Should I become an orthodontist

GoldPenn
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 02:02:10 +0000

No. You’re likely to make more money in biotech. Owning a dental practice is extremely stressful and expensive. There is a great deal of competition from corporate dentistry which is taking over many smaller private practices. I highly recommend you interview or job shadow orthodontists before making a decision. Be sure to interview at least one person who has been in practice for 20 plus years. In addition, four years of dental school will run you between $400,000 and $500,000, not to mention the additional time involved in becoming a specialist.