Orthodontics is a great specialty. As an orthodontist, you have so much potential to improve your patients’ lives. You can help them feel proud of their smiles and relieve and prevent severe dental problems like broken and lost teeth. You can even help patients escape chronic jaw and neck pain and daily headaches. Orthodontics can … 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
Finding the perfect job placement may be daunting for new dentists with limited experience. It can be challenging to sort through all your options and hone in on a practice that will provide an excellent start for your career. It can take a lot of questions to find a match with a new employer. Here … 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
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