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Dentists, General
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Dentists, General

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Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

What a dentist, general does

Become a dentist, general

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good dentist, general

  • Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
  • Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
  • Looking for ways to help people.
  • Understanding people's reactions.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

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Dentist, General job outlook

  • There are 2,781 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 145 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

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Where this information came from

  • Annual labor market information provided by Washington's Employment Security Department
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