Graduating from dental school at 25?

[versace]

Does that age seem too young to get a 100k+ job at some other dentists' corporate office? What are the cons of working so early?

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[Munks]

Just finished last year at 23, work in a corp with two other docs (one is 60+ near retiring). I'd say a good 10-20% of the patients I see are surprised or question it, a very small handful have requested to see one of the other older docs solely due to comfort with age, but overall its been a non issue. As long as you act professional there's not much a difference once the white coat is on.

-Also, the majority of people in my class graduated at 25-26 so that doesn't seem like an unusual age.

 

[Dentalogist]

agree with person above. My dentist started working at age 22 and is young as ever

 

[versace]

I guess I'd have to grow my beard out to add 5 years to my age just so I don't look young then

 

[kenny878]

Yeah this is going to be weird for someone like me with a babyface that makes me get ID'd at movies haha. Im sure by 25 ill be able to grow a half dexent beard. Or at least i hope so

 

[Cold Front]

I personally found graduating at age 32 was more helpful... as oppose to if I did at age 23. Yes that's 9 years gap, but I have been working most of those years in different jobs and developed skills that helped me communicate with patients better and higher treatment acceptance, manage staff, open offices and beyond. On the other hand, starting early means you will be running into learning those skills and doing dentistry at the same time, which can be challenging for you and patients.

OP: I wouldn't worry about it too much.

It's all relative.

 

[yappy]

I'm not a practicing dentist but one pitfall I can see with obtaining high earnings that early is having access to large amounts of debt without having the opportunity to shape your personal financial philosophy. Fortunately, there are a lot of good personal finance resources available to you. You have a bright future - all you have to do is not mess it up!

 

[versace]

I'm not a practicing dentist but one pitfall I can see with obtaining high earnings that early is access to large amounts of debt without having the opportunity to shape your personal financial philosophy. Fortunately, there are a lot of good personal finance resources available to you. You have a bright future - all you have to do is not mess it up!

I don't understand what you just said

 

[PointEstimate]

I think what yappy is saying is that at 25, you might not have the financial discipline to handle that much success early on (i.e. younger people with lots of money buy stupid stuff). Whereas if you are older, and have kids and mortgages and other responsible things to take care of, then you tend to be a little more prudent with that cash.

 

[setdoc7]

Graduating early can mean retiring early. Or enjoying a high income lifestyle while you are still young enough and unencumbered enough to do so. There will be plenty of time to pay mortgages and kids tuition. As opposed to labeling young grads as potentially irresponsible and not financially prudent, I would counter with they have a greater amount of flexibility and opportunity ahead of them than their older counterparts who may already be weighed down with obligations.

 

[yappy]

I think what yappy is saying is that at 25, you might not have the financial discipline to handle that much success early on (i.e. younger people with lots of money buy stupid stuff). Whereas if you are older, and have kids and mortgages and other responsible things to take care of, then you tend to be a little more prudent with that cash.

Weird. I was so unclear I needed an interpreter, thanks.

@setdoc7 I think it's totally reasonable to suggest that young grads, or even most people, are potentially-financially-irresponsible. You admitted as much in your second and third sentence; that is the sentiment I was talking about and the sentiment that causes people to rack up tons of debts before they've fully formed their financial philosophy. Worse yet, they most likely also have tons of educational debt. Like you mentioned, there is potential but for the vast majority their advantage of graduating early will be wiped out by a sea on debt that they have access to precisely because of their relatively high income.

 

[versace]

I think I am an exception to that because of all the high value private scholarships I have accumulated and some private businesses I am running. Im an incoming junior and as of now it looks like by the time I enter dental school I will have 0 debt and $20,000 in my bank

 

[tooth knockn]

I think I am an exception to that because of all the high value private scholarships I have accumulated and some private businesses I am running. Im an incoming junior and as of now it looks like by the time I enter dental school I will have 0 debt and $20,000 in my bank

Very good....

Instead of boasting...

Care for sharing?

 

[versace]

Very good....

Instead of boasting...

Care for sharing?

Just addressing yappy's concern

 

[kenny878]

Just addressing yappy's concern

Or not telling because you're caught in a lie?

 

[ButlerCard]

If you're so great with money maybe just don't go into dental school? If you're only doing it for the money do something else. You'll make money faster and there won't be another person in the career providing bad care to get a bigger paycheck

 

[versace]

Or not telling because you're caught in a lie?

