Career fit quiz

Is Dentist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the dentist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the dentist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I have steady, skilled hands
Statement 2 of 8I love science
Statement 3 of 8I want to own a practice
Statement 4 of 8I’m good with nervous people
Statement 5 of 8I want a high-paying career
Statement 6 of 8I can commit to years of school
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 8 years after high school training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $170,950 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums and related parts of the mouth, providing fillings, crowns, extractions, cleanings oversight and preventive care.

  • Examine teeth, gums and mouth
  • Take and read dental X-rays
  • Fill cavities and repair teeth
  • Place crowns, bridges and implants
  • Extract teeth

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