I am in the application process right now, but am kind of lost in terms of where the future of dentistry is headed. I know I have to get into dental school, get through dental school, and have a lot to learn and expose myself to, but I just kind of wanted to get a take from others about where everyone thinks dentistry may be over the next 5-30 years when I am in practice.
Being a GP is a grind, and it is most likely looking like most dentists will be working as associates or in a cooperate setting. Starting/owning a practice could definitely be a huge risk in the future, since cooperate makes so much more economic sense. So, you either need to be a good dentist and business wiz or a jack of all trades grinding dentist to be a successful GP.
I don't think that I would really be interested in any other specialty other than orthodontics, but I am not sure how bright the future of it is. (Not to mention the absolute brutal competitiveness to become one).
I understand it is super difficult to do fantastic in dental school and get into a great residency program. But, would a good plan be to just do as well as I can in dental school, expose myself to knowledge, and find out what I like? Then, if I think I have the stats for it, I apply to orthodontics residencies and/or really good GPR residencies to expand my capabilities as a GP? And, if I just don't do well enough to get into any residency then just get out and work as an associate for a few years and then see if there is a possibility to maybe open a practice if I feel confident enough in where I'm practicing and in my business skills?
Being a GP is a grind, and it is most likely looking like most dentists will be working as associates or in a cooperate setting. Starting/owning a practice could definitely be a huge risk in the future, since cooperate makes so much more economic sense. So, you either need to be a good dentist and business wiz or a jack of all trades grinding dentist to be a successful GP.
I don't think that I would really be interested in any other specialty other than orthodontics, but I am not sure how bright the future of it is. (Not to mention the absolute brutal competitiveness to become one).
I understand it is super difficult to do fantastic in dental school and get into a great residency program. But, would a good plan be to just do as well as I can in dental school, expose myself to knowledge, and find out what I like? Then, if I think I have the stats for it, I apply to orthodontics residencies and/or really good GPR residencies to expand my capabilities as a GP? And, if I just don't do well enough to get into any residency then just get out and work as an associate for a few years and then see if there is a possibility to maybe open a practice if I feel confident enough in where I'm practicing and in my business skills?
