CAREERS IN DENTISTRY
A dental education opens up a world of professional opportunities.
Dental graduates can work in private practices, or they can choose to work in hospitals, emergency rooms, research facilities, teach at dental schools or travel with international health and relief organizations.
Post Your Resume with GSLDS
If you are looking for employment in the dental field you may place a resume in our "JOB BANK." Please fax your resume to (314) 569-0448 or email it to our office, and we will keep in our "JOB BANK" for a period of three months. It will also be placed on our website for our members to view
Disclaimer: The Greater St. Louis Dental Society does not guarantee the validity of any job vacancy submitted, nor does it assume any responsibility for wages, benefits, working conditions or any other aspect of employment.Become a Dentist
To apply to dental school, one must first complete an accredited 4-year bachelor degree program. Many students who plan to pursue Dentistry as a career choose to major in a science-related field to meet the science requirements for admittance into dental school. Upon graduating with an undergraduate degree, students must take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT).
Dental school generally lasts four years and leads to a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) degree. The first two years are dedicated to classroom study and lab projects. In the final two years of the program, candidates gain clinical experience under the supervision of practicing dentists. Graduates must pass required state examinations to be certified to practice as Dentists.
Dental Education Programs
Scholarship for Dental Students
The Greater St. Louis Dental Society, with funding from Delta Dental of Missouri, offers a scholarship for third and fourth year dental students at accredited Dental Schools. For the each academic year, GSLDS awards one $1500 scholarship to assist an eligible St. Louis resident in completing his or her dental education. To complete an application, click here.
Careers with the dental team
Become a Hygienist:Dental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases-both to protect teeth and gums, and also to protect patients' total health. They are graduates of accredited dental hygiene education programs in colleges and universities, and must take a written national board examination and a clinical examination before they are licensed to practice. (from American Dental Hygiene Association)
Become a Dental Assistant:
A dental assistant works alongside the dentist in all stages of the patient's treatment. Some of the job duties include welcoming the patient and preparing them for treatment, selecting instruments and setting them out for the dentist, mixing materials, developing and mounting x-rays and other assistance for the dentist during procedures. A dental assistant may also be involved in the front desk and administrative responsibilities of the practice.
Become a Dental Technician:Dental lab technicians work to make replacement teeth. They work with molds and prescriptions from a dentist to prepare from crowns and bridges, along with partial or full removable dentures and implants.
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