Percent responses to reasons for pursuing dentistry as a career
| Low | - | Somewhat | - | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Time | 1.6% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 24.9% | 61.8% |
| Self-Employed | 2.5% | 2.8% | 11.0% | 24.2% | 59.5% |
| Service to Others | 1.4% | 2.6% | 13.6% | 36.4% | 46.1% |
| Service to Own Race | 34.3% | 18.0% | 22.8% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Care to Underserved | 11.2% | 14.5% | 33.9% | 24.6% | 15.8% |
| Income Potential | 1.1% | 2.3% | 16.8% | 39.4% | 40.5% |
| Working with Hands | 1.9% | 5.5% | 20.2% | 34.6% | 37.9% |
| Career Variety | 5.3% | 11.8% | 28.8% | 30.0% | 24.2% |
| Status and Prestige | 4.9% | 10.3% | 29.5% | 32.6% | 22.7% |