Career Profile: Holistic Dentist

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Job Description:

Holistic dentistry gives deep emphasis on the use of non-toxic restorative materials in different dental applications. The concept of holistic dentistry is centered on the premise that when an infection occurs in the mouth this can disrupt the normal function of the whole body. Unlike traditional dentistry, the holistic approach tries to connect the relationship of the mouth to the rest of the body.

A holistic dentist avoids the use of invasive chemicals because they considered them as poisons to the body. That being said, holistic dentist practitioners do not follow the traditional way of filling amalgams and cavities. This is because they perceive the materials used by conventional dentists as toxic. The truth is the filling used in traditional dentistry is made up of about 50% mercury. Mercury, as you all know, is a very dangerous and poisonous substance. Hence, holistic dentists refuse to use these fillings when treating their patients. Instead of just focusing on the gums and teeth, they are more concerned on the patients' entire well-being.

Work Environment:

Most holistic dentist practitioners prefer to practice their profession independently. Meanwhile others are employed in dental offices and clinics. They follow the typical work hours, but they sometime offer evening and weekend dental services to accommodate special client appointments. In general, they work in a well-lighted, comfortable, clean and clinic-based environment.

Education and Training Requirements:

To become a holistic dentist, you need to gain knowledge about traditional dental practices, which will be followed by the specialization to holistic dentistry. It is important that you first satisfy a bachelor's degree program from a reputable university in order to become eligible to enroll in a good dental school. You have to acquire a degree as a Doctor of Dental surgery before you take the licensure exam so you can legally practice the profession. After that, you have to incorporate holistic procedures in your dental practice to be recognized as a holistic dentist.

Some take special courses in homeopathy and holistic methods to have a better understanding about the holistic dentistry.

Salary Range:

The average annual income of holistic dentist practitioners is around $110,000. Holistic dentist practitioners who are just starting their business should expect smaller income in the first couple of years since putting up a functional dental clinic is extremely expensive. But overall, income opportunity for aspiring holistic dentist practitioners is very lucrative.

Job Outlook:

Greater income opportunities are waiting for holistic dentist practitioners who plan to practice independently. It is vital that holistic dentist practitioners maintain a good reputation to create strong client base in order to gain more earnings. Meanwhile, those are working in clinics and offices will also receive reasonable salary rates.

Find the holistic dentist program that matches your personal preference and jumpstart your career by browsing through our extensive list of holistic dentist schools!

Arizona
	(Phoenix) - Dental Assistant, Hospital Unit Coordinator, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Technologist in Radiology, Surgical Technologist, Massage Therapy

California Schools
	(Indio) - Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapy, Optical Technician
	(Alhambra, Anaheim, City of Industry, Gardena, Los Angeles, Ontario, Reseda, San Bernadino, San Francisco, San Jose, Wilshire)- Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Phlebotomist, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Office Management, X-Ray Technician, Surgical Technologist, Medical Clinical Assistant	/td>
	(Canyon Country, Lancaster) - Medical Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy
	(Concord, Hayward, Stockton) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Health Information Technology
	(Sacramento) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy
	(Pomona, Irvine, Long Beach, Pomona, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco Downtown, West Hills) - Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
Maric College	(Bakersfield, Fresno, Stockton) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Coding/Billing, Nursing, Healthcare & Rehab Technician, X-Ray Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology, Pharmacy Tech, Respiratory Therapy, Massage Therapy and MORE
	(Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia) - Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Health Care Insurance Specialist, Pharmacy Technology, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, Health Care Administration, Respiratory Care Practice
	(Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Ventura) - Medical Assisting, Medical/Dental Office Systems, Pharmacy Technician
United Education Institute	(Ontario, Van Nuys, Huntington Park, San Diego) - Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Billing & Coding
	(Victorville, Citrus Heights, Pleasant Hil, Sacramento, San Leandro) - Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapist

Connecticut Schools
Porter and Chester Institute*	(Enfield, Stratford, Watertown, Weathersfield) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting

Flordia Schools
ACT - Jacksonville	(Jacksonville) - Dental Assisting
	(DeLand) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Dental Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Therapeutic Massage
ATI College of Health	(Miami) - Dental Assisting, Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician, Medical Assisting Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Therapist
	(Orlando, Tampa Bay) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant/Basic X-ray, Noninvasive Cardio Technician, Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist - ECHO, Surgical Technologist - Operating Room Scrub
Florida Education Center	(Lauderhill) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Technician
	(Orlando) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist, X-ray Technician
	(Tampa, Ft Lauderdale) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Surgical Technology, Advanced Massage Therapy

