tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post2170112558491172892..comments2024-02-14T22:32:09.982-06:00Comments on The Daily Grind: Good Luck, Young DentistAGD Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495044833994580808noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-15872553252032425352017-02-02T22:54:19.357-06:002017-02-02T22:54:19.357-06:00Medical doctors and dentists have similar training...Medical doctors and dentists have similar training to treat their patients, both in specialty medicine and general practice. <a href="http://www.topdentalschools.info/choose-from-top-dental-colleges/" rel="nofollow">best dentistry colleges</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258403403329675528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-76013965124700566282016-11-18T06:35:37.231-06:002016-11-18T06:35:37.231-06:00I really impressed after read this of some quality...I really impressed after read this of some quality work and informative thoughts . 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If any of you are interested in more information related to the NHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship program feel free and contact. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165697777486435789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-68674722544090288942016-04-08T18:14:12.131-05:002016-04-08T18:14:12.131-05:00My son is seriously considering dentistry, which I...My son is seriously considering dentistry, which I thought was a good idea. After reading this blog I am not so sure he should pursue it. I am going to get him to read this blog. <br /><br />Thank you guys for this very informative insight. Cannot thank you enough. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-85452459886579451652015-05-07T20:12:39.297-05:002015-05-07T20:12:39.297-05:00It really sounds like there are so many different ...It really sounds like there are so many different things that go on as a new dentist. I really like the idea of earning $300 a day. That is something that really can help with paying the loans that I'm sure are still around. Thank you for such great insight. <a href="http://www.bafamilydentistry.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bafamilydentistry.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721631801706927164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-79831651320621201872015-03-12T08:50:19.490-05:002015-03-12T08:50:19.490-05:00Most practices seem to offer a $600 a day min or 2...Most practices seem to offer a $600 a day min or 28%-33% production in the south. I don't know about up there. I've never heard of someone paying an associate $300. Will you sleep at night? I mean I know the economy is bad up north, but dang. This is exactly why new doctors work at corporations and most dentists are complaining about this. This is my first year out, I get $700/day Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-63993643485750922272013-08-06T15:31:41.684-05:002013-08-06T15:31:41.684-05:00I graduated dental school 2009 and finished a year...I graduated dental school 2009 and finished a year of residency in NY. I have been working two part times but I don't seem to find any dentist who is willing to mentor you . Everyone is looking for dentist with 3- 5 years experience . How will one get experience without getting a job?<br />I sent twenty resumes to job openings but not one has called . I don't understand what is going on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-5326346996504738992013-04-30T02:21:34.064-05:002013-04-30T02:21:34.064-05:00Additionally recognize that your copartner will li...Additionally recognize that your copartner will likely not meet all requirements for any practice advances. You will convey that note. This appears to be a developing movement near dealers. Unless you value the practice so level as to permit purchasers to qualify Student loan helphttps://studentloanrestoration.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-71613932258357325422013-03-28T14:19:52.330-05:002013-03-28T14:19:52.330-05:00100K / year? you would be robbing him blind.
600/...100K / year? you would be robbing him blind.<br /><br />600/ day or 35% (50% surgical) of production would be minimum to survive for new grads. But if he's ok with 100k / year, looks like you caught a deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-19646431973628856412013-01-22T00:44:37.578-06:002013-01-22T00:44:37.578-06:00Well, I was seriously considering beginning the lo...Well, I was seriously considering beginning the long uphill battle of becoming a dentist - but after all of the research I've done, and this little cherry of an article and comments, I think I will stick to entrepreneurship, we expect to be broke and have work until the day we die. We just don't need a decade of "formal" education.Dan the Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592293585647632341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-62380245765135453592012-12-13T11:37:16.968-06:002012-12-13T11:37:16.968-06:00Paying 20% Taxes on 100,000?; How is this possible...Paying 20% Taxes on 100,000?; How is this possible?<br /><br />25% Federal<br />13.3% Self employment (Since you will be considered an independent contractor, even though you will be treated like an employee in a private practice)<br />4-6% State, depends on where you live <br /><br />So lets say on average you have a 43.3% tax liability on that 100,000 that first year, plus student loans, rent, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-48266250519589530482012-07-28T04:07:52.428-05:002012-07-28T04:07:52.428-05:00I am a first year Canadian dental student. I don&#...I am a first year Canadian dental student. I don't know any Canadian dental students with under 100k debt unless their dentist parents paid for their school. I have a 250k line of credit and school will take up most of it not including living.