You probably already know it, but dentistry is a fantastic profession. Not surprisingly, a dentist is the top-ranked occupation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the “100 Best Jobs of 2017”.
Jobs in healthcare dominated the list of best careers, and dentistry was the #1 overall job once again. The top 5 professions on the list are:
1. Dentist
2. Nurse Practitioner
3. Physician Assistant
4. Statistician
5. Orthodontist
The 'best jobs' results are based on a variety of factors, including demand, growth, pay, future job prospects and stress level. View the full list of U.S. News & World Report’s best overall jobs.
Read why Dr. Jacqueline Stump believes more women are choosing dentistry as a career.