So, I feel like I'm in a bit of a dilemma...
I've known that I've wanted to make implant placement a part of my practice for a long time and have considered Perio or OMFS as a means of getting there. However, lately I've considered a different track. Since my dad runs a productive cosmetic practice that I have the opportunity to take over, it'd be a waste to become a specialist due to this fact.
Additionally, I've found that there's a demand for general anesthesia for the general practice in my area. Thus, I've considered something like this:
2 year Dental Anesthesia residency
1 year Implant (or OMFS) residency
1 year Cosmetics GPR/AEGD
Doing this would ultimately bring me closer to the level of my dad and would allow me to fill a vital niche in general anesthesia in the general practice.
However, seeing as it's a 4-year track, I thought about this as an alternative:
4 year OMFS residency
1 year Cosmetics GPR/AEGD
And then "de-limit" my practice and forfeit specialist status.
Obviously all roads can eventually lead to Rome, though i wonder what might be the best option in terms of training, finance, and time?
I've known that I've wanted to make implant placement a part of my practice for a long time and have considered Perio or OMFS as a means of getting there. However, lately I've considered a different track. Since my dad runs a productive cosmetic practice that I have the opportunity to take over, it'd be a waste to become a specialist due to this fact.
Additionally, I've found that there's a demand for general anesthesia for the general practice in my area. Thus, I've considered something like this:
2 year Dental Anesthesia residency
1 year Implant (or OMFS) residency
1 year Cosmetics GPR/AEGD
Doing this would ultimately bring me closer to the level of my dad and would allow me to fill a vital niche in general anesthesia in the general practice.
However, seeing as it's a 4-year track, I thought about this as an alternative:
4 year OMFS residency
1 year Cosmetics GPR/AEGD
And then "de-limit" my practice and forfeit specialist status.
Obviously all roads can eventually lead to Rome, though i wonder what might be the best option in terms of training, finance, and time?