For all you dentists?

Question

I have a few questions regarding dentistry.

1) How many hours do work per week?

2) How much do you earn(income,money you can bring home)?

3) Any comments/opinions about being a dentist?

Answer 1

I am a Certified Dental Assistant,  which mean I assist the dentists to work with them in whatever they are doing,  because it takes 4 hands to do fillings,  extractions,  root canals,   surgery,  etc.      I have had the pleasure of working with a lot of talented dentists in my 18 years of dentistry.   I can tell you that I have seen dentists earn anywhere from beginning at $ 75,000 a year,  up to $250,000 a year.    It all depends on their level of skill,  experience,  location,  type of dentistry they specialize in,  and amount of hours they want to work each week.    Most dentists choose to work 4 days a week,  with long weekends.   However,   as the boss,  they can decide any schedule they like.    

It is a great profession,  very stable and profitable for those dedicated to their craft.   We all have teeth,  so we will always need dentists.   Can't outsource our dental care to China !

It's a great job,   you work in a pleasant climate,   don't work holidays or weekends or nights,  and you are helping people improve their quality of life.      Whether you would like to be an assistant,  hygienist,  or dentist,  if it's an area you find interesting,  it can be a good life.