Dentist
Careers
Job Outlook in Vermont
Stable 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: Discover Dentistry
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
University of Connecticut
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
- Dental Hygiene (BS) Predental Track
- BS to DMD pathway (study at Lake Erie College of Dental Medicine)
Northeastern University
Regis College
Tufts University
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
