makingfetchhappen Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 What do people mean when they say things like, "having prestige". Do people act nicer towards you? Do they explicitly state that you are a person of respect? Just kind of confused what sort of behaviours translate into acknowledging one's "prestige" In my personal experience, people treat professionals differently. As soon as I got into law school, I noticed that people started being nicer to me. This included people I already knew as well as new people. I've also noticed that my opinions are more respected and things like that (opinions on non law related stuff where I am not an expert so my opinion isn't necessarily better than anyone else's). You notice a change in how people react to you and you also observe the difference in how other people with different credentials are treated. It's all superficial nonsense of course, but it is definitely a thing. And also as stated, it can be awkward sometimes when people make a big deal about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 What do people mean when they say things like, "having prestige". Do people act nicer towards you? Do they explicitly state that you are a person of respect? Just kind of confused what sort of behaviours translate into acknowledging one's "prestige" Even just as a med student, you notice it. People somehow thing all med students are great people and very trustworthy. When looking for an apartment, I just had to mention the med student card and "people lined up to rent the place" just disappear... It's weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economist Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Many dentists i personally know only work 30 to 35 hours per week and make 120K-160K, so I think 40-50 hours is at the higher end of the spectrum (since they just graduate and need time to speed up? Idk) My regular dentist only work 3 days a week (~25 hours), but he has 10 years of experience, own his practice, and has 3 associates. Secondly, you are comparing GP dentist with specialist MDs, which is apple to orange. How about comparing exception vs. exception? considering dental franchise owner: "Great Expressions Dental Centers, founded in Michigan and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, is an impressive growth story, with about $275 million in annual revenue and a spot on Inc. magazine's list of America's fastest-growing private companies. About 600 of the firm's 2,300 employees, including dentists and hygienists, are in Michigan." Reference: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/04/07/dental-franchises-show-steady-growth/2059091/ Many new dent grads I personally know are making around 120k working 6 days a week (2 part times). Only exceptions are those who's parents had a clinic ready for them by graduation.. I hear that even Prince George is saturated... You hear all these 'great life style and income" practice owners but many don't realize that it takes A LOT of time/effort/risk to get those points, much more than a 4-5 year residency period.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBronto2019 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 It's less of a gross factor for me but more of personal satisfaction to address overall health (or specialized to something other than teeth). I'm definitely heading towards the FM and/or EM path because of generalist approach. But even the debate with ophthalmologist vs. dentist, I'd hands-down go for eyes because I'm pretty sure vision loss is more debilitating than oral issues. It just makes me laugh when oral health professionals really try to reach for the "but oral health relates to cardiovascular health" argument. I'm sure it's true to some degree but what isn't related to cardio health? Plus, I'm sure whatever garbage people put down their gullet will damage teeth and their cardio health anyways so it's a 2 for 1. OP, just imagine that dentistry is just an oral speciality of medicine but you can't venture far from that. It's like going into medicine and having to commit to a residency from the start. If you really want to do it, then do it. If you want flexibility, then take the med route. You can always do plastics or maxiofacial stuff from med that can relate to dent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny878 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I see a lot of this too, but it can be a lot better than that right out of the gate depending on where you are and what opportunities you find. I started working M-Th no evenings and I made 17K my first month out of dental school. I'd have to say I had "great life style and income" right away after only 4 years of school (no residency) You made 17k or you billed 17k? If its the former, you must be practicing in a rural area. Do you mind me asking where? Or at least what province Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking1 Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Really, to net it all out: dentists commit suicide more than any other group of professionals or tradespeople. This is a factually inaccurate statement, and a simple internet search could prove it to you: http://www.cbsnews.com/media/suicide-in-the-workplace-which-professions-are-high-risk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny878 Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 No, I made nearly 17K. I billed ~50K including lab (lots of prostho). I don't work rural, I work in Ottawa not far from downtown. Woooah. Did you have family in the business that set you up? If not please teach me your ways haha. Im starting D1 in august and even though im a ways away from graduating im tentatively planning on moving a little further away from the city because i hear that its becoming saturated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Stark Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 I can't believe a comment about looking at teeth was taken so seriously. It's difficult when there are so many anti-Dentites around. As for myself, I'm okay with most things above the waist. Though eye phobia is definitely a thing. But any career that keeps me away from sterile specs, Paps, pilonidal and Bartholin's cyst abscesses is a winner in my book. Respiratory secretions can be pretty gross of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny878 Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Nope. No family connections to dentistry at all, but I did start networking early. That said, it was a right place, right time situation and I really made the most of it. Well good for you then. Thats basically my dream job in dentistry. Mon-thur. 30-40 hours making decent money. Good on ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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