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A dentist is someone who assesses, diagnoses and treats patients' teeth. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for dentists is projected to grow 16 percent by 2018. Research a Dental Career The dentistry field consists of a variety of specializations. So you need to know if you want to specialize in an area such as general dentistry, orthodontics or oral surgery and what duties you'll perform. Typically, a dentist examines teeth, gum and mouth tissue. He performs duties such as cleans teeth, fills cavities, extracts teeth and caps damaged teeth. The dentist designs and fits prosthodontic appliances such dentures and bridges for patients. He may write prescriptions for medication such as antibiotics and administer …show more content…

The American Dental Association (ADA) administers the test which measures your scientific knowledge and perceptual ability. Only correct answers are counted and scores range from one to 30. The standard score, according to ADA, of 17 is considered average. Dental schools use your DAT score when considering your application. According to the ADA, as of 2010 the fee to take the test was $285. Dental School Dental school takes four years and includes a combination of laboratory work and classroom instruction. During your first couple of years in dental school, you focus on learning laboratory techniques and take courses in biochemistry, anatomy and physiology. You treat patient, under the direction of a licensed dentist, in your last two years of study. A dentist wanting to specialize in certain area dentistry may need additional education or residency before obtaining a licensure. The post-graduate education takes about two years of to complete. Licensure A state dentistry licensure is a must to work. You have to meet certain requirements before taking the examination such as graduating from an accredited dental college. The licensure requires passing a practical and written …show more content…

It affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 50, and more than 34 million are at risk for the disease. One out of every two women will sustain an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime. Each year, osteoporosis causes 1.5 million new fractures. Of these fractures, 250,000 are hip fractures that result in death in more than 20 percent of women and 30 percent of men. Other risks include recurrent hospitalizations, increased office visits and often the need for care at extended treatment facilities. In individuals who have hip fractures, less than 25 percent of them regain full function. Talk to your doctor if you think you might be at risk for osteoporosis and ask about the benefits of oral bisphosphonates (like Fosamax, Actonel, and Boniva). Bisphosphonates are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help prevent fractures. On the other hand, another medical term called osteonecrosis is bone damage that is extremely rare and occurs due to bone injury. The bone does not heal properly after the injury, and causes severe pain and swelling, then bone death. For example, osteonecrosis of the jaw could possibly occur in severe periodontal disease if a tooth needed to be extracted. In a situation with severe decay a simple extraction could possibly lead to the bone of the jaw not healing properly, and could result in extreme pain, inflammation, and

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