Dentist

Entry-Level Wage:

$54.75

Median Wage:

$89.43

Experienced Wage:

$120.46

Employment Per 1,000 Jobs:

582

Source: NH Employment Security

Education Pathways

Doctorate in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine.

Career Description

A Dentist cleans and examines teeth, and performs oral surgery procedures, including extractions, cavities, crowns, and root canals.

Work Settings

Dentist Offices, Community Health Centers, Nursing Homes, Corrections Centers

Graduate Programs/Post Baccalaureate

Dental Residency in Rural NH (in underserved areas): Harvard School of Dental Medicine

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Requirements

Education

Entry-level Occupational Preparation

Doctoral/Professional Degree

Experience

None

Job Training

None

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