What age do they retire at?

[dentister]

There has been a lot of argument about ROIs of each specialty, but there hasn't been one about their career length.
I wonder what age do endodontist, orthodontist, periodontist... general dentist retire at?

In my mind, endo probably retires the earliest due to pressure and ortho retires the latest as it's not as stressing.
My guess:

60 years old for endo
68 years old for ortho
what do you think?

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[coolslugs]

There has been a lot of argument about ROIs of each specialty, but there hasn't been one about their career length.
I wonder what age do endodontist, orthodontist, periodontist... general dentist retire at?

In my mind, endo probably retires the earliest due to pressure and ortho retires the latest as it's not as stressing.
My guess:

60 years old for endo
68 years old for ortho
what do you think?

I would say earlier than that so you can actually enjoy your life with all the money you made.

 

[Flipper405]

There has been a lot of argument about ROIs of each specialty, but there hasn't been one about their career length.
I wonder what age do endodontist, orthodontist, periodontist... general dentist retire at?

In my mind, endo probably retires the earliest due to pressure and ortho retires the latest as it's not as stressing.
My guess:

60 years old for endo
68 years old for ortho
what do you think?

It has to depend on the individual... Some people are happy with less, others want to make more; I think that's part of the beauty of dentistry. You are free to choose when you want to stop. (once the loans are paid off,anyway 😛 )

 

[natroncb]

the answer to the question is there is no answer. It just depends on the dentist.

There is no 401K influencing you.

 

[dexadental]

As people have said, its your own decision...you shouldn't be focusing on what age you retire at when doing something you love.

 

[dentister]

As people have said, its your own decision...you shouldn't be focusing on what age you retire at when doing something you love.

I understand it depends on individual motivation, but my point is that, due to more pressure, endodontist probably will retire sooner than orthodontist on an average basis. I have heard of exhausted endodontist but all the orthodontists that I know love their job and have trouble getting rid of their practice. Do I have a point here fellas?

 

[jdcinza13]

It's a bit naive to think that one specialty has more "stress" than another. There are more components than you are taking into account, and for as many people as orthodontists see in a day, I guarantee they have some stress.

Either way Dentister, Ianwright, naithgirw, iamsara, or whoever you are.....quit wasting our time with your stupidity.

 

[beastly115]

I know an orthodontist back home that is in his early to mid 50's that sold his practice and is retiring at the end of this year.

Also, I remember a user here named endotom who worked as an endodontist for I believe 18 years. He also mentioned that endodontics was named the #1 most stressful job according to (I think) Psychology Today.

I haven't even shadowed an endodontist, but how is doing root canals more stressful than doing something like neurosurgery or some other complicated surgical specialty?

 

[natroncb]

It's a bit naive to think that one specialty has more "stress" than another. There are more components than you are taking into account, and for as many people as orthodontists see in a day, I guarantee they have some stress.

Either way Dentister, Ianwright, naithgirw, iamsara, or whoever you are.....quit wasting our time with your stupidity.

 

[ElDienteLoco]

I would think that an orthodontist could work well into his nineties...if he wanted to. I mean as long as his mental capacity is still keen, his ortho techs will still do everything for him, he just has to direct.

Most other specialists, on the other hand, would probably need to retire sooner. Sometimes people just love to work though, we still listen to Dr. Richard Tucker from Ferndale, WA. He's like 85 and still works full-time in his practice. I think he started sending his pedo and endo out though. CRAZY!

 

[12YearOldKid]

Also, I remember a user here named endotom who worked as an endodontist for I believe 18 years. He also mentioned that endodontics was named the #1 most stressful job according to (I think) Psychology Today.

I haven't even shadowed an endodontist, but how is doing root canals more stressful than doing something like neurosurgery or some other complicated surgical specialty?

so much to learn, grasshopper ...so much to learn

 

[WildcatDMD]

I may just be tired and grumpy, but am I the only one who was kind of irritated by the OP's unnecessary (and incorrect) use of "at"? Ok.. yeah, I probably was. 😎

 

[beastly115]

so much to learn, grasshopper ...so much to learn

Yes, yes, I know. I was kind of hoping someone would enlighten me 😀

 

[VegasBabyVegas]

Go shadow an endodontist for a day and I think you'll find your answer.

I know an orthodontist back home that is in his early to mid 50's that sold his practice and is retiring at the end of this year.

Also, I remember a user here named endotom who worked as an endodontist for I believe 18 years. He also mentioned that endodontics was named the #1 most stressful job according to (I think) Psychology Today.

I haven't even shadowed an endodontist, but how is doing root canals more stressful than doing something like neurosurgery or some other complicated surgical specialty?

 

[Dental Mom]

I will finish dental school at 38 and by the time I'm done paying student loans, it will be time to retire????? LOL!!!

Very interesting question. That leaves me with only 30 yrs to practice dentistry! 🙄

 

[WVU IS MY GOAL]

I will finish dental school at 38 and by the time I'm done paying student loans, it will be time to retire????? LOL!!!

Very interesting question. That leaves me with only 30 yrs to practice dentistry! 🙄

wow that really stinks. what made you decide to do this for?

 

[WildcatDMD]

wow that really stinks. what made you decide to do this for?

ok, now you're just doing it for fun.

 

[drhobie7]

I will finish dental school at 38 and by the time I'm done paying student loans, it will be time to retire????? LOL!!!

Very interesting question. That leaves me with only 30 yrs to practice dentistry! 🙄

That's really not that old to be starting. Plenty of OMS guys will start work when they're 35-36. We have one person in the school who is mid-40s. Good for you.

 

[Dental Mom]

Well, after turning 30 this year.....age is how you feel. Really. I'll be 38 starting a new career & honestly that's OK with me. I'm happy how my life has been these last 10 yrs. Marriage & kids in my 20's and now I truly know what I want to do for the rest of my life.

If I had decided to become a plastic surgeon in my early 20's I'd be pretty close to 38 too. Or like the other post says most OMS start around 35-36...

It will be very sad to be old and regret that you didn't do what you love when you had the opportunity to do it.

By the way, I still look like I'm 23 and no one believes I have 2 children ages 6 and 2.5, and been married for 9 yrs! 😛

School for fun? Nah! I have a family to take care of, a 3,000 sq. ft house to clean, endless laundry and cooking, piano lessons, volunteer at my kids' schools, religious activities, parents that constantly need me and yet I still have time to go to school and always study! 🙂 You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[drhobie7]

I imagine one of the toughest things for you will be immersion in an immature environment. There will be times when your class is treated like children, because, well, a lot of them are still children.

 

[Dental Mom]

I imagine one of the toughest things for you will be immersion in an immature environment. There will be times when your class is treated like children, because, well, a lot of them are still children.

When freshmen ask how old am I? I always tell them, well let's see if you are 18 -- by today's standards I could be your mother! 😉

Children in the class? HA! It has been a challenge trying to arrange study groups and your classmates don't show up! Or the constant talking during lecture! 😡 And may I add, I go to school in Miami where there's too many parties to go to...

But so far I'm pairing up with older students most are even parents in their 40's and there's a granpa in my chem class this semester! My great support are my proffesors too. They are constantly telling me that no matter what--don't quit! All of them finished their Ph'Ds with 3 and 4 children....so in a way they know how I feel and know why for 1 yr I had horrible acne from stress 😱 😡 I'm taking life with children and school easy from now on.

We parents going to school will feel double proud when we are done.