AEGD/GPR vs Private Practice

[HardWay]

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So I've already started applying for some AEGD's and some GPR's, but now I'm wondering if that is what I want to do. Should I do an AEGD or GPR next year or should I go straight into private practice? I really don't want to do another year of school, but if I will actually gain some valuable experience that private practice wouldn't afford me, I think I should do it.

So, what r the pros and cons of doing a post-grad program vs private practice?

 

[milman]

Related question: could you concentrate in a gpr program on things like wisdom tooth removal or implants?

 

[toothfairy85]

I know I am only a predent, but this is what one of the dentists I shadowed said: He said unless you have your heart into really pursuing AEGD/GPR then don't do it. He said get into a practice with someone who has the experience. You can learn just as much from someone who has already been practicing for 10+ years as you can in residency. Also, there are always continuing education courses you can take to expand your practice when the time comes. Good luck to you!

 

[diagnodent]

The only way I would do a aegd/gpr it would have to involve 50+ implants or multiple wisdom teeth ext plus multiple endos. Otherwise, why waste your time and money doing the same procedures you will do in private practice and make more for.

 

[onetoothleft]

I think it depends a lot on where you live and who you can work for. AEGD and GPR will give you experience that you may not get elsewhere, but if you can work for someone who is willing to teach you then you might be better off just working. Remember that finding a cool dentist who is willing to mentor you might be very hard to find.

Also, in major cities (especially in the east coast) it is more commonplace for dentists to have completed a residency. It might be a lot harder (but still very possible) to get hired in some places without one.

Also it depends on your school. Plan on doing a residency if you come from a school like mine where the focus in not to create PC dentists. Although we do more clinical work than people think, a lot of our time is focused on specialties.