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Hey all,
I just run into too many people who are predents ( I myself and on the fence) who are just concerned about getting into dental school, not really looking at the big picture. Before you waste a considerable amount preparing for and applying to dental school, just take a word of advice from a few dentists and students I have talked to.
Be aware of how much debt you will take on, and the interest rates. The way things are going in the gov, you want to have a back up plan in case federal loans become super difficult to get.
Take your total expenses over the 4 years into account and make a wise financial judgement based on the current market demand for dentists.
Even if there are reports that say there is a shortage of dentist, look at the source, and be smart. There are increasing number of dentists going to school and more schools opening, and a LOT more competition among dentists in the more desirable areas.
The way healthcare is going, the pay dentists get may be greatly reduced in the coming years, especially with large discount dental corps.
Last but not least, I don't care if you have a 4.0 and 28 DAT, if you don't like interacting with people, socializing, managing employees and a business, then you will suffer as a dentist.
Just be smart guys, too many people go into dentistry for the wrong reasons, look at the big picture before you make a lifelong committment.
Best of luck to all
I just run into too many people who are predents ( I myself and on the fence) who are just concerned about getting into dental school, not really looking at the big picture. Before you waste a considerable amount preparing for and applying to dental school, just take a word of advice from a few dentists and students I have talked to.
Be aware of how much debt you will take on, and the interest rates. The way things are going in the gov, you want to have a back up plan in case federal loans become super difficult to get.
Take your total expenses over the 4 years into account and make a wise financial judgement based on the current market demand for dentists.
Even if there are reports that say there is a shortage of dentist, look at the source, and be smart. There are increasing number of dentists going to school and more schools opening, and a LOT more competition among dentists in the more desirable areas.
The way healthcare is going, the pay dentists get may be greatly reduced in the coming years, especially with large discount dental corps.
Last but not least, I don't care if you have a 4.0 and 28 DAT, if you don't like interacting with people, socializing, managing employees and a business, then you will suffer as a dentist.
Just be smart guys, too many people go into dentistry for the wrong reasons, look at the big picture before you make a lifelong committment.
Best of luck to all