Periodontist
Duties and responsibilities:
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes
in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the
placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment
of oral inflammation. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas,
including three additional years of education beyond dental school. They are
familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal
disease, and are also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures.
Salary:
$245,538 a year
Education:
Dental school takes four years to complete
and includes classroom and laboratory instruction. You'll take mostly general
and clinical science courses in the first two years, including anatomy,
pathology, and patient care procedures. In the final years, you will gain
practical, supervised experience in clinical settings. You'll help diagnose and
treat patients while discovering various specialties, like periodontics and
pediatric dentistry. Upon graduating, you'll earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery or
Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Reflection:
I wouldn't want to be a periodontist because I don’t find it very interesting even though it’s
a good job.