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
Pediatric dentistry can be a great career choice for many reasons. Beyond the potential financial benefits and job security of pediatrics as a specialty, many dentists are attracted to what they assume will be a fun, easy work environment. But what does a pediatric dentist’s work environment really look like? Working with Kids Can 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
Here at Community Dental Partners, we want to build teams of energetic clinicians with positive attitudes and excellent technical skills. Most importantly, we are looking for doctors who understand what it takes to be true leaders in their immediate practice and the industry. Check out these 10 essential skills for CDP dentists to see if … 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
You may have many opportunities to volunteer through your pre-dental or dental school program; we highly recommend taking advantage of them. However, you don’t need to stop after graduation! Becoming a dental volunteer abroad can enrich your passion for the field and deepen your skills as a clinician. You’ll Get Amazing Dental Experience Volunteering Abroad … 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
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