Pediatric dentist vs GP

[hhk0036]

Is it worthwhile to do 2 yr specialty training
Vs
GP?
Pros and cons?
I dont think theres much of salary difference?

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[T00thDr]

I dont think theres much of salary difference?

That would be an incorrect assumption.

It's worth it if it's worth it to you. If you are fine working with peds without extra training then make sure you have a good source to refer the difficult ones then you're 👍

 

[schmoob]

Is it worthwhile to do 2 yr specialty training
Vs
GP?
Pros and cons?
I dont think theres much of salary difference?

If you are a GP strictly treating pediatric patients then there is definitely a pay difference. The peds dentist will have higher reimbursement. They are also light years ahead as far as training and capability.

As far as pay, I am a GP and I can do alot. I think I make pretty good money and I just make more every year. My range of procedures is wider. Endo/bu/crown, surgical extractions with grafting and membrane, etc are all profitable. But that range and volume of procedures as compared to a pediatric dentist is what needs to be considered when comparing Pay.

Personally I do see kids and I love it, but I generally don’t go younger than 5. If it’s a straightforward case that’s fine, but I have told many parents that moving forward they should see a pediatric dentist and educated them as to why. So if you wanted to see a strictly pediatric patient population then yes, the residency is absolutely worth it and will have a great ROI.

 

[hhk0036]

If you are a GP strictly treating pediatric patients then there is definitely a pay difference. The peds dentist will have higher reimbursement. They are also light years ahead as far as training and capability.

As far as pay, I am a GP and I can do alot. I think I make pretty good money and I just make more every year. My range of procedures is wider. Endo/bu/crown, surgical extractions with grafting and membrane, etc are all profitable. But that range and volume of procedures as compared to a pediatric dentist is what needs to be considered when comparing Pay.

Personally I do see kids and I love it, but I generally don’t go younger than 5. If it’s a straightforward case that’s fine, but I have told many parents that moving forward they should see a pediatric dentist and educated them as to why. So if you wanted to see a strictly pediatric patient population then yes, the residency is absolutely worth it and will have a great ROI.

How much of difference are there in terms of salary? I heard fee schedules are the same for specialist and gp? Fees also vary by office(medicaid or ffs/ppo)