Who are better dentists, men or women?

When applying to dental school, most applications ask both men and women to fill them out and submit them with supplemental material. This supplemental material might include an admissions essay, recommendation letters, and proof of community service, as applications vary from institution to institution. Upon graduating from a dental program, these same candidates have met the requirements to receive the degree, some surpassing the minimum standards given to them. Of all of the requirements that they must meet, none relate to their sex.


The reason many can complete their dental degrees is because of their intellect and perseverance. When they do seek employment, they are hired on their credentials and not their sex. In addition, as individuals, people come to the profession with a different skill sets and talents, some excelling in areas where others do not. These are qualities of the person, and while some of it might have to do with their sex, their expertise is what is of importance when actually working.


Having said this, men are perceived to be smarter, and more importantly, more in control of their emotions. This leads many to believe men are automatically more capable than women. In some vocations, this might be true, especially in instances when strength is a requirement of the job. However, dentistry is not one of the professions that requires a woman to have great strength, but instead relies on great skill, concentration, knowledge, and a steady hand. In this case, sex is really not a factor in determining whether men or women are better in the field.