There is very little interest in Anesthesiology residencies. It's not even an ADA recognized specialty. The income once you're in practice, is minimal compared to other areas of dentistry and BTW, many of the previous and current residents at Lutheran hate the Lutheran program.
While there are 2 or 3 great programs (only) in dental anesthesiology, Lutheran is not one of them by a long shot. Be prepared to be way overworked and treated like you know what. And all that for what? One quarter of what a dental specialist or even good GP easily makes.
Wow, Kapalua. Someone seems a little bitter. Judging from your posts a little while ago it seems like YOU were very interested in dental anesthesiology but did not get in. There is a lot of interest in it as the applicant size has almost doubled since last year. You obviously don't know about the income as well, as I know many who are doing very well for themselves. There is a growing need for it and the future looks bright. I'm sorry that it didn't work out for you but please don't rain on other people's parade. P.S. while Lutheran is not Pitt or Ohio State, they are getting a lot better and I know several residents there who are happy.
There is very little interest in Anesthesiology residencies. It's not even an ADA recognized specialty. The income once you're in practice, is minimal compared to other areas of dentistry and BTW, many of the previous and current residents at Lutheran hate the Lutheran program.
While there are 2 or 3 great programs (only) in dental anesthesiology, Lutheran is not one of them by a long shot. Be prepared to be way overworked and treated like you know what. And all that for what? One quarter of what a dental specialist or even good GP easily makes.
I think if there can be a specialty called "oral and maxillofacial radiology" there should be a recognized one in dental anesthesiology. Just saying.
There is very little interest in Anesthesiology residencies. It's not even an ADA recognized specialty. The income once you're in practice, is minimal compared to other areas of dentistry
I know a guy who charges $900 for the first hour. Not sure how many takers he has at that price. Seems like a great gig to me. Pretty chill work too.
You are way off base. Your perceptions may come from the region of the country that you are in.
In the west, pediatric dentists use dental anesthesiologists almost exclusively for our in-office general anesthesia. The anesthesiologist I use is partner in a group. He gets a flat fee for each case, and we usually do 5 cases a day. He does this 4-5 times a week. He starts at 6:30 and we are done by 1. He is taking home (after buying meds and other supplies, paying all his overhead) over $450k from his own work. That doesn't include the work that his associates do.
Just for fun....and I will prob be the only one posting here. But reply if you matched at a Dental Anesthesiology program.
LUTHERAN MEDICAL DENTAL ANESTHESIOLOGY 2013!!!
Hi, I'm beginning dental school next fall and I just saw this post. I'd never heard of dental anesthesiology before. How is this work different from an MD anesthesiologist (besides obviously the path taken to get there)? How competitive is this residency to get into? Would you work with oral surgeons, etc. in the future? I figured oral surgeons know how to deliver their own anesthesia. Thanks for the info.
Hi, I'm beginning dental school next fall and I just saw this post. I'd never heard of dental anesthesiology before. How is this work different from an MD anesthesiologist (besides obviously the path taken to get there)? How competitive is this residency to get into? Would you work with oral surgeons, etc. in the future? I figured oral surgeons know how to deliver their own anesthesia. Thanks for the info.