All dentists come plz....?

Question

Ok, why did YOU become a dentist?

Answer 1

Failed out of med school, of course....

Hah! No, this is a common misperception that somehow all dentists are "wanna-be" doctors. Whatever.
Generally, we make more than your average physician while working LESS hours a week with a lot more say about when and how we practice (ie, not as tied up by hospital and insurance regulations.)

I got into it (don't laugh) because I really liked shop class in high school and woodworking and when I started WATCHing some dentists I said, "hello...this is kind of the same process and skills..." Only with people. So yes, you have to like many and tolerate most people.

It's also neat as it's a synthesis of Art and Science.... too different kinds of jobs that come together as one. It's very gratifying to do restorations or dentures or whatever and give someone a beautiful smile, or give them back their smile...

I think that about covers it! email if you have any questions about pre-dental or dental school!

Answer 2

I wrote this a while ago for a similar question, so I'll just copy and paste and you will get the idea...

As far as what it is like to practice dentistry, I enjoy it. You need to have ability with your hands, sure, but you also need to really like people. All kinds of people. There are some difficult aspects of practice, including people who waited three weeks with a toothache before they give up and call for help, but this is what keeps it interesting. If you own your own practice, dealing with staff can be troublesome. Hiring and firing... (They don't mention business AT ALL in dental school, so you will have to learn a lot from others or try to take a couple of business courses as electives in your undergraduate years.) If you like to help people and don't mind some technical challeneges along the way, you will like dentistry. Sometimes it hurts and I still hate to hurt anyone. In the early years, I told my dad (also a dentist) that it bothered me sometimes when I knew someone was in pain or that their treatment was going to cost a lot of money. He said, "Listen. You did not give them cavities and you did not cause their pain. You are the one who is going to help them and get them out of pain." You have to remember that at all times.
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Looking back, that probably explains it just as well as telling you what I thought before I started dental school. I enjoyed the technical aspects and wanted to help people. Dentistry combined both for me.

Answer 3

moonypie hello!!! Y did i want to become a dentist? Service.... hahahaha... its a good profession. we're here to be of service to everyone who seeks our help. Its no joke seeing patients who almost bang their head from all the pains and aches they experience just because of one tiny tooth... dental education needs be started from ones own family. f the parents are just as aware to their childrens dental needs we could lessen the tortures and pains they will experience at the near future. Did you know that 50% died of heart failure due to badly caries tooth?

Answer 4

who said i was a dentist why not try looking for a good dentist throught your health insurance or local phone book

Answer 5

IT'S GIVEN ME MUCH MORE THAN JUST FINANCIAL REWARD. YOU HAVE TO REALLY LOVE PEOPLE AND ALSO BE GOOD TECHNICALLY. SINCE I GRADUATED IF YOU ASKED ME WOULD I DO IT AGAIN?
MY ANSWER WOULD ALWAYS BE DEFINITELY!!!