How common is it for a dentist to work in another dentist's practice without owning a part of it. I want to be a dentist, but I don't want the responsibilities of running a practice, and potentially if I have children I don't want to work full time. I understand that I won't make as much money, but I think dentistry is something I want to do, but I want the freedom of working part time if I need to. Could someone tell me if this is possible?
2007-10-17 10:36:15 · 3 answers · asked by ajbbbygrl 3 in Health ➔ Dental
You most certainly can work in another dentist's practice and you should have no problem finding employment as a part-time associate. (I have two women dentists in my office who are part-tme associates. Both women have children and want to spend time with their families.) The arrangement can easily be mutually beneficial to both the owner-dentist and the associate.
Don't rule out owning your own practice though. It's not as difficult as you may think and you can still be part-time. If you are seriously considering dentistry as a career, talk to a few dentists in your area about what is involved. I don't know of a single dentist who wouldn't mind a phone call or visit from a young person who wants to consult about dentistry as a career.
I hope this helps.
2007-10-17 11:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by Michael D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. You can work for another dentist, you can work for the health department, or other government agencies, you can teach at a dental or dental hygiene school, and probably loads of other possibilities. Go for it!
2007-10-17 22:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by Amante 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AFTER YOU BECOME A DENTIST YOU CAN TAILOR YOUR WORKING HOURS TO YOUR LIFESTYLE. BE READY TO COMMIT PLENTY OF TIME TO BECOMING A DENTIST..
2007-10-17 18:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