Dentists

Significant Points

Most dentists are solo practitioners.
Dentists usually complete at least 8 years of education beyond high school.
Employment is projected to grow about as fast as average, and most job openings will result from the need to replace the large number of dentists expected to retire.
Job prospects should be good.

source: OOH; about this section

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Area and Industry employment and wages
Dentists, general: (Area) (Industry)
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: (Area) (Industry)
Orthodontists: (Area) (Industry)
Prosthodontists: (Area) (Industry)
Dentists, all other specialists: (Area) (Industry)

Also see Dentists in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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See the Occupational Outlook Handbook in print.