general dentist or specialize

General Dentist vs. Dental Specialist

January 3, 2023

By: Dr. Cory Ball 12 years of grade school, 4 years of undergraduate studies, maybe a master’s program, and 4 years of dental school. Now you are debating on doing more school? Do you want to be a general dentist or go on to do a specialty in orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatrics, endodontics, periodontics, etc?…

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first paycheck as a dentist

New Dentist: Your First Paycheck Arrives, Now What?

December 27, 2022

By: Dr. Cory Ball Dental school is a busy time for most aspiring clinicians. Between studying for courses, practicing in preclinic, then managing the patient pool in the final years, most students have a tough time finding additional hours in a day to have a part-time job to make money. And those students who do have…

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paying off student loans

Don’t Look Back, Look Forward to Paying Off Dental School Student Loans

December 27, 2022

By: Dr. Cory Ball The average student loan debt for a graduating dental student in 2020 was over $300,000. During school, students can easily fall into a mindset of forgetting about the loans and focusing on other things. The problem with that is when the time comes to start making payments, it can be overwhelming…

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dental assistant requirements in minnesota

Dental Assistant Requirements in Minnesota

December 20, 2022

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Minnesota to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for…

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dental assistant requirements in michigan

Dental Assistant Requirements in Michigan

December 20, 2022

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Michigan to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for…

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dental assistant requirements in massachusetts

Dental Assistant Requirements in Massachusetts

December 20, 2022

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Massachusetts to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for…

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dental assistant requirements in maryland

Dental Assistant Requirements in Maryland

December 20, 2022

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Maryland to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for…

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dental assistant requirements in maine

Dental Assistant Requirements in Maine

December 20, 2022

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Maine to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for…

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dental assistant requirements in louisiana

Dental Assistant Requirements in Louisiana

December 20, 2022

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Louisiana to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for…

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dental faculty position

The Transition to a Dental Faculty Position

December 20, 2022

By: Tanya Sue Maestas Hi, I’m Tanya Sue Maestas. I’ve recently taken up a faculty position at the new dental school in El Paso, Texas – Woody L Hunt School of Dental Medicine. Alongside being a clinician in a public health setting, I have found being a faculty member to be incredibly rewarding — so…

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