Does which dental school you went to matter when finding an associate job?

[Locutus of Borg]

---

Members do not see this ad.

Hi all,

I just want to gain a sense of what goes in to competing for associate jobs. So I pose the following question as a poll:

For a fresh grad, does the dental school you went to matter when an employer deliberates on whether to higher you over some other applicant?

Many thanks to all who participate.

 

[HatInTheCat]

No one really cares. More so, employers will ask are you able to get a license in that state and if you have a DEA number to dispense opioids.

As far as “competing” for jobs is concerned, I think it’s more about you being a good fit for the practice and the practice being a good fit for you.

 

[oralcare123]

Some schools have a good reputation for excellent clinical training, but not everyone is aware of that or care. Pretty much they prefer to hire you and if you are not good enough - fire you

 

[Advance]

Nobody cares these days. As a general dentist they will be more concerned with your individual skills as a dentist rather than the school you went to.