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Dentistry

University of California - San Francisco (UCSF)

  • A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of dentistry/dental medicine, encompassing the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and adjacent structures and their impact on the human body and health. Includes instruction in the basic biomedical sciences; occlusion; dental health and prevention; oral pathology; cariology; operative dentistry; oral radiology; principles of the various dental specialties; pain management; oral medicine; clinic and health care management; patient counseling; and professional standards and ethics. Find Colleges Offering Dentistry Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth.
      Salary and Wages

      Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 940
      • Average Annual Salary: $140,050
      • Average Hourly Rate: $67.33

      San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 420
      • Average Annual Salary: $110,740
      • Average Hourly Rate: $53.24
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 136,323
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 148,893
      • Percent Job Growth: 9.22%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Category Flexibility
      • Arm-Hand Steadiness
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Dentistry
     Total
    Overall
    All Students106
     
    By Gender
    Male50
    Female56
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien18
    American Indian-
    Black4
    Asian45
    Hispanic6
    White29
    Unknown4
     
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    This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in California
    University of California - Los Angeles
    • 405 Hilgard Ave
      Los Angeles, CA 90095
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 88
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
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    Loma Linda University
    • Address Not Available
      Loma Linda, CA 92350
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 117
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers
     
     
     
    University of Southern California
    • University Park
      Los Angeles, CA 90089
    •  
    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 139
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    University of the Pacific
    • 3601 Pacific Ave
      Stockton, CA 95211
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 150
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
    • Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008