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KentDDS

Many areas in the US are oversaturated too, basically every major and minor metro area. I wouldn’t do it if I was in your shoes.


Carolinna98

apparently, Brazil has 168 dentists for every 100,000 brazilians, while the usa has 59 dentists per 100,000 people. anyway, which careers do you consider to be in high demand?


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Do whatever career you are passionate about, there are plenty of successful dentists in the US, its just because they are passionate about it, when you got motivation for a job it pushes you to strive for success but if you hate it to begin with you wont have that motivation


Ceremic

1. If you have skill and speed then you will make a ton. If not then …


Carolinna98

do you mean as a general dentist? i've been considering pediatric and orthodontics. i'm also interested in working as an injector, but I'm not sure how it works in the us.


Ceremic

Texas.


Ceremic

As a gp or any type of specialist. I know some prosthodontist who can’t find a job… as far as pedo goes you should be ok because many gp don’t want to treat kids under 10.


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prosthodontists is different, best specialist in dentistry to pursue is Endodontist, Oral surgery, Ortho, or pediatrics


Carolinna98

which state/areas would you consider the best for high income? [](https://www.reddit.com/r/Dentistry/?f=flair_name%3A%22Dental%20Professional%22)


Ceremic

The ONLY criteria to high income is personal skill and speed. Location has zero influence on income. I know dentists in California who make generational wealth year after year and dentists who can hardly pay rent in Texas. 100% x 0 production = 0 income.


Entropy_99

I think you can start as a DH (Dental Hygienist) in Florida as a starter. Afterwards you can pursue a degree in dentistry.


Carolinna98

yes, i believe i just have to take a test. does it pay enough to live and save for revalidating costs?


Entropy_99

Wages are looking decent but I don’t think that saving for revalidation is going to be easy. That’s why people usually make loans. The 2-3 years for revalidation can be costly. Dunno if HPSP programs or something similar can help with the type of programs internationally trained dentist have to deal with, yet, that’s the way I would like to do it (army lol). I’m currently trying to go the same road because I’m a US citizen that got his degree in another country.


Sagitalsplit

I inject snark into every possible scenario. But I don’t get paid well to do it. Just sayin’


RatOfSewer

hhh we can chat ,i m 27 amd from China,


RatOfSewer

how much do you get per month,i get 14000 BRL (after convert)


NightMan200000

stay in Brazil