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The title, of course, came from a patient. The precise and original answer to the question has been largely overwhelmed by the vast changes in the profession over 30-odd years. The author discusses why he is glad he chose general dental practice; why it remains a career of interest, stimulus, challenge and satisfaction; and why he would commend it enthusiastically to today's school leavers
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Holt, V. What on earth made you want to become a dentist?. Br Dent J 185, 108–109 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4809738
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