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Dentistry, with its associated careers, is a changing profession. As in many other scientific and health-related fields, advances in science and technology have led to new concepts of care. For example, lasers are used to remove caries (decay), and computers can be programmed to design precise crowns to fit teeth. Many types of implant devices hold crowns in place. As people take better care of their bodies, they are working harder to maintain healthy teeth.
A LOOK AHEAD Experts predict that the occurrence of decay will continue to be reduced as emphasis on preventive dentistry is increased, and that periodontal (gum) disease will be a continuing problem that will need to be treated. Better materials are being developed to restore (fill) teeth and seal them against caries disease (decay). Studies are under way to measure the role of specific foods and how they effect the caries process that produces decay. In dental education, curriculums in dental schools are changing to respond to these changes: there is greater focus on patient care and caring. Another area of responsibility is concentration on care of special or handicapped patients and aged patients.
Dentistry is changing also because dental health is more important to more people today. More people are aware of preventive dentistry and do not visit a dentist just when problems occur. Instead, visits are made regularly for cleaning and checkups to prevent oral diseases and loss of teeth. This process of education has been aided by many dentists under the leadership of the American Dental Association and its many programs. Articles are appearing in popular magazines and newspapers stressing the importance of caring for teeth, regular dental visits, and the cosmetic appearance of teeth.

JOB OUTLOOK

Employment of dentists is expected to grow slower than the average for all occupations through the year 2006. While employment growth will provide some job opportunities, most jobs will result from the need to replace the large number of dentists projected to retire. Job prospects should be good if the number of dental school graduates does not grow significantly, thus keeping the supply of newly qualified dentists near current levels.
There is cause for some concern about the outlook, however, because the number of first-year enrollees in dental school programs has increased over enrollment in the late 1980s. If the number of enrollees continues to increase, there will be a larger pool of dentists, and job seekers may face competition.
Demand for dental care should grow substantially through 2006. As members of the baby-boom generation advance into middle age, a large number will need maintenance on complicated dental work, such as bridges. In addition, elderly people are more likely to retain their teeth than their predecessors, so they will require much more care than in the past. The younger generation will continue to need preventive check ups despite treatments such as fluoridation of the water supply, which decreases the incidence of tooth decay.
However, the employment of dentists is not expected to grow as rapidly as the demand for dental services. As their practices expand, dentists are likely to hire more dental hygienists and dental assistants to handle routine services they now perform themselves.

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