Thank you everyone for such kind support and encouragement. As you can probably tell I am still very young and very undecided! I was discussing this with my husband (as he would definitely be impacted financially and otherwise) and he made some very important points. Like you Robert, I am very intrigued by the business side of dentistry: having my own office, staff, large income, etc. However I rarely mentioned anything about the actual actions of a dentist...working on teeth! He pointed out that of everything I have ever wanted to do, it always comes back to owning my own business and being the boss. I don't know why I didn't realize this before. I guess, as Steve has pointed out, that I have been conditioned to think that in order to feel fulfilled, I must go to school and become a doctor, lawyer, teacher etc.
I think I will take your suggestion zhango and continue my break from school. I think eventually I will go back and finish, but right now I'm not sure what would be the best degree for me. I think I may find a job with a dentist and try that out for a while, then maybe try something else.
Maybe the synchronicities happening in my life are to tell me to go to the dentist! haha. It is getting close to the time I need my biyearly cleaning!
As an aside, Philipp. My husband is a police officer and he too thought that it was going to be his dream career. Now he is hoping to get out after his two year commitment is up!
Thank you again to everyone for your help. It is always nice to see a fresh point of view.