Georgia Schools
ACT: Advanced Career Training	(Atlanta, Riverdale) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Insurance Coding
	(Jonesboro, Norcross) - Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant, Surgical Technologist

Illinois Schools
Careers in Dental Assisting	(River Forest) - Dental Assisting, Dental Office Administration

Indiana Schools
	(Merrillville) - Dental Assisting
Professional Careers Institute	(Indianapolis) - Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting/Administration, Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy/Medical Assisting, Medical Assistant, Medical Assisting/Administration, Medical/Dental Administration

Kentucky Schools
ATA Career Education	(Louisville) - Dental Assisting, Medical Coding

Louisiana Schools
	(New Orleans) - Dental Assisting, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician

Maryland Schools
Hagerstown Business College	(Frederick) - Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing/Coding, Medical Receptionist, Medical Receptionist/Transcriptionist, Medical Secretary/Assistant, Medical Transcriptionist, Phlebotomist, Dental Assistant

Massachusetts Schools
	(Brighton) - Dental Assisting, Masage Therapy (Modular), Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician

Michigan Schools
	(Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo) - Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nurse, Certified Nurses Aide

Missouri Schools
	(North St. Louis/Maryland Heights, South Arnold/Fenton) - Dental Assistant
	(Kansas City) - Dental Assistant
	(St. Louis) - Dental Office Administration, Dental Assistant
Sanford-Brown College	(Hazelwood) - Dental Assistant
	(Springfield) - Dental Assisting
	(Springfield) - Dental Assistant

Nebraska Schools
	(Omaha) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Massage Therapy
	(Omaha) - Dental Assistant, Practical Nursing, Advanced Medical Assistant, Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor, Medical Assistant, Veterinay Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Administrative Specialist, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Office Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Psychiatric Assistant, Veterinary Technician

Nevada Schools
	(Las Vegas) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist

Ohio Schools
Akron Institute	(Cuyahoga Falls) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller/Administrator
	(North Olmsted) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance and Coding, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician

Oregon Schools
	(Beaverton) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist
	(Portland) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting

Pennsylvania Schools
Bradford School	(Pittsburgh) - Dental Assisting
Career Training Academy	(New Kensington) - Dental Assistant
	(Broomall) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technician
	(Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)(Philadelphia) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Coding & Billing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular & Surgical Technology, Massage Therapy
Thompson Institute	(Philadelphia) - Dental Assisting

Tennessee Schools
	(Nashville) - Dental Assisting
	(Nashville) - Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assisting

Texas Schools
	(Amarillo) - Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Office Administration, Pharmacy Technician
Academy of Healthcare Professions*	(Austin, Houston North Loop, Houston Southwest) - Dental Assistant, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, Phlebotomy Technician, Dental Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Massage Therapy, Surgical Technologist
	(Dallas, Hurst) - Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Respiratory Therapy Technology
	(Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fort Worth) - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Dental Assistant, Insurance Processor, Patient Care Assistant Technician, Medical Assistant Clinical/Clerical, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technician, Medical Office Specialist, Radiologic Technologist
	(Irving) - Basic Massage Therapy, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist
National Institute of Technology	(Houston - Greenspoint) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Business and Clinical Specialist, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician
Pinnacle Career Center	(Houston) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing
Kaplan Career Institute	(San Antonio) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant Clinical/Clerical, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Technician
San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants	(McAllen) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant Clinical/Clerical, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Technician
Southeastern Career Institute*	(Dallas, Midland) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Technician
	(Beaumont, Lubbock) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Patient Care Assistant Technician, Nurse Aide, Vocational Nursing

Utah Schools
	(Murray) - Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assisting, Office Management
	(Provo) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Therapeutic Massage Technology

Virginia Schools
	(Alexandria, Arlington) - Medical Assisting, Dental Assistant, Medical Administrative Specialist, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician
Medical Careers Institute*	(Newport News) - Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing

Washington Schools
	(Everett, Tacoma, Port Orchard, Renton, Lynnwood) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
	(Bellevue) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist

Canadian Schools
	Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Retail Pharmacy Technician, Medical Office Assistant, Dental Assisting
	Saskatchewan: Saskatoon Ontario: Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton Mountain, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, Newmarket, North York, Ottawa East, Scarborough, Sudbury, Toronto South, Windsor British Columbia: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria Bay Centre Manitoba: Winnipeg