Career transitions 101
ADA resources offer guidance to new dentists
Looking for support as you launch your dental career or guidance as you make your next move? The ADA Career Hub offers resources to help dentists navigate important considerations on their journey.
The career planning section of the hub includes webpages on finding the perfect job; starting your dental career and getting hired; starting a dental practice; and contract insights and resources.
Below are some resources new dentists may find helpful:
• Clinical Career Pathways: Not sure which path is right for you? This webpage outlines various paths within dentistry and highlights differences in their practice structure, perks, financial considerations and more.
• ADA CareerCenter: The official online job board of the ADA lists various open positions across the U.S.
• Dentist Compensation: What Every Dental Associate Should Know: This webpage provides examples of compensation models, including real-world scenarios that illustrate how the models translate to paychecks. It also highlights key pay-related terms and questions to ask employers to clarify pay.
• Dentist Employment Agreements: A Guide to Key Legal Provisions: An employment agreement may have lasting effects beyond a dentist’s current employment. This guide, which is included with ADA membership, discusses key aspects of these agreements.
• How To Purchase With Confidence: Buying a dental practice? This webpage outlines steps for setting expectations and goals, building dental teams, steering clear of pitfalls and being a business owner. It addresses various financial considerations, such as knowing your practice-financing options and understanding basic practice financials.
• New Dental Practice Checklist: New practice owners have a number of responsibilities — from getting local zoning and building permits to complying with state and federal laws. This checklist serves as a starting point for tackling these tasks. It is included with ADA membership.
Find the resources above and more at ADA.org/careers.
