I am strongly considering doing Ortho and I really like the orthodontics. However despite my interest, after doing some shadowing I am not sure if it would be the best move from a financial stand point granted the amount of additional time in school necessary (2-3yrs) and the additional debt. A couple of the Orthodontists I shadowed expressed concern that it is getting more difficult to find jobs. They also said the state of the economy has reduced the number of patients that can afford orthodontic treatment and that because most general dentists are doing Invisalign there are fewer patients being referred to orthodontists. Usually only class II, class III, or more difficult cases. I spoke to an Orthodontist that graduated 3 yrs ago and his salary is around 140k. That seems very low. He said most of his friends that are general dentists make more than him.
Does anyone on here have any information regarding the current trends in Orthodontists salaries and job availability? What is the average starting salary for a orthodontist currently? How does that compare to the starting salaries of general dentists currently?
Any information any of you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Does anyone on here have any information regarding the current trends in Orthodontists salaries and job availability? What is the average starting salary for a orthodontist currently? How does that compare to the starting salaries of general dentists currently?
Any information any of you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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