Exploring the intersection between technology and dentistry.
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Why You Should Open a Roth IRA as a Resident
Read more: Why You Should Open a Roth IRA as a ResidentBetween long hours, research commitments, studying for boards, and whatever other obligations you may have as a resident, saving for retirement probably isn’t at the top of your list. The Roth IRA, however, is the best option you have as a young resident before entering a much higher tax bracket after residency. In short, the Roth…
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How Much Money Should I Budget for Residency Interviews?
Read more: How Much Money Should I Budget for Residency Interviews?If you’re considering applying for residency, fourth year of dental school is not cheap. From application fees to score reports to transportation to attire, costs can readily pile up. As such, it’s crucial to budget appropriately and plan ahead for residency interviews. Let’s run through a basic calculation to see how exactly the costs add up.…
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4 Year vs 6 Year OMFS: A Financial Perspective
Read more: 4 Year vs 6 Year OMFS: A Financial PerspectiveWhether to apply for 4 Year or 6 Year OMFS programs is perhaps the biggest question facing would-be oral surgeons. Previously we looked at the major differences between the two types of programs. Often times, applicants automatically place the dual-degree residency above the shorter residency without thinking through the real economic costs. From a financial perspective, 4 Year and 6…
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4 Year vs 6 Year OMFS: The Age-Old Question
Read more: 4 Year vs 6 Year OMFS: The Age-Old QuestionOne of the biggest questions facing aspiring oral surgeons is whether to apply for 4 Year or 6 Year OMFS programs. While strategies may exist from an application perspective, there are some significant differences between the two. From a financial perspective, 4 Year and 6 Year OMFS residencies could not be more disparate. Before we dive…
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Most Dental Residencies Charge Tuition
Read more: Most Dental Residencies Charge TuitionEveryone knows that medical residencies pay their residents a stipend. Sure, it’s not a glamorous amount given the eight plus years of post-secondary education. But don’t forget that an average medical resident salary of $56,500 is approximately that of the average American household income. The vast majority of dental residencies, however, charge exorbitant tuition. And from the…
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Why is dental school so expensive?
Read more: Why is dental school so expensive?Something that I’ve thought about and been asked countless times by my working friends, friends in other professional schools, and other well-intentioned folks is why dental school is so darn expensive. The leading question, however, is how much it really costs. Read more
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