My partner is truly a happy dentist and in a way I am jealous-I wish I could have felt the same way. H (kinda funny when you think about iti! I was asked for advice from young dentists at my local dental society. I can see why dentistry is the most stressful and most likely profession to commit suicide due to continuous on-going stress factors related with the your OWN practice. That is a sign of job satisfaction that I think is so important and that somehow was missing for me. I love hearing from those of you who have been in the trenches and still love it. Here is the link: https://idealdiet.wordpress.com/2013/02/16/roasted-kabocha-squash-soup/, Your dentist probably is happy, and I’m glad to hear she is lovely. 4. I first wrote this post in 2013, and being a dentist won that designation for years. Now do the math. Learn More About SWOT Analysis by Adit As a dentist, your practice represents everything you've worked so hard to achieve in your career. All they care about is profit and selling. Glad you liked the post, and thanks to you! So, to those with the “teeth” to get out, I say well done. 90K is much more manageable than 350K, and I have my teaching license already so in theory, I could just jump back into the field I wanted to pursue. The “trap” is amazing….I remember my only hope for a while was the Jurassic Park writer Micheal Crichton who formerly was a doctor turned successful writer. Just as in an abusive relationship, things are really great….and then things really, really suck and you are so upset….but you hold on…and then you wait and then things get better for awhile and sometimes are really great. But this?! I really would love to be a dentist…But reading these comments I’m so scared! My parents are lower-middle-class and I’m not getting any help after I’m through with school, unless I miraculously meet my dream man in the next few years. If you want me to link them to you, send me an email, and I will do that. You can brainwash yourself negatively as well as positively! It’s great that you are really considering whether it’s right for you before jumping in. Hey Texas Doc! The good thing is my debt is not to big , just 33000K , hopefully I can pay it as soon as I find a job outside this jail. If sure…..don’t delay. Hi, im a 16 year old Senior in High School and I’ve dreamt about becoming a dentist for quite some time now. All the people I’ve contacted so far decided not to answer my question of the negatives. Good luck! Wow! I have gotten to a point where I don’t care what other people think, and I think that was the biggest thing that set me free. Wow – I’m so glad that I found this page. Is there a post in which you said how where you able to quit it. By identifying your dental practice's strengths first, you will naturally begin to identify some of your dental practice's weaknesses, which is the next step in the process. So maybe for you it’s not the career that is the problem but it’s the job (or a series of bad jobs)?? I don’t know how people do it nowadays. Sounds like you’re ready for a change, Chris?? Yes! For years practices relied on demand to seek supply, or in simple terms, waited for patients to come to a dental practice when in need. Really teaching, and I mean REALLY teaching people HOW to be healthy at home is where it’s all at! I still love to make dentures, I just hate being the boss! Some people seem to think so. 10 Qualities of a Great Hygienist - Young Dental What do you think?? When I graduated, the work just seemed nerve wrecking. Hearing from stories on DentalTown and talking with other dentists, it seems associateships rarely go well. I am tired to being on stage and expected to perform a certain way for everyone all the time. I think it is a good idea to give it until the end of the academic year before you make a decision. The money is a good thing…if you can make it. If it did, I sincerely apologize. Definitely be sure to spend some time in a dental office. Is it the respect and the supposed “freedom”? I think those two aspects you mentioned are critical-having a genuine interest and ability. I do get compensated for the exams, so that helps make it worth it. You will only feel more trapped by it because you won’t be able to walk away as easily. I never thought I would have an only child but I feel that having another one would only postpone me from getting my freedom back. It’s tough work! Just an example. I have worked for those greedy dentists referenced above who only want to make money off you, I have worked for low pay in public health care clinics but was so overburdened by an inefficient staff due to lack of funding that the stress of everything was overwhelming (imagine being the dentist AND the hygienist doing both (and sometimes at the same hour?!! I would think long and hard about some of these things and your future earning potential and happiness before choosing to be a dentist. Hi Tan, Even though dentistry has its cons, I feel like the Pros have a heavier weight. I wonder what changed things? As you point out, sometimes the things we love don’t make the best careers for us. She said she was just following the masses and regrets it now. You did your time, you were successful and have nothing to feel bad about. Any suggestions in figuring out plan B would be most welcome! I’m sure you do personally. I don’t have a traditional practice (I’m military) so I literally do every step for every patient …. Go figure, lol ! Not to mention that they are all problems you should have known about getting into the profession in the first place. Great picture as a hook; drew me right here again! Hello lolabees, From what all you respectable people have shared in this blog, I realized how hard must it be to start a career with such a huge dept. That may be true for some, but I’m