{"id":8244,"date":"2022-07-22T18:19:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/"},"modified":"2022-07-22T18:19:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:19:05","slug":"moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to hawaii how to i take the dental hawaii board"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#how-can-a-dentist-work-in-hawaii\" title=\"How can a dentist work in Hawaii?\">How can a dentist work in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#how-much-do-dentists-earn-in-hawaii\" title=\"How much do dentists earn in Hawaii?\">How much do dentists earn in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#how-much-do-dentists-make\" title=\"How much do dentists make?\">How much do dentists make?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#are-dentists-rich\" title=\"Are dentists rich?\">Are dentists rich?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#where-are-dentists-paid-the-most\" title=\"Where are dentists paid the most?\">Where are dentists paid the most?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#what-is-the-average-age-of-a-dentist\" title=\"What is the average age of a dentist?\">What is the average age of a dentist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#what-age-do-most-dentists-retire\" title=\"What age do most dentists retire?\">What age do most dentists retire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#who-is-the-youngest-dentist-ever\" title=\"Who is the youngest dentist ever?\">Who is the youngest dentist ever?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#why-do-dentists-retire-late\" title=\"Why do dentists retire late?\">Why do dentists retire late?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#do-dentists-get-pension\" title=\"Do dentists get pension?\">Do dentists get pension?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#what-do-dentists-do-after-retiring\" title=\"What do dentists do after retiring?\">What do dentists do after retiring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#do-dentists-work-hard\" title=\"Do dentists work hard?\">Do dentists work hard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#why-are-dentists-suicidal\" title=\"Why are dentists suicidal?\">Why are dentists suicidal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#are-dentists-unhappy\" title=\"Are dentists unhappy?\">Are dentists unhappy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#does-dentistry-get-boring\" title=\"Does dentistry get boring?\">Does dentistry get boring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#how-much-debt-do-dentists-have\" title=\"How much debt do dentists have?\">How much debt do dentists have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#what-are-the-disadvantages-of-being-a-dentist\" title=\"What are the disadvantages of being a dentist?\">What are the disadvantages of being a dentist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#is-dentistry-school-hard\" title=\"Is dentistry school Hard?\">Is dentistry school Hard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#is-dentistry-harder-than-medicine\" title=\"Is dentistry harder than medicine?\">Is dentistry harder than medicine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#is-dental-school-worth-it-financially\" title=\"Is dental school worth it financially?\">Is dental school worth it financially?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#is-med-school-harder-than-dental-school\" title=\"Is med school harder than dental school?\">Is med school harder than dental school?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#do-doctors-or-dentists-make-more-money\" title=\"Do doctors or dentists make more money?\">Do doctors or dentists make more money?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#what-is-the-hardest-part-of-dental-school\" title=\"What is the hardest part of dental school?\">What is the hardest part of dental school?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#is-it-better-to-be-a-dentist-or-doctor\" title=\"Is it better to be a dentist or doctor?\">Is it better to be a dentist or doctor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#do-dentists-get-the-title-dr\" title=\"Do dentists get the title Dr?\">Do dentists get the title Dr?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#why-do-dentists-make-so-much\" title=\"Why do dentists make so much?\">Why do dentists make so much?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#is-dental-school-shorter-than-medical-school\" title=\"Is dental school shorter than medical school?\">Is dental school shorter than medical school?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#how-can-i-get-into-dental-school-with-a-low-gpa\" title=\"How can I get into dental school with a low GPA?\">How can I get into dental school with a low GPA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#is-pre-dental-easier-than-pre-med\" title=\"Is pre dental easier than pre med?\">Is pre dental easier than pre med?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#why-is-dental-school-more-expensive-than-medical-school\" title=\"Why is dental school more expensive than medical school?\">Why is dental school more expensive than medical school?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#can-you-apply-to-dental-and-medical-school-at-the-same-time\" title=\"Can you apply to dental and medical school at the same time?\">Can you apply to dental and medical school at the same time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/moving-to-hawaii-how-to-i-take-the-dental-hawaii-board\/#is-dental-school-competitive\" title=\"Is dental school competitive?\">Is dental school competitive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-hawaii-accept-wreb-dental\"><\/span>Does Hawaii accept WREB dental?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Update for Dental Hygiene License: On January 25, 2021, the Board of Dentistry voted to accept the manikin-based regional dental hygiene examination, as reference in Hawaii Revised Statutes section 447-1 (b), from the following agencies: (1) The Western Regional Examining Board (&#8220;WREB&#8221;); (2) The Central Regional Dental..