The ADA defines a "new dentist" as one who graduated from dental school within the past ten years. This interesting survey profiles new dentists in 2007, revealing that they:
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Earned an average net income from their primary practice of $203,340
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Entered dental school with $8,630 in educational debt, and
- Graduated with $135,460 in educational debt.
Demographic data and characteristics round out the profile, with information on:
- Educational and non-educational debt
- Practice choices
- Satisfaction with the profession, and
- Benefits and compensation.
The survey covers new dentists who own their practices, employees/associates, independent contractors, and new dentists in the federal services.
The full report is available free to ADA members.
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