Short Term Goals Increase my attendance Work harder on class assignments Planning courses for next year Looking at university for a dentist Talking to people about becoming a dentist Long Term Goals ID: 1045976
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1. My Career Compass to become a Dentist
2. Short Term GoalsIncrease my attendance Work harder on class assignments Planning courses for next year Looking at university for a dentist Talking to people about becoming a dentist
3. Long Term GoalsGet into University Save money for University Graduate University Get my own office
4. Skills, Attributes and characteristics Communication skills. Dentists must have excellent communication skills. Detail oriented. Dentists must be detail oriented so patients receive appropriate treatments and medications. Dexterity. Dentists must be good at working with their hands. They work with tools in a small area.Leadership skills. Most dentists work at their own practice. This requires them to manage and lead a team of staff.Organizational skills. Strong organizational skills, including keeping accurate records of patient care, are critical in both medical and business settings.Patience. Dentists may work for long periods of time with patients who need special attention. Physical stamina. Dentists should be comfortable performing physical tasks, such as bending over patients for long periods.Problem-solving skills. Dentists need strong problem-solving skills. They must evaluate patients’ symptoms and choose the appropriate treatments.
5. Years of educationThe program is 4 year{s} depending on how much u pay
6. Salary of educationThe education cost 18,112depending on how long you stay
7. Brief job description Dentists use a variety of equipment to treat patient's teeth, gum, and mouth problems. These tools include x-ray machines, drills, mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels. They also use lasers, digital scanners, and other computer technologies. Most dentists are general practitioners and handle a variety of dental needs. Other dentists practice in one specialty areas, such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and endodontists.
8. Post-secondary education requirementsOne to four years of pre-dentistry university studies or, in Quebec, completion of a college program in sciences and a university degree from a recognized dental program are required.Licensing by a provincial or territorial regulatory body is required.Dentists in general practice can move into a specialized practice through advanced training.Licensing for specializations is required.
9. One specific post-secondary program