1.

Private Practice
Individual/ Solo Practice
- Means the dentist practices as a one-
man practitioner
Partnership and Group Practice
- Defined as, either one is a practice of
two/three or more dentists joined in a
cost-sharing arrangement to provide
improved service at a minimized cost.

Employment and Career

Opportunities of a Dentist
Multi-located Practice
- In need of more clientele, a dentist may
apportion his time to serve other locations
- A difficult method of establishing a
practice
- Can be very expensive
Part-time Practice
- The practice is limited to a few hours
only.
2. Public Health Dentist
- Affords a novice dental practitioner a
grand opportunity whether in the employ
of the national or local government
3. Hospital Dentists
- Dentists practicing in a private hospital
4. Military Dentists (Dental Service Militare)
- Dentists who wishes to make use of their
specialized skills serving in the AFP dental
corps unit
5. Industry / Company Dentists
- Dentists employ by private company or
industry in a full-time basis or retainership
6. School Dentists
- Dentists who seeks employment in a
private school /college or university
7. Dental Educator
- Dentists who opt to pursue a career in
teaching
- Requires education units in teaching
- Administrative skills and capabilities
8. Other Avenues / Opportunities
Dental Assistant
- A novice dentist who seek employment to
a private dentist
- Can serve as a buffer or period of re-
adjustment during which one can acquire
experiences and evaluate private practice
opportunities
- Dentists who wish to seek employment
abroad but are not licensed to practice as
dentists in other countries
Dental Researchers
- A dental practitioner who choose to do
research or investigation in any dental
field or specialization
- Usually inside a University (local or
abroad)
Graduate Study
- dentists opt for a limited practice of one
or two specific fields
- Requires to pursue a 3 to 4 years
additional graduate study such as Master
of Science or Doctoral degree in Dentistry
(Endodontics, Oral Surgery,
Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric
Dentistry, Periodontics, etc)
Heritage Practice
- Practice is retained in a family or class of
practitioner with the patient load inherited
by the beginner member.
- Ultimately, the latter takes over the entire
practice
Dental or Medical Representative
- One who seeks employment in major drug
companies and dental traders
Dental Consultants
- One who is employed by a dental
company, laboratory and/or trader for
his/her expertise
Foreign Employment
- Dentists
- Dental assistants
- Dental hygienists
- Dental nurse
- Dental technician