<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-a-need-for-dentists-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Is there a need for dentists in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dentistry has a relatively low unemployment rate at only 0.4 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also predicts that employment will grow by 17.5 percent between the years 2016 and 2026. Additionally, Hawaii has the lowest unemployment rate in the United States with 2.1 percent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-practice-dentistry-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Can I practice dentistry in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dentist: All applicants are required to: \u2022 Be eighteen years of age or more; \u2022 Be a graduate from a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (\u201cCODA\u201d); \u2022 Pass the National Board Dental Examination; and \u2022 Pass the ADEX dental examination.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-a-dentist-work-in-hawaii\"><\/span>How can a dentist work in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Licensure and Practicing Dentistry in Hawaii<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-do-dentists-earn-in-hawaii\"><\/span>How much do dentists earn in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average salary for a dentist is $224,211 per year in Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-do-dentists-make\"><\/span>How much do dentists make?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dentists made a median salary of $158,940 in 2020. The best-paid 25 percent made $208,000 that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made $115,290.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-dentists-rich\"><\/span>Are dentists rich?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other dentists are delighted to be wealthy. &#8220;Statistics show that dentists average about $180,000 per year, putting them in the top 5% of earners in America.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-are-dentists-paid-the-most\"><\/span>Where are dentists paid the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the top five states that pay dentists the highest based on annual mean wage:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-average-age-of-a-dentist\"><\/span>What is the average age of a dentist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the 201,927 dentists working in dentistry as of 2021, 17.6% are under age 35, 24.6% are ages 35-44, 21.8% are ages 45-54, 20.2% are ages 55-64, and 15.9% are age 65 and older. Source: Supply of Dentists in the U..: 2001-2021 (XLSX).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-age-do-most-dentists-retire\"><\/span>What age do most dentists retire?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to data from the American Dental Association, in 2019, 16.1% of practicing dentists were 65 or older, while 21.9% were 55\u201364. Many of these dentists are at the end of their careers, with the average age of retirement being 69.4 as of 2018.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-is-the-youngest-dentist-ever\"><\/span>Who is the youngest dentist ever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He takes the time to listen to their needs and help them understand their treatment. Dr. Chahine graduated in 2001 from the University of Montreal with a Doctorate in Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree at the age of 22, making him one the youngest graduates ever for a DMD or DDS program.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-do-dentists-retire-late\"><\/span>Why do dentists retire late?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dentists have incomes that are often large enough to hide financial mistakes. This is perhaps the most significant reason dentists are retiring later than the average American. With a lot of money coming in, they may feel less urgency to get organized and make a plan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-dentists-get-pension\"><\/span>Do dentists get pension?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dentists can choose several retirement plans for themselves and their employees: a 401(k), an IRA, a Simplified Employee Pension plan, among others. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/things-to-plan-for-when-moving-to-hawaii\/\">the plan<\/a> that works best for an early-career dentist might not be the same as the plan that works the best for a late-career dentist.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-do-dentists-do-after-retiring\"><\/span>What do dentists do after retiring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As unlikely as it looks, it&#8217;s possible for a retired dentist to pursue a fulfilling second career as an electrician. For starters, dentists and electricians have some things common. For instance, both diagnose issues and use a range of hand tools at work.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-dentists-work-hard\"><\/span>Do dentists work hard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dentistry is very physically demanding, although many people would probably not think so. Doing precise and tedious work in a tiny area with your hands and having your eyes focused on a small area through loupes for long periods of time are reasons why dentistry is demanding physically.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-are-dentists-suicidal\"><\/span>Why are dentists suicidal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although dentists&#8217; suicide is trending down, diversity in methodology means no current consensus is possible. Factors found to be influencing dentists&#8217; suicide ranged from known occupational stressors, to toxins and substance abuse, and untreated mental health problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-dentists-unhappy\"><\/span>Are dentists unhappy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dentists are often unhappy because they graduate with huge student loans (often around $200,000), and their jobs largely come with all the pressures\u2014but not as much prestige\u2014of running your own medical practice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-dentistry-get-boring\"><\/span>Does dentistry get boring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it&#8217;s just about the procedures&#8230; then yes dentistry can get boring eventually. Just like any other job. I know this sounds cliche, but for myself.. it&#8217;s all about the relationship of treating a patient and improving their lives in some small way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-debt-do-dentists-have\"><\/span>How much debt do dentists have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), the average dental school debt for the class of 2020 was $304,824, making it one of the most expensive degrees you can get. Fortunately, dentists also have a high ceiling when it comes to salaries.