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Hello, i am entering dental school this upcoming fall. I just want opinions on what you guys think. i am not sure if i do want to specialize, as it will cost alot more and even prolong the income that i will receive as a general dentist.
i am perfectly fine with being a general dentist, but i do have some interest in orthodontics or even OMFS, but again, im not to sure how badly i wanna pursue it as of now being that it will be around 6/7 years at least to enter a career in that instead of just 4 for a general dentist.
The main reason is becuase i am married with a child and i will have to earn money sooner rather than later, and by the time i finish dental school i do expect to have another kid. so that would mean 2 children before beginning any specialty training. But if i was single and wasnt supporting a family, i think i would be more set on specializing in either of those 2 careers.
What are your thoughts on my situation?
i am perfectly fine with being a general dentist, but i do have some interest in orthodontics or even OMFS, but again, im not to sure how badly i wanna pursue it as of now being that it will be around 6/7 years at least to enter a career in that instead of just 4 for a general dentist.
The main reason is becuase i am married with a child and i will have to earn money sooner rather than later, and by the time i finish dental school i do expect to have another kid. so that would mean 2 children before beginning any specialty training. But if i was single and wasnt supporting a family, i think i would be more set on specializing in either of those 2 careers.
What are your thoughts on my situation?