How to be a DDS in Hawaii?
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Not to mention that Honolulu is one of the most saturated markets for dentists. On vacation I went into the Ala Moana mall and walked next door to a professional building and was amazed at what I saw.
Now this is just a memory recollection from a couple of years ago but here goes:
18 story building.
140 total listings.
90 dental related listings.
75 general dentists.
2 periodontists.
2 oral surgeons.
4 pediatric dentists.
2 prosthodontists.
1 oral pathologist.
2 orthodontists.
2 dental labs.
If you really want to appeal to the dental board for licensure, I would advise that you would show commitment to working in an underserved, rural community outside of the city center (of anywhere in the country, not just HI).
Good luck!
Now this is just a memory recollection from a couple of years ago but here goes:
18 story building.
140 total listings.
90 dental related listings.
75 general dentists.
2 periodontists.
2 oral surgeons.
4 pediatric dentists.
2 prosthodontists.
1 oral pathologist.
2 orthodontists.
2 dental labs.
If you really want to appeal to the dental board for licensure, I would advise that you would show commitment to working in an underserved, rural community outside of the city center (of anywhere in the country, not just HI).
Good luck!
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Why wont DMD Degree work?
because DDS are real doctors and DMD's can only do prophys and SRP's. everybody knows that
If it's an ADA acccredited program, then perhaps you can do a 2-year International dental program to get licensed here. Inquire to see if your degree is good for this.
Also, my dad is a dentist is Hawaii, and I "may" go back to take over his practice. But the fact of that matter is that you won't make that much unless you're insanely good at marketing. There are about 1000 people per dentist in Hawaii, what means, probably a little under a thousand dentists in Hawaii.
if you're curious:
http://www.dentisthonolulu.com
Dude, seriously, why go anywhere else? I know you grew up there so you may be looking for a change, but I encourage any dental student whose father/mother is a dentist to go back and practice with them. You get 1. a mentor. 2. a stable job. 3. a happier job. 4. you build equity in a practice 5. less production pressure.
Looks like a nice practice.... good luck to you!
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You are a real idiot if you actually believe that a DMD only knows how to s&rp and do prophies. Or that a dental therapist is more educated. DMD and DDS are equivalent. It just depends on the school as to which one you recieve. I can assure you my training as a DMD is the same, if not better, than any DDS program. I don't even know why I'm wasting my time - both of you ******s probably just like to stir the pot. How about next time you go to the ADA website to do some research before you start running your mouth on topics about which you obviously know nothing about.
TJNova2011 and omaralt were being sarcastic.
way to set 'em straight! 
How'd that feel TJ?! hahahahahahah what a ******
Your DMD has taught and signifies a great deal of professionalism. Amen
Note to self: "Detecting Sarcasm: 101" not included in DMD curriculum...
