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__**Career Goal:**__ The career that I aim to achieve is one that is in the field of dentistry. But the chief occupation that I would like to pursue is pediatric dentist, or possibly a dental hygienist. Acquiring a career in the pediatric field would be the ideal position for me due to my enjoyment of teaching children, and in addition, helping them grow healthy. I communicate wonderfully with children, and would be able to establish healthy relationships with patients, crafting a positive work environment. Another occupation choice for me would be dental hygienist. If I were to pursue this career, I would be able to have flexible hours, and as I grow in experience and age, I would be able to work less during the week, possibly two to three days a week. I would also make a more than fair amount of money, which will provide for my future family, as well as being an enjoyable career. Money & Outlook:

**Colorado Earnings**

 * Average Annual Wage || $74,280 ||
 * Entry Annual Wage || $56,580 ||
 * Experienced Annual Wage || $96,480 ||
 * Average Hourly Wage || $35.71 ||
 * Entry Hourly Wage || $27.20 ||
 * Experienced Hourly Wage || $46.38 ||
 * Median Hourly Wage || $36.46 ||

**Colorado Regional Earnings**
//Colorado Metropolitan Areas Wages//
 * ~ Region ||~ Average ||~ Entry Level ||~ Experienced ||
 * ~ Boulder MSA || $82,970 or $39.89/hr || $61,250 or $29.45/hr || $103,440 or $49.73/hr ||
 * ~ Colorado Springs MSA || $64,040 or $30.79/hr || $33,600 or $16.15/hr || $83,910 or $40.34/hr ||
 * ~ Denver-Aurora MSA || $76,540 or $36.80/hr || $65,410 or $31.45/hr || $98,720 or $47.46/hr ||
 * ~ Fort Collins-Loveland MSA || $71,710 or $34.48/hr || $59,940 or $28.82/hr || $83,380 or $40.09/hr ||
 * ~ Grand Junction MSA || $65,980 or $31.72/hr || $55,630 or $26.75/hr || $81,160 or $39.02/hr ||
 * ~ Greeley PMSA || $74,070 or $35.61/hr || $58,470 or $28.11/hr || $90,440 or $43.48/hr ||
 * ~ Pueblo MSA || $68,010 or $32.70/hr || $48,490 or $23.31/hr || $82,490 or $39.66/hr ||

**Colorado's Regional Employment And Outlook**
//Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)//
 * ~ Region ||~ Employment ||~ Projected Growth Rate ||~ Annual Openings (growth) ||~ Annual Openings (replacement) ||~ Annual Openings ||
 * ~ Boulder - Longmont || 230 || 29% || 7 || 4 || 11 ||
 * ~ Denver - Aurora || 1,298 || 32% || 41 || 25 || 66 ||
 * ~ Colorado Springs || 389 || 33% || 13 || 7 || 20 ||
 * ~ Fort Collins - Loveland || 224 || 31% || 7 || 4 || 11 ||
 * ~ Grand Junction || 124 || 33% || 4 || 2 || 6 ||

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Education/Training Required - These careers require a degree from an accredited dental school and a state license. In addition, to gain experience, I could volunteer to be an aid in a dentistry office. Another beneficial choice would be to acquire a strong outlook on biology, chemistry and human anatomy. Transferable Skills Required:
 * Plan Of Action:**__
 * Collecting and recording medical information
 * Developing and printing film
 * Developing and using computerized medical records
 * Helping people understand health care instructions
 * Operating medical diagnostic equipment
 * Treating physical or mental problems
 * Using medical or dental instruments to treat patients
 * Working as a member of a health services team

Schools/Training Programs - I could receive training from two or four-year colleges and a variety of dental schools. In order to be a dental hygienist, the best route to pursue would be to earn a four-year bachelor's degree. Also, once graduated I would have to take a written and clinical examination administered by the American Dental Association in order to obtain my state license. Schools Offering This Program:

Please wait... Gunnison, CO || Four-Year || $5,900 || 2,500 || [|Admissions] ||
 * Bachelor's Degree In Dentistry (DDS, DMD) Program**
 * ~ [|School] ||~ [|Type] ||~ [|Tuition] ||~ [|Number of Students] ||~ [|Online Application] ||
 * [|Western State College Of Colorado]

Please wait... Denver, CO || Graduate || $24,297 Annual || 2,476 || [|Apply For Admission] ||
 * Doctoral Degree In Dentistry (DDS, DMD) Program**
 * ~ [|School] ||~ [|Type] ||~ [|Tuition] ||~ [|Number of Students] ||~ [|Online Application] ||
 * [|University Of Colorado Denver - Health Sciences Center]

__**Information On College Of Choice:**__

[|University Of Colorado Denver - Dentistry]

[|Anschutz Medical Campus - School of Dental Medicine]

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