There are a few skills you likely already know you’ll need to be a dentist. You’ll need to know how to repair a broken tooth, prepare for a filling, and treat infected teeth. Isn’t that all there is to it? Not exactly. There are many skills needed to be a dentist, which we’ll cover in … Continued
The transition from student to doctor can be an intense experience. For better or worse, this leap into your new career will be transformative. To ensure you get the most from your first year out of dental school, it can help to know what to expect. Here at Community Dental Partners, we believe in helping … Continued
Compensation for dentists can be far more complicated than in most industries. Unlike many jobs, where you work for a set salary and may see an end-of-year bonus if things went really well, dentist compensation models vary greatly from practice to practice. There are many different versions of what your compensation can look like as … Continued
In dental career decisions, there are many factors to consider. You’ve got to weigh your options carefully and consider everything from location to practice type. However, you cannot decide alone if you have a spouse or long-term partner. As you move through a job search at the beginning of your dental career, advance as a … Continued
Dental school prepares you for a lot. Clinicals give you enough repetition of the most common procedures to provide a solid foundation to transition into practice. However, there will still be gaps between school and work. Finding your sea legs can be difficult once you join the workforce as a dentist. That’s where advanced training … Continued
As you approach graduation, you must decide your next steps into your new career. You may feel ready to jump into the workplace with both feet, so check out our previous post for a guide on finding your ideal practice. On the other hand, many new graduates seek a post-doctoral training program instead. If you’re … Continued
Around D3 or D4, most dental students plan their next steps after graduation. You must build your confidence and competence and make those intimidating first steps out of the school environment and into your career. Many students are aware of post-doctoral training and residency programs but may not know much about them or whether they … Continued
As you begin a dental job search, many things must be considered. Perhaps the most important and one of the most complicated to answer is what type of practice you’ll work for. We’ve broken down some pros and cons of the three main practice models to help you decide whether private practice, DSO companies, or … Continued
Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) comprise various business models for dental practices. There are many DSOs out there representing a variety of approaches to running a thriving dental practice. What is a DSO? And what makes Community Dental Partners different from others? What Is a Dental Service Organization? Simply put, DSOs provide nonclinical support for dentists. … Continued
Are you wondering how to pay off dental school debt? A dental degree is among the most expensive degrees you can pursue in the United States. Your dental degree is likely more expensive than a medical degree by a significant margin. Dental graduates enter the workforce with an average of $300,000 in student loan debt. … Continued