Majority of Dentists Seem Happy to Be Practicing Dentistry
In our most recent survey, two out of three dentists reported that they would recommend a career in dentistry to their children or grandchildren.
Female dentists were far less likely to recommend a dental career than were their male counterparts. While only 28% of male respondents said they would not recommend dentistry, fully 55% of female respondents did.
While 36% of general dentists said they would advise against a dental career, only 7% of specialists felt the same way. This suggests specialists may be happier with their careers than general practitioners.
Here are some comments from dentists…
- “It is a wonderful career where you can truly be the boss. What could be better?” (Ohio prosthodontist)
- “I like the profession but dislike the business of dentistry.” (New York dentist)
- “I don’t know who is earning all that money that I read about in various surveys, but it sure isn’t me.” (Illinois dentist)
- “Ask any physician. They’ll all admit we’ve picked the right profession.” (North Carolina dentist)
- “I thinks the physical strain is too much. Disability comes fast.” (California dentist)
- “It is a part of me.” (South Carolina periodontist)
- “I wouldn’t want my children to have to experience the stress that I had to go though.” (Massachusetts dentist)
- “Helping other people with their physical and psychological health is extremely rewarding.” (North Carolina dentist)
- “I love the practice of dentistry, and my son is starting dental school this fall.” (Kentucky dentist)
- “It has been corrupted by the influence of dental insurance.” (Pennsylvania dentist)
- “It has turned out to be the best thing I could have done both personally and professionally.” (New York dentist)