Dentist Salary?

[LivetoDance]

Originally Posted by MuizzWahid

Thanks for this! Do you know how many years it takes to specialize? And can one still work while specializing?

Sorry, should have quoted this one. You can still work as a general dentist as you specialized. A lot work on the weekends for extra cash.

[MCATwannabe]

Originally Posted by LivetoDance

Sorry, should have quoted this one. You can still work as a general dentist as you specialized. A lot work on the weekends for extra cash.

Doesn't change the fact that specialization is still an amazing option.

[Pisces]

Originally Posted by MCATwannabe

Doesn't change the fact that specialization is still an amazing option.

Which specialty is a good option to combine with general practice in your oppinion? I am thinking about Endo or Ortho

[MCATwannabe]

Originally Posted by Pisces

Which specialty is a good option to combine with general practice in your oppinion? I am thinking about Endo or Ortho

OMS 10 chars.

[Ostracized]

Originally Posted by Pisces

Which specialty is a good option to combine with general practice in your oppinion? I am thinking about Endo or Ortho

Pretty much none. As a specialist, you will be dependent on referrals from general dentists. While specialists can do general work, no general dentist is going to refer to such a specialist, as they would be concerned about losing the patient.

[MCATwannabe]

Originally Posted by Ostracized

Pretty much none. As a specialist, you will be dependent on referrals from general dentists. While specialists can do general work, no general dentist is going to refer to such a specialist, as they would be concerned about losing the patient.

Can't you make your own patient base?

[Ostracized]

Originally Posted by MCATwannabe

Can't you make your own patient base?

Difficult to impossible. Forget about endo, perio or OMS. Paedo, prostho or ortho may get some primary patients but referrals are still the main source of patients.

[RealTalk]

if prestige is important to you then think about what has more prestige: a doc or a dentist. think the hangover.

yeah boy

- RealTalk

[MCATwannabe]

I'm fairy confident money will bring you more prestige. Think Donald Trump.
Oh and Dentists are docs, they are Docs of Dental Surgery, or Dental Medicine.

[cardigan]

Originally Posted by RealTalk

if prestige is important to you then think about what has more prestige: a doc or a dentist. think the hangover.

yeah boy

- RealTalk

you want to be a doctor? go get your phd
you want to be a physician? go get your md