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-disadvantages-of-being-a-dentist\"><\/span>What are the disadvantages of being a dentist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cons:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-dentistry-school-hard\"><\/span>Is dentistry school Hard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dental school admissions process is competitive and growing more difficult every year. While the number of dental schools is consistently increasing, so too are the average GPAs and DAT scores of successful applicants.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-dentistry-harder-than-medicine\"><\/span>Is dentistry harder than medicine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are both equally as difficult, just because people think that dentistry is directly related too the facial region they think its easy, diseases relate to every part of the body and can have an affect on every part of the body. Dentists also have the responsibility of diagnosing cancers like doctors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-dental-school-worth-it-financially\"><\/span>Is dental school worth it financially?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The median pay for dentists is $159,200, according to 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. New dental school graduates won&#8217;t be earning this much right away \u2014 but they will start with relatively high pay, with a median entry-level salary of $135,650, according to employment data company PayScale.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-med-school-harder-than-dental-school\"><\/span>Is med school harder than dental school?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the courses progress, students of dentistry need to focus on oral medicine, while students of medicine focus on human physiology, anatomy, and patient care. Both schools have the same levels of difficulty when it comes to courses and disciplines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-doctors-or-dentists-make-more-money\"><\/span>Do doctors or dentists make more money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the national average annual salary for dentists in general practice was \u200b$178,260\u200b. This compared with \u200b$213,270\u200b for general practitioner and family practice physicians as of May 2019, according to the BLS.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-hardest-part-of-dental-school\"><\/span>What is the hardest part of dental school?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The hardest part about becoming a dentist is dental school\/residency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-better-to-be-a-dentist-or-doctor\"><\/span>Is it better to be a dentist or doctor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So although a doctor might earn a small amount more than a dentist, the fantastic employment growth prospects and flexibility dentists benefit from mean they generally have higher job satisfaction rates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-dentists-get-the-title-dr\"><\/span>Do dentists get the title Dr?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ASA and CAP understand that since 1995 the General Dental Council (GDC) had permitted its members to use the title \u201cDr\u201d, provided it is clear that it is a courtesy title only and it is not otherwise implied that they are qualified to carry out medical procedures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-do-dentists-make-so-much\"><\/span>Why do dentists make so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to technology, many dentists have said, \u201cYou get what you pay for.\u201d Meaning that if you&#8217;re paying a lot, it&#8217;s likely that the office you go to has newer technology that will produce high-quality results.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-dental-school-shorter-than-medical-school\"><\/span>Is dental school shorter than medical school?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dentistry has a favorable work-life balance, more autonomy than pharmacy, NP, and PA paths, and a shorter training period of 4 years, compared to 4 plus 3 \u2013 7 years for medical school. Some say that dentistry being more widespread on social media is also contributing to the increased interest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-i-get-into-dental-school-with-a-low-gpa\"><\/span>How can I get into dental school with a low GPA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Post-Baccalaureate Program. If you have a GPA that is lower than a 2.75 you will need to find a post-baccalaureate program to attend as your current GPA will not pass the cutoff for dental school. I would also recommend this option for anyone with a GPA that is lower than a 3.0.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-pre-dental-easier-than-pre-med\"><\/span>Is pre dental easier than pre med?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>the premed and predental track are identical: the exact same courses (chem, orgo, bio), research work is favored, and shadowing a must. so just go ahead and shadow both fields, keep up the grades, because you have until that summer of applications to decide.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-dental-school-more-expensive-than-medical-school\"><\/span>Why is dental school more expensive than medical school?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The major difference that I can think of is that a dental school has to have a clinic while a medical school is usually just associated with a hospital. The costs of building and maintaining a dental clinic are pretty significant and that probably contributes to the higher tuition.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-apply-to-dental-and-medical-school-at-the-same-time\"><\/span>Can you apply to dental and medical school at the same time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you do end up applying to both dental and medical schools, make sure you don&#8217;t apply to two that are affiliated with the same school as they may cross-reference applicants even if you don&#8217;t tell them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-dental-school-competitive\"><\/span>Is dental school competitive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All in all dental school is very competitive, but if you are dedicated to becoming a dentist, you can do it. It takes focus and commitment if you want to stand out, gain acceptance and see dental school through to completion. 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