convinced that you really do need (at least) above average 3-D visualization skills and some artistic ability to *thrive* at this job. How did you go about getting the dental consultant job? If I had to pay that much now I would never have gone!! My family did not have the money and my father passed away prior to my attending dental school. I wish you lots of luck! Nervousness and fear are totally normal when you first start to work on patients. It IS a lot of effort, even though I pride myself in being a good student! Looks like we had a lot of similarities in how we practiced. I’ll send you a private email with some insights after I take it. I had absolutely no life when I was in school. It also sounds completely genuine. I often laugh during Christmas at the show Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer when the little elf Hermie is finding he is not set out to be an elf to make toys, all he wants to be is a “den–tist.” And he finds that he is a “misfit” for not fitting in…..when I am the opposite! Damn! I live in Pakistan, and over here after A level, which is grade 12, you directly start med school for 4 years after which you can become a dentist, basically 16 years of education to become a dentist, including 4 med years. You have a real burden that will be a monkey on your back for years even if you are making good money and if you have undergrad loans too it is even worse!! It took me along time to get into dental school. Again anyone reading this please let me know if I’ve missed some things as I certainly may have. then there was the family pressure to “stay in.” Why would I throw it all away? Do you want to know the key to happiness – in this profession or in others? It is true about the “canvas” though. Dentistry seems to offer the opposite in nearly every one of those categories. Absolutely love your site. If you want to do the “right” thing, work in a public hospital at significantly lower salary, in which case you may as well change professions and get a cushier job for the same salary. So glad I came across your blog! However, if you are on your own you may have to live rather modestly for several years and focus on paying down the loans. LOL). It can be a great career for some people, but unfortunately, as you point out, there is no way of knowing what it’s really like unless you try it! Dental insurance does not work. Hey lolabees, It’s hard to imagine some practices (you know which ones) run that way. It may not happen right away, but it will happen if you keep going for it. I love the idea of being a dentist but I”m scared that I won’t make a good dentist at all, that I’ll never get a great job, that I’ll be in debt my whole life, that I betrayed myself by not following my dreams…. Any suggestions would be great To answer your question, I am from Greece and probably as you may have heard, things are pretty bleak for a very long time now, with no prospect of improvement soon. Grads coming out nowadays can make anywhere from 55-160K; sadly depending on your skills and technique, which aren’t necessarily helped by the hazing atmosphere of dental academia, most could soon be making on the lower end of that range. This was mostly learnt through experience of being ripped-off and exploited by unscrupulous bosses who saw their practices simply as cash-cows and their associates as slave labour. And… I hid my true feelings about dentistry for many years, but once I started writing and talking openly about it, I realized that many others felt the same way. Are you figuring any insurances other than med? As mentioned I could very well be missing something. What will you do next? Glad to hear from you, Eric. But the deal required that I stay on as an employee for 2 years, which I did. You like it now, you will probably like it in the future. lol!! You have to have thick skin. Are you currently working at another job until you figure out Plan B? That is how I came across your blog. Anyway, after 25 years practicing, I am selling my practice and jumping off of the proverbial cliff to perhaps some new career. I don’t really remember if anyone I know has switched over to hygiene. I started a blog http://www.naturalgumption.com, have dedicated myself to helping people get clear about the true causes of periodontal disease, decay and occlusion. I can absolutely say that was my case while in practice. I personally worried more about money when I had it than I do now when I make MUCH less. I have a friend who wants to become a dentist, but they have a lot of disadvantages against them. Anyways i will end my ranting and rambling with thanks to you for providing people in similar situations to yourself and others here, with an outlet, a vessel for the venting of ones dental frustrations. I love being a Dentist. I actually have just spoken to 2 other people who left after 18 years, so there is definitely hope for you. If you want to see my process from the beginning of practice, it starts at this post: http://lolabees.me/2012/02/23/love-is-blind/ and the following 20-25 posts continue the story. In order to find this information, it is recommended that you do a SWOT analysis, which stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. But I am concerned that I would not be going in for the right reasons… the job itself. ( I know, I know!) I certainly don’t hate dentistry either, I just hope I can find a way to make it fun and something I at least somewhat look forward to doing (even if it’s for the patients and the office setting being fun as opposed to the actual dentistry work) for the next 40 years and not something I’m just trying to get through for the weekends and occasional vacations. I never did an advanced degree, so I don’t have any insight on that. Keep up the great work, doc! It’s enough I’m going to be 