My First Job After Dental School - Working in a Public Health Clinic

My first job after dental school was at a public health clinic. A lot of times, community health dentistry is overlooked, but it can be a great job for a new graduate.

The income is often comparable to a corporate job, and often you can get some forgiveness for student loans. At my job, I learned to get pretty good with extractions and dentures, and as a practice owner I still utilize those skills on a daily basis. It might not be the perfect job for everybody, but it was the perfect situation in my case, and I was able to buy a solo private practice one year after graduation.

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[naimamakena]

Thank you so much for this video! I feel like it was made specifically for me. I've always known I wanted to go into public health straight out of dental school but had not been fortunate enough to meet anyone that has taken this route. I think its a good way to give back to the community and even gain speed that will be valuable in the future.

[sinabijibananda]

Thank you so much... Great content💪💪I actually plan on going into Public health

[onemissiondmd]

I have spoken to people of the community health aspects. Most say that it can take less than 10 in private practice but it obviously depends on the production like you said. However, you shared some interesting takes and benefits from public health clinics was eye opening and has made me think about it. I'm leaning towards private practice out of school or 1-3 years of an associateship leading into private practice. Who knows what will happen in the years to come, especially with covid right now.

[Idle_Koala]

I am on HPSP so my first few years out of school are set for me. However, I will a have different set of challenges such as skill atrophy to contend with. It’s been amazing so for tho. Love the channel keep it up!

[frankcampos]

First I want to say great videos, keep it up!

I’m an incoming D1 at UIC. In the year 2024, I plan on going public health or rural for 1-2 years and then going to private practice to purse ownership.

Any real free time I have I will spend learning the business aspects of private practice and trying to further strengthen my network. I have some marketing experience in both corporate and small business

[rafiraied]

Originally I was looking to get a year under my belt in private practice and grind to get into ownership ASAP. but now with the current circumstance, and with the restrictions where I reside, i'm considering going more the residency route while things calm down a bit.

[footballbarcafan]

D3 here. Thank you for your informative video! Covid has really affected our educational experience, and having an option like this to gain experience is critical.

[jackhansmiles]

I think the route you took is somewhat what I aiming for as well! I want to be an associate for 1-3 years and then probably go into private practice!

[mynameisvignesh]

You're putting out stellar content! I am a predent applying this cycle and I was wondering if you need any specific qualifications to work at public health clinic or FQHC (if that isn't the same thing)? Keep up the great work!

[MMikedd]

Throw me out into the DSO, corporate whatever for a year or 2 if I can't find a private practice that is willing to be a mentor. My tuition is pretty high so I'll need to get on it. PSLF is scary because I hear many people get screwed.

[tommathew]

Do you believe it’s a good idea to network while in school in an area you’d like to practice? If so how would you approach that

[Lildrez]

Great video. I'm a new grad from dental school looking to get a job as a public health dentist in central Florida. Wanted to know if you have any tips for looking/finding positions in a public health clinic. Besides the HRSA site I'm finding it difficult to find open positions to apply for.

[loganduncan]

I am an NHSC scholarship recipient which pays for 4 years of school. In return I give 4 years of service in a qualified NHSC public health clinic. D1 here at UNLV! Love your videos brother. Cheers.

[danymanchster]

my dental school is giving me zero implant experience and very minimal endo. I looking at going into AEGD. what is your opinion on going into AEGD vs going into work right after dental school. which one is better? what is your opinion on AEGD?

[yuwenwang]

Thank you for the informative video! I worked in corporate dental offices and private practice for the last ten years and just got a job offer at a Public Health Clinic. I am preparing myself for this transition. You mentioned that you did a lot of extractions, dentures and fillings, did you do root canals? Can you refer out difficult surgical extractions and root canals?

[MrTheTomahawk]

I like community clinics and what they do. My issue is looking at the pay+loan forgiveness it rarely seems to add up. You could also work in a dso or associateship with a good production/collection % and tackle the loans better over the same time period. I still have a while to figure it out

[tinkgal]

would you say dental school is slightly easier than medical school? also what good advice would you have for high schoolers wanting to go into dentistry? ---- short yet informative video!!

[maxbehrend]

Join a large group practice and maybe buy in at some point

[slumbermaster]

I'm starting my d1 this year and I was curious will need a GPR to work in a community health clinic?

[harveyjamescatahan]

I want to be a public health dentist as well! 🦷