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Doctor (Physician)
Diagnoses and treats illness and injury, working directly with patients across primary care, hospitals, or specialist practice.
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Dentist
Diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth, performing procedures ranging from routine checkups to surgery.
Also known as: Dental Surgeon
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Examines patients' oral health, takes and reads X-rays, performs fillings, extractions, root canals, and other procedures, and advises patients on oral hygiene. Many dentists eventually run or co-own their own practice alongside clinical work.
Typical work environment
A dental clinic or hospital dental department, working chairside with patients most of the day, supported by dental assistants and hygienists.
Typical entry point
Junior dentist in a clinic or hospital after BDS and internship
Relevant subjects
Core
BiologyChemistry
Relevant interests
Core
HealthcareHelping people
Also relevant
Biology
Useful skills
Problem solving· AdvancedCommunication· IntermediateAnalytical thinking· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Dentistry (BDS)Primary route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
Strong salary potentialHigh job securityGood international mobilityEntrepreneurial path availableHigh social impactDeep technical specialisation
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
Healthcare
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STEMPeople-focusedRegulated profession
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