Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Dental students gain experience by completing clinical rotations, including one or more in pediatric dentistry.
Manual dexterity and scientific ability are important. Skilled, steady hands are necessary, as are good spatial judgment and some artistic ability. Good vision is required because of the detailed work. Strong communication skills are necessary to interact well with patients and coworkers. Pediatric dentists must have considerable patience with children, who sometimes can be uncooperative or fearful of dental procedures.
Related Professions
- Child Care Service Owners
- Child Care Workers
- Child Life Specialists
- Children's Librarians
- Dental Assistants
- Dental Hygienists
- Dental Laboratory Technicians
- Dental Therapists
- Dentists
- Elementary School Teachers
- Endodontists
- Guidance Counselors
- Medical Record Technicians
- Medical Secretaries
- Nannies
- Neonatal Nurses
- Oral Surgeons
- Orthodontists
- Pediatricians
- Periodontists
- Preschool Teachers
- Prosthodontists
- Receptionists
- School Nurses
- Special Education Teachers
- Teacher Aides
- Tutors and Trainers