A career in dentistry
Life as a dentist is challenging, varied and most of all rewarding. There are many different career paths to follow from general practice to teaching to working in the RAF. With a comparatively high starting salary and impressive percentage of King’s graduates finding employment after their vocational training, a career in dentistry also represents stability and financial security in these difficult economic times.
Why become a dentist?
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Great career prospects, job security and financial gain
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Can be your own boss
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You have an interest in working with your hands
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Satisfaction of treating patients
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A typical day is varied and challenging
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Work in a fast paced, ever changing industry
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Opportunities to work all over the world
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Intellectual challenge of diagnostics combined with technical challenges of surgery
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Meeting, speaking to, and helping new people every day
What skills and abilities do I need?
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Good manual dexterity
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Acute eye for attention to detail and colour vision
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to build rapport with patients
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Ability to offer advice and educate others
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A team player, empathetic and caring
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Honest and trustworthy
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Can handle stress and pressure very well
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Good organisational and leadership skills
How much will I be earning?
Trainee dentists usually start on around £28,000 and, once qualified, typically earn between £ 70 – 100,000 depending on experience, specialism and professional development.
