Dentist

A dentist is a person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums, especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones.

The responsibilities of a dentist is listed below:

1. educating patients on oral healthcare;
2. examining teeth and diagnosing patients' dental conditions by using tools such as x-rays;
3. assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients;
4. carrying out agreed clinical treatments such as restoring teeth affected by decay and treating gum disease; 
5. maintaining patients' dental records;
6. recruiting, training and managing staff;
7. managing budgets and maintaining stocks of equipment;
8. keeping abreast of new developments through structured continuing professional development (CPD);
9. marketing services to potential clients.

An average salary for a dentist is $149,310 annually.

To become a dentist, you need to: 

1. Enroll in a Bachelor's Degree Program. Dental schools generally require applicants to hold bachelor's degrees before gaining admission.
   
2. Take the Dental Admission Test. 
   
3. Earn a Dental Degree. 
   
4. Obtain License. 
   
5. Specialize.

Reference

1. Google Search - What is Dentist?
   
2. Dentist:-Job description
   
3. Google Search - Dentist Salary
4. Google Search - How to Become a Dentist