getting job and location of school

[applicant]

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Here's what I think

I think if you wanna get a job or live in a particular state after graduating from dental school, it might be better for you and easier for you to get a job in that state if you go to dental school in that state. Maybe through prof connections or anything else.

so say you wanna get a job in nj or nc after graduation.
Wouldn't it better for you in terms of getting a job if you go to umdnj or north carolina instead of columbia or penn?

If this is wrong, please comment on this.

actually any input will be appreciated.

 

[djeffreyt]

there is a sort of obvious duh to this question...but it depends on area and personality.

Just cause you go to dental school in San Francisco or LA or it's suburbs doesn't make it easier to become a dentist there later since the area is saturated with established dentists and even if people are starting to retire...there are still 10 dentists within five miles of that retiring dentist who aren't looking to retire or expand but will pick up those patients. There are perks obviously...you've lived there and maybe know the area and local dentists who might have opening for associateships or buy outs...of course, you could also be a complete dick in dental school and every dentist in the area hates you or asks their colleagues who taught you at the school about you when you apply and find out you're a dick. You also know the general population and people and maybe have that as a plus...maybe know how to drive to the office for the interview...like the same sports teams as locals already so can attract customers...etc. and blah la dee dah.

Some places have dental schools but don't have a saturation of dentists in the surrounding area, so starting up there isn't as tough.

Some places have no schools and have no dentists so starting up there after school is easier...like maybe alaska. Some places have no schools and 150,000 dentists per square acre...like Utah.

Every place is different, and every situation is different, but if you want the simplest, easiest, most generic answer, then "duh," yes it is easier to start up where you go to school.