Dentistry Merit Badge
Learn about dental careers, interpret X-rays, understand oral health and disease prevention, and complete a dentist visit to earn this merit badge.
What you'll do
- Tooth Anatomy from X-Rays Using X-ray (radiographic) films or images and with your counselor’s guidance, do the following:
- 2. Dental Disease & Prevention Tell or write about what causes dental decay and gum disease.
- Visiting the Dentist Arrange for a visit with a dentist.
- Dental Tools & Hands-On Skills Name at least five instruments and five pieces of equipment a dentist uses.
At a glance
- Requirements
- 7
- Category
- Professions
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- March 29, 2026