110 HAWAII PARENT March/April 2025 heart disease. In many cases, they are the first to detect these conditions, which can ultimately save lives. For children who are driven to make a positive impact in their communities, a career in dentistry offers a fulfilling path to do just that. Encouraging the Next Generation of Dental Professionals If your child is interested in science, healthcare, and helping others, a career in dentistry could be the perfect match. With a variety of career paths to choose from, including roles as a dentist, hygienist, or assistant, dentistry offers both job security and professional fulfillment. Encouraging your child to explore the many opportunities within this field means you’ll be guiding them toward a bright future and the chance to create a lifetime of healthy smiles. • Dental Assistants: Dental assistants are vital to a dental team, supporting dentists and hygienists in various tasks, such as preparing patients for treatment, taking X-rays, and maintaining equipment. It’s a hands-on role that offers great job stability, flexibility, and the chance to work closely with both patients and professionals. Keeping Communities Healthy One of the most compelling reasons to encourage your child to pursue a career in dentistry is the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. Dentistry is about much more than creating brighter smiles—it’s about promoting overall health and even preventing serious medical conditions. Through routine exams, dentists and dental hygienists can identify early warning signs of issues like oral cancer, gum disease, and even diabetes and “Dentistry is about much more than creating brighter smiles— it’s about promoting overall health and even preventing serious medical conditions.” A bright future in dentistry, focusing on bright smiles.
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