OMFS Prepare for Private Practice

[carabelliscusp]

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I’m curious how a lot of OMFS residents who come from programs that don’t really prepare you for practice actually get ready for it. Besides teeth and simple titanium, it seems a lot of programs do not adequately prepare you numbers wise for sinus lifts, block grafts, apicos, and other procedures that are private practice scope but a bit rarer than the typical T+T. How does the transition work? Read textbooks? Take CE?

 

[omfsing]

You’ll figure it out

 

[nade0016]

I agree, you have been trained surgically to a level way beyond the PP procedures. Your training will translate well and there is always a little trail and error. I have been in academics and part time PP for 12+ years. I still learn new things each year that I wasn't taught in residency. This is the lifelong learning part of our profession. Are you planning on being part of any training program, hospital call, etc.?

 

[dratc]

Im about to start at a full scope practice but primarily it’s high volume teeth and titanium. I’ve wondered the same thing since I’ve done more facial fractures than implants in residency. The same was true for a future of the current docs at the practice. They just told me not to worry about, and they figured it out and things are fine. So, I’m just taking their word for it and going it with a good attitude and willingness to work and keep learning. Ask me in 6 months how I’m doing lol