How hard is it to relocate after graduating?

[Plopper]

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i searched but didn't come up with that much.

After i graduate, i may specialize. In either case, i would love to move down to Florida. My family is down their already, and my parents will be moving within the next couple of years.

How hard is it to move? I know i'll need to pass another set of regional boards, but in terms of connections made during dental school etc...is it terribly difficult to set up a practice (especially if a specialist, needing referrals) across the country not knowing the area/dentists around?

Does anyone have any experience?

Thanks

 

[rarm1]

Each state has its own rules for granting a licensure. The rules change. Some will honor licensure from other states, or board exams. Some demand its own exam. Some require a residency.

Best for each state you are interested in... is to check with the state

 

[Jone]

of all the states, you had to choose Florida? it has a notoriously difficult board exam...

 

[gryffindor]

"Connections made in dental school" is way overrated on SDN. It's entirely up to you to get out into the community where you practice, meet the other dentists, and build your reputation.

 

[Plopper]

of all the states, you had to choose Florida? it has a notoriously difficult board exam...

really i hadn't heard that, maybe i won't be able to !!

i just really like florida, i vacation down there all the time, parents own homes etc...after my sister is out of college, they're packing up and leaving. You just can't beat the fact that there is NO SNOW!! and it's warm all year round!

"Connections made in dental school" is way overrated on SDN. It's entirely up to you to get out into the community where you practice, meet the other dentists, and build your reputation.

how does one go out and meet other dentists etc so you can get referrals? How do they know you are a skilled specialist?

I wouldn't want to open up a practice (lets assume specialty) without having any dentists who say they will give me work!? Right?

I guess i'm asking, when you open a specialized practice, right after specializing, how do i ensure i'll have work (bc it's usually all referral).

 

[texas_dds]

you may want to go down there and associate for a bit, then take the right startup/purchase/partner opportunity when it comes along. often, it nice for a specialist to open a practice a day or two a week while associating elsewhere. worked for me!

 

[Plopper]

you may want to go down there and associate for a bit, then take the right startup/purchase/partner opportunity when it comes along. often, it nice for a specialist to open a practice a day or two a week while associating elsewhere. worked for me!

i hadn't thought of doing that, work as an associate for 2 days a week and 3 at my practice. I had always assumed that there would be enough patients for a full work week, but thinking about it, there might not be at the begging.

 

[Plopper]

http://www.floridashealth.com/mqa/dentistry/dn_lic_req.html#Dentistry

ok i read that, so i assume the only thing that would need to be done to be able to practice in Fl, is to pass the NBDE (obviously) then pass their own state licensing examination?

It appears that the examination is given once a year at both Fl state and Nova in June.

 

[Vapor1122]

Where in Florida did you want to relocate to?