Dentists, All Other Specialists

All dentists not listed separately.

$179,210
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+4% projected 2024โ€“2034
Doctoral or professional degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Dentists in this specialty category work on complex oral health issues that fall outside the more common dental fields like orthodontics or oral surgery. They spend their days examining patients, diagnosing conditions affecting teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Their work might involve performing intricate procedures like root canals, placing crowns and bridges, or treating gum disease through deep cleaning and tissue management. They often work with dental assistants and hygienists in private practices or clinics, using specialized equipment ranging from basic examination tools to advanced imaging technology.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Oregon Health & Science University, OR
$332,843
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(professional)University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, CO
$272,682
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
$259,378
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(grad-cert)Tufts University, MA
$254,466
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Illinois Chicago, IL
$250,706
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Saint Louis University, MO
$249,068
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus, CT
$247,820
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Connecticut-Stamford, CT
$247,820
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Connecticut, CT
$247,820
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus, CT
$247,820
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Connecticut-Avery Point, CT
$247,820
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Florida, FL
$246,053
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(grad-cert)University of Illinois Chicago, IL
$243,437
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
$242,474
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(grad-cert)Saint Louis University, MO
$240,137
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Indiana University-Indianapolis, IN
$238,129
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, MN
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Marquette University, WI
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Medical University of South Carolina, SC
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Oregon Health & Science University, OR
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Case Western Reserve University, OH
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Rutgers University-New Brunswick, NJ
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Seton Hill University, PA
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Metropolitan State University, MN
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Ohio State University-Main Campus, OH
$234,309

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