Is dentistry for me and is it worth it?

[brown mamba 23]

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Hey, I am thinking of going into dentistry or business. I am not sure which one i will be more happy in. Many people say to 'do what you like best' but the thing with me is that there aren't many job out there that interests me.
After much research, dentistry, entrepreneurship, and business are a few careers that I think I would like but I am not sure which one I should do.

-I live being the boss of projects and many other things
-I want a job with a high salary
-I am a pretty smart student in high school right now.
-I am very good at science and math.
-I like helping others.
-I am highly energetic.

I like dentistry because of helping others, the lifestyle, and the money.
I like business because of a chill job, laid back, and work at your pace (a little.)'
I like entrepreneurship because I like new ideas, being my own boss and it sounds laid back also.

Which career would fit me more? Please help guys and thanks!

 

[toothdoctor123]

Dentistry is business/entrepreneurship!

 

[hellofuturedentists]

Go to college. Take a biology class and a business class, see what you like better and go from there

 

[Likkriue]

With the way tuition is going right now dentistry might not be as attractive as business by the time you are poised to matriculate.

 

[itsJazz]

Go shadow some dentists, at least one that owns their office to see how the business portion comes into play. See for yourself whether you like the lifestyle and the work or not.

 

[DentalAptitude]

Combine the two and be my prodigy


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[distressstudent]

Medical Sales Rep

#dominatesales#mambamentality

 

[ClassIVMobility]

Have you shadowed in a dental office before?

 

[Incis0r]

OP, good on you for researching this stuff so early.

Feel free to PM the dentists who post on SDN and ask if they'd be up for helping you understand what business/entrepreneurship is like in dentistry.

Go shadow some dentists, at least one that owns their office to see how the business portion comes into play. See for yourself whether you like the lifestyle and the work or not.

Excellent advice.

 

[brown mamba 23]

Combine the two and be my prodigy


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What do you mean combine the two?

 

[brown mamba 23]

Thanks guys

 

[brown mamba 23]

Have you shadowed in a dental office before?

No but I have asked my old orthodontist about it and he was happy to say yes. I am thinking of going to him in the summer time to check it out.

 

[ClassIVMobility]

No but I have asked my old orthodontist about it and he was happy to say yes. I am thinking of going to him in the summer time to check it out.

Try to shadow as many different types of dentist as well! Everyone's office is different and you see a variety. A general practice will be different from a specialist.

 

[MickeyMouse45]

take pre requisite classes such as anatomy, orgo, bio etc and decide if u want to stick to the dental field. i have met people who were straight A students in high school but did poorly in science classes in university that they have realized medical/dental school is not for them.

 

[Likkriue]

Shadowing a general dentist is the highest priority.

 

[brown mamba 23]

Alright, thanks everyone!

 

[schmoob]

Hey, I am thinking of going into dentistry or business. I am not sure which one i will be more happy in. Many people say to 'do what you like best' but the thing with me is that there aren't many job out there that interests me.
After much research, dentistry, entrepreneurship, and business are a few careers that I think I would like but I am not sure which one I should do.

-I live being the boss of projects and many other things
-I want a job with a high salary
-I am a pretty smart student in high school right now.
-I am very good at science and math.
-I like helping others.
-I am highly energetic.

I like dentistry because of helping others, the lifestyle, and the money.
I like business because of a chill job, laid back, and work at your pace (a little.)'
I like entrepreneurship because I like new ideas, being my own boss and it sounds laid back also.

Which career would fit me more? Please help guys and thanks!

Professional surfer.

 

[Iron15]

Hey, I am thinking of going into dentistry or business. I am not sure which one i will be more happy in. Many people say to 'do what you like best' but the thing with me is that there aren't many job out there that interests me.
After much research, dentistry, entrepreneurship, and business are a few careers that I think I would like but I am not sure which one I should do.

-I live being the boss of projects and many other things
-I want a job with a high salary
-I am a pretty smart student in high school right now.
-I am very good at science and math.
-I like helping others.
-I am highly energetic.

I like dentistry because of helping others, the lifestyle, and the money.
I like business because of a chill job, laid back, and work at your pace (a little.)'
I like entrepreneurship because I like new ideas, being my own boss and it sounds laid back also.

Which career would fit me more? Please help guys and thanks!

I believe it is almost impossible to work "a little" and have a successful business. Anything you go for will take a lot of hard work and time. As suggested by others take some classes and see what you like. Make sure you really want it before you commit. Good luck my friend.