Periodontist

Duties and Responsibilities: Dentists diagnose and treat injured and decaying teeth, gums and supporting bones, though they may refer more complex cases to specialists, such as periodontists. They remove teeth, clean teeth, manage routine checkups and provide oral health education to their patients.

Salary: $110,020

Education: Both dentists and periodontists must complete dental school after earning their undergraduate degrees. Dental school is a four-year program that includes both coursework and clinical experience.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t mind having this as a job because it pays good.