Why study Dentistry?

The Dentistry is the branch of medicine that deals with people's oral health.

Arturo is a Pediatric Dentist in his private practice and shares his experience with those interested in this degree:

─When and why did you decide to study Dentistry?

─I chose it when I was still in school, although more than a choice it had to do with respecting a family tradition. However, unlike what usually happens with this type of mandates, I always liked dentistry and spent hours helping my dad in his practice to learn. The mouth is one of the most complex parts of the body, but no one gives it the same importance as the heart, for example, for not being vital.

─Why did you choose to focus on children?

─When I was young I treated all kinds of patients, but I have a better relationship with them and they are the ones who most need reassurance when going to see professionals who will put sharp instruments in their mouths. I consider myself capable of giving them that reassurance.

─Is there any negative side to being a Dentist?

─Yes, we are the bad guys in the movie. People are afraid of us and it is very common for people to enter our practice pale and with a terrified look on their faces. It must be related to some myth or something like that, because in reality it should not make them feel worse than going to see any specialist. But, the truth is, when they come to see us it is a suffering, with rare exceptions.

─What is the occupational field for Dentists?

─We can work in hospitals, in clinics or set up our own practices, alone or with partners. Besides, teeth are the same anywhere in the world, so we can practice wherever we want. I have worked in several neighboring countries until I settled here.

Why study Dentistry?

• Because you are interested in the physiognomy of the mouth.
• Because you believe teeth are essential parts of the body.
• Because you like dental medicine.
• Because you would like to have your own practice.
• Because you would like to work in public health as a dentist or in private clinics.
• Because you would like to teach in relation to dentistry.

In Argentina: Universidad de Buenos Aires,  Universidad Argentina John F. Kennedy, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán.

In Spain: Universidad Europea de Madrid,  Universidad del País Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Universidad Camilo José Cela, Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Universidad de Zaragoza, Universidad de Salamanca, Universidad CEU San Pablo Madrid, Universidad de Murcia, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Universidad de Oviedo, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Universidad de Sevilla, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad de Granada, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat de València

In Mexico: The Universidad Intercontinental D.R. (UIC) offers the Licenciatura en Odontología.

In Uruguay: Universidad de la República