The future employment of dentistry is very good. There is a need for one dentist for every 2,000 people, and the demand is increasing dramatically. With the improvement of income level and quality of life, people will pay more and more attention to oral health, and the current first-tier cities have shown a strong demand for dentists, with a strong regionality.
Large market demand: According to statistics, the scale of the mainland oral medical market has exceeded 100 billion yuan and is growing at an annual rate of 20%.
Diverse employment positions: Graduates of stomatology can engage in clinical work in hospitals, clinics, dental hospitals, etc., as well as conduct dental research in scientific research institutions or engage in teaching in medical schools. In addition, they can also choose to engage in R&D, production and sales in oral medical device companies, toothpaste companies, etc.
Generous salary: Due to the particularity and professionalism of oral medical services, the income level of dentists is generally higher. Depending on the region and medical institution, the monthly salary of a dentist is generally between 8,000 yuan and 20,000 yuan, or even higher, and the income will increase with the accumulation of work experience.
Broad space for development: Graduates of stomatology can engage in clinical, scientific research, teaching and other work in hospitals, clinics, dental hospitals, dental research institutes and other fields.
What are the employment directions of stomatology in 2024?
It can be seen from the employment destinations of graduates in recent years that the employment options of dental graduates can also be diversified.
1. It can be engaged in clinical medical work for the stomatology department of general hospitals, urban community medical service centers, private dental clinics and outpatient clinics, rural township health centers, primary dental hospitals, and oral health care institutions;
2. Engage in related facial plastic surgery and beauty in beauty institutions, such as orthodontics, dental porcelain, ultrasonic tooth cleaning, cold light whitening teeth, etc.;
3. Engage in work related to medical education, scientific research and clinical practice in relevant medical universities and research institutes;
4. You can also choose a career related to stomatology, such as the design, production and marketing of oral medical equipment or oral care products.
The mainland has a large population base, a high proportion of dental patients, a large number, and a serious shortage of dentists, so there is still a considerable space for the development of stomatology in the mainland, and the choice of dentistry as a future profession is in line with the development trend of the times, and the future of dentists is very bright.
However, parents should note that although the employment prospects of stomatology are broad, not all children are suitable, so you must not blindly pursue it.