Exploring the intersection between technology and dentistry.
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It Costs A Million Dollars to Become an Orthodontist
Read more: It Costs A Million Dollars to Become an OrthodontistWhen people find out I’m a resident in orthodontics, one of the first things they tell me besides their own experience with braces is how fantastic and cushy my future lifestyle will be. That’s open for debate. While people are generally aware of the amount of work and dedication it takes to become a dental…
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The Differences Between Basic Retirement Accounts
Read more: The Differences Between Basic Retirement AccountsAs a resident you probably don’t have too much money to play around with. That being said, don’t forget that you should start saving for retirement if you haven’t done so already. After all, your college friends who went into finance and tech had a huge start ahead of you. But don’t sweat it! It’s not too late.…
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Why Dental School Costs More than Medical School: The Reasons
Read more: Why Dental School Costs More than Medical School: The ReasonsPreviously we ran side-by-side comparisons of dental school and medical school cost of attendance. You may or may not be surprised to learn that dental graduates owe on average $80K more than their medical counterparts. Curiously, both spend 4 years in training not including residency. Let’s look into the reasons why dental school is so much more…
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Why Dental School Costs More than Medical School: The Numbers
Read more: Why Dental School Costs More than Medical School: The NumbersBack when I was deciding what to do with my life after undergrad, I clearly remember looking up the cost of attendance for various professional schools. Medical school, dental school, law school, veterinary school, you name it. For better or for worse, I’m moderately allergic to cats and dogs, so I quickly ruled out vet school.…
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Choosing Where to Apply for Residency
Read more: Choosing Where to Apply for ResidencyResidency is an exciting time for a young dentist. A new city, a new network, the focus on an area of specialty, plenty hours of restful sleep (hah!) – all of these things are undoubtedly worth looking forward to. That being said, the whole process of applying, interviewing, and matching can be one of the…
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Five Financial Things You Should Do as a Resident
Read more: Five Financial Things You Should Do as a ResidentResidency is without a doubt a busy time. From clinical responsibilities to research to sleep to maintaining sanity, things are not always easy. That being said, a little time spent here and there on financial education can vastly improve your chances of achieving financial independence as early as possible. Read more
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