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Medical, Dental, and/or Optical Offices. (Dental Offices) Maya Kraus Yuuki Kumagai. Forest Edge Dental 1722 W. Algonquin Road Hoffman Estates IL, 60192. Types of Employees & Median Wages. Doctorate Level General Dentist - provide primary teeth care ($150,000)
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Medical, Dental, and/or Optical Offices (Dental Offices) Maya Kraus YuukiKumagai
Forest Edge Dental1722 W. Algonquin RoadHoffman EstatesIL, 60192
Types of Employees & Median Wages • Doctorate Level • General Dentist - provide primary teeth care ($150,000) • Cosmetic Dentist - specializes in dental work that improves the appearance of a person’s teeth, gums, or bite ($100,000) • Orthodontist - specializes in prevention or correction of irregularities of teeth or bite. ($165,000) • Periodontist - specializes in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth. ($269,770) • Oral Surgeon - specializes in diagnosis and or performing surgical and non-surgical procedures in the mouth ($249,542)
Allied & Mid-level • Dental Assistant - assists dentist ($34,140) • Dental Hygienist- specializes in preventative oral health, focusing on techniques in oral hygiene ($68,000) • Dental Lab Technician - manufactures corrective devices and replacements for natural teeth ($35,000) • On average dentists work 7-9 hours a day.
Patients • Families • Elderly • Check-ups, Illness/Issues, Dental Emergencies
Service Costs • Fillings ($100~$300 per area) • Teeth Bleaching ($300) • Crowns ($700~$1200) • Dental Bridges ($2000~$3000) • Extraction ($100~$200 per tooth) • Surgical Tooth Extractions ($200~$400 per tooth)
Interesting Facts • The moisture entrapped in the toothpaste cap actually favors bacterial growth. • First toothbrush with bristles was manufactured in China in 1498. • A couple hundred years ago, bad teeth was considered to be a rich man’s disease since only rich people could afford to eat things, such as Queen Elizabeth I, who had very bad teeth.