6 Tips for New Dentists: What to Expect from Your First Year Out of Dental School
There are many hurdles to becoming a dentist: you must finish your bachelor’s degree, perform well on the DAT, undergo the rigorous application process to get into dental school, and complete four to six years of dental education. For recent dental graduates, life has felt like one challenge after another for a long time now. So what happens after you graduate? Your first year out of dental school can bring its own challenges and surprises. Here are 6 tips for new dentists to remember during their first year of practicing.
1. Finding the Right Place to Work Can Be a Challenge
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental jobs are projected to grow 6% over the next several years, slightly higher than all occupations. There are more new graduates each year and fewer dentists leaving the profession, so you may find a competitive environment ahead. COVID-19 may have also shifted the job market, with some private practices going out of business and others facing difficulty finding applicants. Your job search may be more complicated than it would have been a few years ago. You still deserve to find a great launching pad for your new career...
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1. Finding the Right Place to Work Can Be a Challenge
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental jobs are projected to grow 6% over the next several years, slightly higher than all occupations. There are more new graduates each year and fewer dentists leaving the profession, so you may find a competitive environment ahead. COVID-19 may have also shifted the job market, with some private practices going out of business and others facing difficulty finding applicants. Your job search may be more complicated than it would have been a few years ago. You still deserve to find a great launching pad for your new career...
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