Overall, dental hygiene usually ranks high in terms of job satisfaction. Most surveys find that dental hygienists are happy with their careers. However, hygiene has one major drawback regarding career trajectory: a job as a clinical hygienist is generally a terminal position. There’s not much space for vertical growth. So, how can dental hygienists stay engaged … Continued
You’re probably already aware of the fantastic potential of orthodontics as a specialty. Despite the extra years of schooling, higher salaries and a great work environment make orthodontics a gratifying career. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to change lives for the better! However, any career should come with longevity and growth built in. So, what does … Continued
You may have heard the phrase, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” Well, there are just as many ways to structure a dental business! From sole proprietorship to associateship, partnerships and LLCs to corporations, there are so many ways to build your dental career that it can be daunting to decide which … Continued
If you love working with kids in the dental environment, you may be wondering if specializing in pediatrics is the right move for you. Do you really need to take on the extra expense and years of schooling? Partnering with Community Dental Partners could give you the perfect opportunity to build the career you’ve dreamed … Continued
We’ve said it before: it can be hard to go it alone as a dentist, especially in today’s world. A dental partnership may give you golden opportunities that you just won’t be able to find on your own. However, sharing your business can be challenging to navigate without profound know-how and appropriate guidance. CDP can … Continued
For soon-to-be or recent dental school grads with aspirations beyond the typical scope of most dental specialties, oral and maxillofacial surgery jobs (OMFS) might be an enticing prospect. Many people associate OMFS with routine surgical interventions like wisdom tooth extractions that can’t be handled in a general dental environment. While extractions can undoubtedly be a … Continued
Your dental school education will prepare you to work with kids. Many general dentists go into family practice and split their time between adults and pediatric patients, making for a varied mix throughout the day. However, if your pediatric rotation calls you, consider specializing. Here is a run-down of the requirements to become a pediatric dentist and … Continued
Have you considered pediatrics as a career path? Working with kids can be an intimidating prospect for some inexperienced dentists. Whether you pursue a pediatric specialty or choose a path in family dentistry, you will unlikely go your entire career without treating kids. However, for some new dentists, working with children is an appealing goal … Continued
Dentistry offers a wide variety of potential work experiences, which depend primarily on your choice of specialty. During your dental school program, you’ll have the opportunity to try out several potential areas of concentration. For many dental students, their pediatric rotation will stand out, for better or worse. Whatever you do, don’t dismiss its potential … Continued
Interviewing for a new job can be nerve-racking, especially if it’s for your first job out of dental school. As much as you want to ace your dental job interview, be sure the practice suits your needs! Interviews for dental jobs are not just one-way conversations. Here are 7 questions to ask during a dental … Continued