Dentist
Careers
Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand
What you might do
Dentists take care of patients’ teeth and gums. They diagnose and treat disease or injury, fill cavities, and repair or pull teeth. They may make models for false teeth.
Where you might work
Dental office or clinic.
Related Links
My Next Move: Dentists
O*Net Online: Dentists
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dentists
Vermont State Dental Society
American Dental Association
American Dental Education Association: Dentistry 101
Education Required
Dentists hold a doctoral degree (4 years after a 4-year bachelor’s degree).
Where to Study
Norwich University
Saint Michael's College
University of Vermont
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
University of New England
Boston University
Fitchburg State University
Framingham State University
Harvard University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Northeastern University
Regis College
Tufts University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126
