Due to constant changes in the process of working in the dental market, knowing the profile of the egress of a high education institution contributes to trace the profession changes, trends and needs, besides contributing on course decisions. The profile of the dental surgeon graduated from the State University of Piaui (UESPI), Campus Professor Alexandre Alves de Oliveira Parnaíba-PI, was studied to evaluate the professional trajectory of graduates from term 2 year 2004 to term 2 year 2014, through a survey with information on personal data, socioeconomic and demographic profile, field of action and academic training. It was observed that most of the graduates are female, in the age group between 20 and 30 years and works in the public sector. As for graduate courses, Orthodontics was the most cited specialization. Most of them act in Piauí, with the largest number of professionals acting in the interior of the state. They make 20 to 60 consultations per week on average and most do not work with covenants or accreditations. In addition, the average salary is up to 10 minimum Brazilian wages and the majority report being satisfied financially and with their academic background. However, they pointed out the discipline "Management, Administration and Marketing in Dentistry" necessary to improve the curricular matrix of the course. Descriptors: Dentistry. College Education. Work Market.
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