Someones in debt

 

[versace]

If you're so great with money maybe just don't go into dental school? If you're only doing it for the money do something else. You'll make money faster and there won't be another person in the career providing bad care to get a bigger paycheck

As great as I am with money I am still interested in the art dentistry and would never provide bad care

 

[kenny878]

Someones in debt

No but i surely dont "own a few private businesses" and "have x amount of money in my bank account"

Nothing says insecurity and inadequacy like bragging about yourself anonymously online

 

[setdoc7]

I am not sure why only young dentists should be labeled irresponsible. Nor do I think they will incur wild sums of debt once they have graduated and are making some money. The student loans you all speak so vehemently about will be after them soon enough for repayment. If they default, their credit scores suffer and there will be limited opportunity for further credit. So I am not sure where the problem is. If you graduate at an early age, make enough money to service the sisters (Sallie Mae), and anyone else who is knocking at the door, pay rent, and all other household expenses, why not live a little? Instead of labeling young grads as irresponsible, perhaps they should be labeled as smart enough to get through quickly and start making money. they clearly did not have to pay for a post bac, masters, or some other educational vehicle, and in most cases finished college in two to three years saving that tuition money.

 

[versace]

I think it stems from jealousy, alot of people hate to see a young rich person because when they were that age they were deep in debt not living well. It gets to the point where if you're a young rich person you need to hide you're wealth and accomplishments because if not you're automatically hated on

 

[waldo13]

There aren't too many cons of a 100K + job at a young age as long as you work hard, listen and respect the vets/authority. It's just like anything in life. When you have worked to be somewhere of 'high value' act like you should be there, in a humble way, and you will be respected regardless the age.

PS I love versace threads, they are a great pass time for me

 

[Miley Cyrus.]

Does that age seem too young to get a 100k+ job at some other dentists' corporate office? What are the cons of working so early?

Naw. Hot chicks dig guys who are younger than 25 and working as dentists. Every hot chick that was my patient (and I had a lot of them) was wowed when I told them I was 24 and they would give me their address and tell me in a hella sexy tone of voice, "Let's have another appt at my place. This time, I'll be the doctor and I'll examine you extraa good". I was like "Yes ma'm!!"

Only cons of working so early is that when I hit up all the clubs ppl ask me, "Aren't you too young to be popping Cognac and Bollinger champagne?" I dunno it kind of irks me when they ask me. But then when they see all the hot chicks I take home with me..they just s-t-f-u.

Graduate early, do ortho, and you get all the chicks and booze u could possibly want.

Gotta go now, time for me and my smokin' secretary to have our end of the day "session".

YOLO!

 

[versace]

Naw. Hot chicks dig guys who are younger than 25 and working as dentists. Every hot chick that was my patient (and I had a lot of them) was wowed when I told them I was 24 and they would give me their address and tell me in a hella sexy tone of voice, "Let's have another appt at my place. This time, I'll be the doctor and I'll examine you extraa good". I was like "Yes ma'm!!"

Only cons of working so early is that when I hit up all the clubs ppl ask me, "Aren't you too young to be popping Cognac and Bollinger champagne?" I dunno it kind of irks me when they ask me. But then when they see all the hot chicks I take home with me..they just s-t-f-u.

Graduate early, do ortho, and you get all the chicks and booze u could possibly want.

Gotta go now, time for me and my smokin' secretary to have our end of the day "session".

YOLO!

Hopefully our paths cross in dental school so we can pool our hot chicks and champagne

 

[Greyangel6]

Reading this thread made me realize how pre-dental this is lol

 

[FlyingSky]

Ill be graduating at 23, dont see what the problem is, I actually cant wait to finally be done with school

 

[Digitalangel]

man, im starting DS at 22 and some people would consider that fairly young. when i look at my D1 class on facebook i see a fair amount of 25/26 year olds, so 22 sounds good to me . but graduating a 23 would be so badass...

 

[Digitalangel]

Naw. Hot chicks dig guys who are younger than 25 and working as dentists. Every hot chick that was my patient (and I had a lot of them) was wowed when I told them I was 24 and they would give me their address and tell me in a hella sexy tone of voice, "Let's have another appt at my place. This time, I'll be the doctor and I'll examine you extraa good". I was like "Yes ma'm!!"

Only cons of working so early is that when I hit up all the clubs ppl ask me, "Aren't you too young to be popping Cognac and Bollinger champagne?" I dunno it kind of irks me when they ask me. But then when they see all the hot chicks I take home with me..they just s-t-f-u.

Graduate early, do ortho, and you get all the chicks and booze u could possibly want.

Gotta go now, time for me and my smokin' secretary to have our end of the day "session".

YOLO!

I feel the opposite will occur for us young attractive women...I can already picture myself constantly getting hit on by every old man patient ever -_-🤔

 

[BingDent]

Cons:
1. Patient thinks you look too young to be a doctor, therefore, don't trust you as much.
2. Communication skills usually lacking.
3. Emotional maturity usually lacking. - might find it tougher dealing with staff and difficult patients, and being a good boss.

Pros:
1. Got time by your side to make mistakes and grow.