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Planning My Future as a Dentist: Pathway to a Rewarding Career

Abby Espinoza shares her journey toward becoming a dentist, outlining the educational requirements such as 2 years in middle school, 4 years in high school, 4 years in college, and 4 years in dental school. She highlights the importance of passing written and practical exams. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues, typically working in their own offices or collaborating with other dentists. With an average salary of around $130,000, Abby explains her financial planning strategies, including employment, scholarships, and loans, motivated by the desire to promote healthy smiles.

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Planning My Future as a Dentist: Pathway to a Rewarding Career

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  1. Abby Espinoza Future career: Dentist

  2. How long is it from now? • It takes: • 2 years in Middle School • 4 years in High School • 4 years in College • 4 years in Dental School • You have to do a Written Exam and PracticalExam

  3. What is a dentist? • Dentists diagnose and treat problems with their patients’ teeth and mouth tissue

  4. Place of Employment • They work in offices only if they own one • They work with other dentist in the same offices

  5. Dress code • A lab coat • some dress shoes • Loafers • wear dress pants and dress shirts or blouses

  6. How much do dentist get paid? • A dentist average is about 130,000 or even more • It will depend in what dentistry you are involved in • They get paid $66.17 an hour

  7. What training/certificate/degree would you need to get this job? • It takes 6 years to become a dentist • You need 2-4 years of college • You need to get good grades and they also look for good character for you could get into dental school

  8. How would you pay for it? • I would go and look for a job and save up my money • I can get a scholarship or a loan

  9. Why did I choose this career? • I chose this career because in the future I want people to have healthy teeth.

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