We put an awful lot of trust on our dentists and the delicate nature of the work they do makes many people feel anxious. Dentists spend many years studying to get to where they are as the hover over you in the dentist chair. Dentists generally complete a five year degree programmed which is preceded by excellent A level and GCSE exam results. Of the three A levels at least two has to be science topics. Working as a dentist is more than just treating people with problems in their mouth; it is about educating people about the prevention of these problems. Dentists must also get used to working with children. Some dentists decide to work solely with children, some see this as incredibly important as getting the children into good habits will mean less treatments in later life. [Read more...]