26 when I graduate. Well, based on my tax bracket, the government sure thinks so. I feel your pain. Thanks, as always I love your input! LandsEnd, In essence, I never had the chance see the downside of dentistry before making the commitment. Message me if you want. Once I graduated, I found a good GPR in NY and started practicing soon after. I hope you find a great alternative and can hang up your handpiece for good. Hi Lola, It’ll take 4 years of college, 4 years of dental school, and then 2-3 years of ortho school. Great blog, lolabees! I graduated with a degree in Journalism last year and am currently teaching English in South Korea as a means to travel and save money. I graduated five years ago. I’ve recently come into contact with another hygienist I might connect you with. Not to mention if you own a practice you will have a practice loan as well. Finally after years of despair and feeling stuck, I couldn’t take it any longer. Case in point: Had a 22 year old pt last week, # 18 DOL, small mouth, couldn’t open, asked for wider,he gave me 1mm, couldn’t tolerate the bite block, could barely get pedo size hand piece in there, couldn’t get a band to stay due to tooth/tissue height, couldn’t see, he was acting irritated and bothered. ALLOW yourself to be NEW again at a different career….to start at a lower salary to work your way up…. I still have some more posts planned. So I think they were relieved when I quit. I think that after 44 years, the world is your oyster, and you just need to figure out what you like. It has been very helpful to me in many ways. My story is a long, convoluted one– or maybe I just made it that way. Additionally, you may have had moments without the warm fuzzies, but you never made your patients feel that way. If we truly believe in the value of preventive health care, as dental hygienists, we need to model reinforce its value in our behaviors. Hmm, Dave… I’m not sure the answer to that. Do I make the same money as before? everyday. Hi my name is Lola and I’m a senior in High School I’m leaning towards becoming an Orthodontist I was just wondering how long it’s going to take me to get there and if I’m going to end up tired of being a Dentist. (1) This is accomplished by reading discipline-specific periodicals, attending courses and workshops, networking with other dental hygienists to discuss cases and issues (professional socialization), and/or enrolling in advanced degree programs. My mother recently admitted to me that she did not believe this was a proper fit for me. I hope you are able to find what makes you happy! How did your friends or family react to your interest in dentistry? That said, I hope that prospective “future dentists” really look at the pros and cons you are setting forth. SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. It allows you to make a brief statement about your skills and experience. It seems very prestigious but alot of details arn’t available about it (dentistry) like many other fields. I am very OK with living a low key lifestyle at the moment and for awhile afterwards. It always felt wrong because ultimately that’s the last thing any of us want. Sounds like you have gotten mixed up with the wrong people! I think it’s great that you are now in a place that you can move on, and it just goes to show that it’s never too late. To succeed in their careers, dentists need to develop both hard and soft skills. It’s all a big scam! i stumbled upon your blog and thought you might be able to help me out. Gum disease is bacterial and sometimes fungal. A good employee wants to perform at the highest level possible at work and one way to ensure this is by self-assessment. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. What are your three greatest strengths? And better to get out for the right reasons than to stick with it for all the wrong ones, practicing clinically marginal or unacceptable dentistry. I want to practice abroad but not even sure if that would be possible. Who knows, we may realize our need to apologize after reflecting on the situation. Im currently a 2nd year dental student and so far I’m in love with it! I already knew what direction I wanted to go in, and after taking a few tests, my selection matched up with my interests and abilities. Have you ever thought of working with a career coach? How does it take so long to pay off the debt then? I was considered a wimp because I only wanted to work 36 hours a week (lol). I personally put so much in that I can’t quit now (I still owe money but thankfully I am almost done paying my loans) however, now I have discovered I really am not content with my career. This is a great post to get that insight. Sure, but I am ready now to start the second half of my life, learn and absorb new things. She can be reached at cnathe@salud.unm.edu or (505) 272-8147. https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/4000114/. My parents were unrelenting. I bought the big house, leased luxury cars with impunity, but was never happy. The dentist, office manager, or a company hired by the dental office and or personality test. Secretly I’d love to organise people’s homes but there is no way to earn a living here doing that. Send stuff to the cheapest laboratory. It’s great to hear from people who love it! I can remember waxing up crowns in dental school. I love working with children they give me so much joy ….I’m still really swinging but would like to hear what u think. I know it is unfortunate that I won’t be able to practice and improve the field of dentistry in the future, but I don’t think I would be viable and happy in the field. Again, a common interview question! To avoid the high cost of of dental school, I moved back to my birth country to do school.
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