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-59374574170721321642011-12-01T15:18:15.121-06:002011-12-01T15:18:15.121-06:00Here is a link to an article that was on the front...Here is a link to an article that was on the front page of the LA Times this morning. http://discussions.latimes.com/20/lanews/la-fi-dental-recession-20111201/10 I don't understand why it was on the front page, but it did get reader's attention. I looked online and saw the number of comments that it had collected. Not a lot of pleasant things to be said about the dental profession. I Dr. Jonathanhttp://www.forddentalgroup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-68560631388441318582011-11-26T01:33:15.331-06:002011-11-26T01:33:15.331-06:00Just in reference to the above comment... I am in ...Just in reference to the above comment... I am in my last year of dental school in Canada I don't know a single Canadian new grad who is coming out with under $100k, that is unless their parents paid for their education. I expect to be over triple that in debt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-13878258624480047522011-11-21T09:19:04.479-06:002011-11-21T09:19:04.479-06:00All young dentists PLEASE read this last comment. ...All young dentists PLEASE read this last comment. Funny and so real. <br /><br />Thanks for telling us your story. <br />johngatordmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14811684043101204859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-83482729003996680342011-11-20T01:01:36.600-06:002011-11-20T01:01:36.600-06:00I think what we are watching here is the devaluati...I think what we are watching here is the devaluation of the current dental practice. It's a late effect of the over lending spree in the US over that last 15 years. Much like a house, a practice is only worth what a buyer can pay. Here in Canada, lending was kept under control so house prices have continued to soar as have dental practice values. Canadian dentists graduate now with under Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-18244252914207563772011-11-18T17:28:46.185-06:002011-11-18T17:28:46.185-06:00I go to a public dental school, but I'm out of...I go to a public dental school, but I'm out of state and have three kids. When I graduate in 7 months, I'll have roughly $350,000 of student loan debt. It hasn't hit me yet, but I'm coming to terms with the fact that I won't be getting an iPhone when I graduate!Tomhttp://www.oralanswers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-60997894508667107032011-11-17T09:12:38.811-06:002011-11-17T09:12:38.811-06:00John, I know it is kinda early but don't you t...John, I know it is kinda early but don't you think at least one of your 4 kids might want to go into dentistry.<br />If you sell the office they won't have the opportunity to take over the office and work with you. Are you really that busy where you have to have an associate right now? Or is it your ego that needs to be worshipped with your hand picked associate. Seems like a few months Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-88538155859087062002011-11-16T23:29:01.367-06:002011-11-16T23:29:01.367-06:00Good luck to you guys............ The Debt is get...Good luck to you guys............ The Debt is getting out of control now day isnt it. The reality is we dont live in the same US that you graduated into and comming out of school and having to work hard before you make much money is part of the process. I am 9 years out and still living very frugally. could be less frugal, but I want to pay down all that debtGeneral Dentisthttp://www.wetheringtondds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-6062465746005313572011-11-16T18:28:23.569-06:002011-11-16T18:28:23.569-06:00I agree with the comment above. With $200K and a j...I agree with the comment above. With $200K and a job right out of school, Wayne is a lucky guy. Try doubling that, and then some. Now it's my world. In a job market and economy that is very unforgiving, it's tough to realize exactly what the real world is like, but reality hits home very quickly. These days, there needs to be more emphasis on entering dentistry with a genuine heart for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-32073729461158172482011-11-16T17:41:53.631-06:002011-11-16T17:41:53.631-06:00I wish this is something they would address with p...I wish this is something they would address with professional students (medical, dental, law, etc) at the BEGINNING of their training. No one ever really talks about it.<br /><br />I owe roughly $135k in student loans. Over 30 years, the payments are roughly $600 a month. The interest rate is super low - 2.8% I think - which is better than you can do on any other kind of loan. Honestly most Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-54208533801414658952011-11-16T17:30:23.149-06:002011-11-16T17:30:23.149-06:00I just graduated from a state school with about $1...I just graduated from a state school with about $170k debt. I'm fortunate enough to have a job with my father when many of my classmates do not even have a job. Unfortunately for me... he's only paying me about $3k a month total. I barely have enough to pay off loans and to live on. I don't want to complain much about it, but at the same time, I need an income to live on. Luckily, I&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-15248403299772779542011-11-16T16:12:56.310-06:002011-11-16T16:12:56.310-06:00John,
Also consider that your associate will pro...John, <br /><br />Also consider that your associate will probably not qualify for any practice loans. YOU will have to carry that note. This seems to be a growing trend among sellers. Unless you price the practice so low as to allow buyers to qualifyDr. Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-51263891497925714722011-11-16T15:37:34.286-06:002011-11-16T15:37:34.286-06:00The sad reality for me is that Wayne is in pretty ...The sad reality for me is that Wayne is in pretty good shape, I would kill to have $200k of debt. I go to a private dental school (which will remain nameless) and will be graduating in May 2012 with $340k in debt. And I am single, most of my married classmates with have close to $400k. We are screwed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com