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there are tons of discussions on "how old is too old to go to dental school" but I haven't yet encountered one about "how old is too old to be a dentist"?
Dentistry is physical in a way (some) med specialties are not. There's lots of cramped positions, things like hand tremors are very detrimental. Vision weakening or arthritis will be big problems, etc.
1)How long are you expecting (ie budgeting) your dental career to last? Until 50? 60?
2) What paths are open to a seasoned dentist who has physical difficulties doing the job? Is there some administrative positions you can segue into?
Dentistry is physical in a way (some) med specialties are not. There's lots of cramped positions, things like hand tremors are very detrimental. Vision weakening or arthritis will be big problems, etc.
1)How long are you expecting (ie budgeting) your dental career to last? Until 50? 60?
2) What paths are open to a seasoned dentist who has physical difficulties doing the job? Is there some administrative positions you can segue into?