Developing a Career in Dental Public Health
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

• Develop a framework for thinking through the possibilities for a career in dental public health.
• Create a list of characteristics that would describe the ideal dental public health position for his/her situation.
• Realistically appraise a career in dental public health.
• Develop a list of skills necessary to be successful in a career in dental public health.
• Investigate the state dental practice act for his/her state as it relates to dental public health.
• Locate individuals in his or her state that would serve as a network for connections to dental public health opportunities.
• Seek regional and national associations that strengthen the dental public health network.
• Consider opportunities with government agencies that offer careers in dental public health.
• Consider a variety of advanced educational opportunities that would advance a career in dental public health.