Once you graduate from dental school, consider entering into an associateship with an established dentist. Associateships allow new dentists to gain more practical experience, practice with an experienced dentist, and earn money to pay off college debts before buying or opening their own practice. Visit https://success.ada.org/en/career/associateships-what-how-and-who.
Read publications such as Pediatric Dentistry Today (http://www.pediatricdentistrytoday.org) to learn more about trends in the industry.
Join professional associations to access training and networking resources, industry publications, and employment opportunities.
Become certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry to show potential patients that you have met the highest standards established by your profession.
Conduct information interviews with pediatric dentists to learn more about the career and establishing a practice.
- 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
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- Medical Secretaries
- Nannies
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- Oral Surgeons
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- Preschool Teachers
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