with the requirements of a science major and biology seems to be the closest match. You could be a history major if you wanted to be, but then all of your electives would probably be used up trying to take courses required for dental school admission.





Typically, you graduate from college with a bachelor's degree and then start dental school, which is a whole separate entity from college. Some colleges offer combined programs where the really bright and focused student might be able to combine some credits and actually enter dental school before receiving the undergraduate degree. Obviously, you would have to know this well in advance, as it might even determine where you apply to college. You do not have to disclose this intention as you are applying to the college, but you need to look into the program almost immediately, because it will determine quite a bit about what courses you need to take as soon as possible in college.





I dare say that most people respect dentists. We are always rated well in those polls of "most respected professionals" in US News and so on. Us and undertakers.
Reply:As far as being a dentist or dental hygenist...go for the dentist position. That is an actual doctorate and a much more respected position. However, if you are looking to get out of school quickly and start your profession, becoming a dental hygenist is much quicker.


As to your question about dentists being respected, not as much as you'd think. Even though they have doctoral degrees, most people don't view them as doctors.
Reply:Dental school is rather difficult, sort of like medical school. There is a lot of terminology and challenging work.





I have had a cavity drilled and they really don't hurt that much, they are more uncomfortable than anything.





I personally respect 'good' dentists and I believe people overall think of dentists like they think of physicians.





If you don't want to go through all of the schooling you should be a dental hygienist. The dental hygienist program is only about a year to a year and a half to get trained. However, dental school is much longer and intensive.
Reply:yea.. dentists are cool.. they help me get my teeth in shape and clean.. some of d tools use r abit pain n has a tingling sensation on d teeth.. either way, a dentist ot a dental hygenist is a good job to pursue!
Reply:HURT?! HELL YA!!


But hey, a dentist is a good job! I'm sorry to admit, but, I don't like the shots they give you.


Can't really tell you much more, I'm only 14.





(By the way, good luck to you! Merry Christmas!)
Reply:Not all people respect dentists. Iforone do not. Some do unnecessary work and charge ridiculous prices. Then they complain about the cost of tuition, setting up a practice., staff salaries, supplies, rent. Do your homework first and see if you want this debt. It is alot of schooling and study,. If you do become one, be a good compassionate, understanding and listen to what your patients are saying to you. Many cry poor mouth, but that is not true.


Be a salesperson, most dentiists are that today, trying to push


root canals, implants, teeth whiteners, veneers....it is a money maker for them. Someone has to pay for their style of living.
Reply:Personaly i dont respect dentists because i find them to be rich snobs. But if ur not like that then u may be respected, a little.(mook)
Reply:First of all you have to get your bachelor of science degree which is a three year program and then you can apply to dental school which is another four year program. Good luck. Hope you make it. It is very competitive to actually get accepted into the dental program.
Reply:Crush33, you stop answering, you are not the right user, Dentist become dentists by collecting 1000 teeth in a jar and Take them to a current dentist.
Reply:i also want to be a dentist and wouldnt mind being a dental hygenist








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