Should atopic dermititis affect ones choice of career?is dentistry an ok career for such patients

It could: If you can comfortably work with gloves on your hands and a mask that covers your nose and mouth, it should be possible to pursue a career in dentistry. Avoid the triggering stimuli and with luck, it may resolve or diminish as you get older. Try some different non-latex gloves on your hands and surgical masks if possible to see how well you can tolerate them.

Yes but: If the work involves exposure to extremely dry or windy climate, it may not be good for the skin since the primary problem with atopic dermatitis is the skin's inability to retain moisture. I would also advise ad pts to avoid occupation with chemical or irritant contact since they are more prone to develop contact dermatitis. Skin moisturizers after bathing is a must. Dentisty should be fine.

Not at all: People go to certain dentists because they like the dentist, their office, the hygienist. Lots of reasons. Don't let a minor medical "condition" rule your life. You can cover up the areas or really if they don't bother you they won't bother most of your patients. You can assure them your not contagious and who knows...by the time you start practicing...there may be "cure". Good luck and live.

Probably Not: I taught orthodontic graduate students for eleven years and saw students with varied medical conditions. What counts is learning to manage your condition and get on with your life. If you are a good science student with good grades in college you'll make a good Dentist. Best of luck!

Academic Dentistry: A degree in dentistry offers a number of career options, including: Dentistry Practice, Dental Research, Dental Public Policy. Approximately 90% of all dentists are engaged in delivery of care through private practices and you can be one of them. Good luck!

Possibly: It would depend on the severity of the atopic dermatitis and what triggers the onset of the symptoms. In general, I would think that someone w/ atopic dermatitis would have no problem practicing dentistry as long as symptoms can be moderated. We wear masks all day and wear personal protective equipment which contact the skin, which I would presume would be of biggest concern.