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
Do you have the right stuff to be a great dentist? It takes more than just excellent grades and a background in science. What qualities and skills separate an okay dentist from a fantastic dentist? We’ve touched on what skills are needed to be a dentist before, but there are even more important dentist skills and … Continued
At the beginning of your dental school journey, it’s all about passing tests and finding placement in a program. While studying, it’s easy to develop tunnel vision and focus on getting through each assignment, class, and clinic hour with little thought for the future. All this hard work prepares you for a great career, but … 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
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
Whether you’re a 4th-year dental student trying to get your ducks in a row before boards or a recent grad ready to take on your next chapter in life, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared for life after dental school. Dental school can be one of the most exhausting and enriching experiences. The transition … 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
Choosing your location is one of the most important decisions you will need to make in your career. But what if your dream location already has plenty of dentists, and there’s no patient pool waiting for you? What if the area needs dentists, but patients are unwilling or unable to seek dental treatment even if … Continued