i dont think its fair to criticize people for wanting to make sure of their financial future...money is a very important consideration for any job or profession...you have to think not only of yourself, but for your family...dentistry is a profession that provides lifestyle, job and financial security, and possible job satisfaction...that is why it is so competitive...sure you are doing yourself a disservice if you are in it strictly for the comfortable salary, but lets be honest when we talk about interesting aspects of the profession. some people find themselves lucky enough to enjoy their work as a dentist, but i would bet that the majority of professionals do not enjoy their work; they do it for the pay check, plain and simple.
so for dentistry
money = +
job security = +
job satisfaction = up to you
Haha I tried to find the info about the law student stuff, now that I think more about it, it probably was a stretch.
People should not be flamed on these boards for asking about earning potential. Nobody should respond to them by saying "get accepted to dental school first"
Anyway, I would say that if the income for dentists was capped at 100k or had an average of 60k a year, there would be no competition to get into dental school.
The fact is that this is a lucrative profession, if you are capable and have a business sense.
Here is the ugly truth for
most people (myself included) whether or not they will admit it to themselves:
People believe that a career in medicine equals respect, a good job, and money
I would bet most people who end up in dental school considered medical school at one point in their life
Today, especially with the insurance and impending government regulation,
dentistry is the new medicine
Hence, it is very very competitive to get into dental school
Remember, at the end of the day, it is just another job.
I know someone who reads this will get offended, so this is for you: Of course this does not apply to everyone, but I would personally bet it applies to the vast
majority of people.
