Dentists are graduates of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and passed Dentistry Licensure Exam.

1. Professional, compassionate, and friendly demeanor
2. Exudes confidence and genuine interest in patient care
3. High level of integrity and accountability
4. Great attention to detail
5. Excellent communication, listening, and comprehension skills
6. Customer Service oriented
7. Analytical and problem solving skills
8. Works well with a team and requires minimum supervision to perform responsibilities
9. Willingness to learn new things

The tuition fee in private colleges and universities for Dentistry ranges from P26,000 – P40,000 per semester while SUCs offer courses for free or minimal fees from P5,000 – P17,000 per semester.

• Health and Wellness

Dentist can gain experience and specialize in the following areas:

• Dental public health specialists
• Endodontists
• Oral and maxillofacial radiologists
• Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
• Oral pathologists
• Orthodontists
• Pediatric dentists
• Periodontists
• Prosthodontists
• They can become heads of the dentistry department of hospitals or set up their own clinics.