Dental Programs
Dental programs are an excellent option for those looking to embark on a career in the field of dentistry. From certificate programs to such advanced degrees as master’s, dental programs will equip you with the hands-on skills to get started on the right track. In such a wide-ranging field, students can choose from dental assisting, orthodontics, dental surgery, or even radiology. Students also learn the business aspects of running their own or being part of a dental practice, such as monitoring inventory and maintaining patient records.
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Dental Programs Salaries
Employment summary:
people employed: 86270 people
yearly change: +360 people (+0.4%)
workforce fraction: 0.07% (1 in 1514)
median wage: $142090 per year (US dollars per year)
median wage yearly change: -$780 per year (US dollars per year) (-0.5%)
50% range: $(100330 to unknown) per year
80% range: $(69790 to unknown) per year
(2009 data)
Related occupations:
| people employed | mean wage | |
|---|---|---|
| oral and maxillofacial surgeons | 5390 people | $210710 per year |
| orthodontists | 5410 people | $206190 per year |
| prosthodontists | 660 people | $125400 per year |
| all other dental specialists | 5010 people | $153570 per year |
Standard occupational classification information:
SOC code: 29-1021
SOC parent occupation: dentists
Employment history:

Other Community and Technical Colleges
next >University of Alabama at Birmingham
Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, 35294Telephone:(205) 934-4011
http://www.uab.edu
University of California-Los Angeles
405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, 90095Telephone:(310) 825-4321
http://www.ucla.edu/
University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, 95211Telephone:(209) 946-2011
http://www.pacific.edu
The University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Dentistry
263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, 06030Telephone:(860) 679-2000
http://www.uchc.edu
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, 33314Telephone:(954) 262-7300
http://www.nova.edu
Northwestern University
633 Clark St, Evanston, 60208Telephone:(312) 491-3741
http://www.northwestern.edu
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
425 University Blvd, Indianapolis, 46202Telephone:(317) 274-5555
http://www.iupui.edu


