Is being a DENTIST worth it in 2024? | JoycetheDentist

[@irap21]

I was a dentist for 37 years. I bought a practice and the building (attatched house) one a half years later. I worked three and a half days a week. I had no one working for me and I thrived. So I didn't like filling out insurance forms and sometimes I didn't. I worked out with weights always and I enjoyed gambling. I stayed away from other dentists, just fixed their crap work on new patients, but never derided their work to a patient. Only my wife stressed me out but I lasted 27 years.Good luck.

[@alirocksize]

Needed to this see this tbh lol I’m on my last exam for my equivalency so I really need some positivity and not all this negativity, I’m excited to be a dentist

[@Prime72]

@@alirocksizeDentistry can be a rewarding and fulfilling career if you strive to be the best at what you do and treat your staff and patients like you would want to be treated. Are you looking to practice in Canada or the US?

[@alirocksize]

@@Prime72 Canada

[@TheMovies809]

@@Prime72 sir what abt AUS, I am from india 1st in BDS

[@christinavu7216]

Wow. Hearing what others hate about being a dentist validates my feelings and it feels good to not be alone in this. Thank you so much for sharing and making this video!!!

[@Joycethedentist]

🙌 its a hard profession andddd nobody ever talks about. That’s why we all have to support each other ❤ thanks for watching! Appreciate you

[@GretzkySanders]

And an awesome combination of massive stress, constant worries, never ending unpleasant surprises, chronic frustration, aggravation and being annoyed most of your working day. Plus you get other people's spit and blood shot in your face all day. All for only $450,000 to basically study 4 straight years 24hrs a day -7days a week. If you like all of the above then Dentistry is perfect for you!!

[@christinavu7216]

@@GretzkySandersI FEEL THIS DEEPLY.

[@Joycethedentist]

Agree/disagree? Feel free to chime in!

[@Jan-bc3ed]

I vote yes to a stress video in dentistry!! I am going through same thing, the stress is killing me

[@Joycethedentist]

Ahh no. How many years in are you? I think my stress peaked around year 1-2

[@Jan-bc3ed]

almost 2 years in june!

[@tompeterson1329]

Most dentists i know either tolerate or dislike their career. Partners can be a big stressor!

[@GretzkySanders]

And an awesome combination of massive stress, constant worries, never ending unpleasant surprises, chronic frustration, aggravation and being annoyed most of your working day. Plus you get other people's spit and blood shot in your face all day. All for only $450,000 to basically study 4 straight years 24hrs a day -7days a week. People were so happy after covid "ended" so everyone in the country did not have to wear a mask anymore....well in Dentistry you can wear a mask most of the work day, for 40 years!! I could go on and on, literally...hundreds of reasons. To the young people, pick another career if you still have a chance, its one of the most challenging careers period. But If you like all of the above and so many many more unpleasant gut punching reasons then Dentistry is perfect for you!!

[@feastybeasties]

what a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing all of this. Not in denistry but in medical school and resonate with a lot of what you are saying in this video. I think a lot of these paths in medicine require people to sacrifice so much of themselves to get the grades, get the admission, get the degree, etc. etc. that to end up in a position with so many stressors that continues to take from family and personal life results in people who aren't well and act out in subpar/assholish ways. Would love to see a video about suicide in dentistry/medicine as well. I love that you are open about what you do to protect your sanity and personhood and appreciate how you speak on your growth through being a business owner. Also your skin is GIVING! So beautiful!

[@Joycethedentist]

I wonder how many parallels there are between dentistry and medicine! Pretty cool you could relate to a lot of this. Im going to try to find someone who can speak to the stress and suicide rate that dentists experience. It’s so sad that this is happening in dentistry. I hope not in medicine as well.

[@yodatoy8792]

I have been practicing for 23 years. This video completely explained my stress of being a dentist. Only reason I’m still practicing because of the stable financial pay to support my family. Otherwise, I would rather become a EDM DJ.

[@Joycethedentist]

EDM DJ! I’m here for that!

[@haveaniceday4879]

I work with my husband at his dental practice. At one point we had 2 hygienists and 2 assistants and 2 front staff. Now we are down to me, a front/assistant and my husband after Covid. We actually run the practice pretty well he does the cleanings and actually enjoys the time with his patients. But owning a practice is rough! He had a heart attack this year which was extremely stressful! He was supposed to have open heart surgery but found a cardiologist that placed stents. He went back to work two days later! We are just counting our time till we get our kids through college and then we are retiring!

[@anarcho-communist11]

I always thought it would be stressful to work in a hair salon; people go nuts when their hair isn't cut right. With something as important as tooth repair I can't imagine the customer drama. Plus I'm sure it's tedious making sure to get every detail in someone's mouth done accurately. I couldn't do it.

[@Joycethedentist]

Cosmetic dentistry is kind of a combo. Meeting a patient’s esthetic desires while also nailing the mechanical aspects. It’s also usually irreversible whereas hair grows back 😅

[@djholsin]

Thank you this video spoke to my heart ❤️ I have been a owner/dentist for 20 years and it has gotten harder each year to keep going. Between insurance and how our society has changed I am having a hard time staying positive. I know other healthcare professionals feel the same. Our current culture values quick fixes and heath has no value for most. I’m praying we can all hang in there!

[@katev7663]

O my God. The same if not even worse is happening in Germany. I‘m working as a dentist (female) for 15 years now and just this year I fell like having a burn out. So sad. Everything you said is on point.

[@Rayruey]

How much do dentist make in Germany? What other career choice would you have made?

[@cosminhuplea5694]

great video! lots of source of problems touched. totally agree, depends where in the world people practice, but my coutry's dental system is similar to the US's one, so I am on the same page. will see in 5 years where these problems evolves.

[@Joycethedentist]

Ooo where are you at? I do wonder where we will be in 5 years. People keep saying dentistry is going to take the same path as medicine, pharmacy, etc

[@cosminhuplea5694]

I am in Romania, (in a city from Transilvania, but kind of eastern Europe).Other countries from Europe are mostly insurance based.it's cool that through your video I realize that also other dentists have their struggles in this field and I am not alone.

[@cosminhuplea5694]

regarding the possible future of dentistry having the same path of medicine, you mean like it may shift towards a more profit oriented side, like DSO's ?

[@princessfionad96]

Saw this after I came home from a rather hectic day at work, couldn't relate more, the struggle is real 😂Hearing these makes me feel less alone. Thank you so much for sharing!!💓

[@Joycethedentist]

haha glad you could relate! you are not alone!

[@libbygarcia6354]

Love your videos! I work for an Audiologist and we feel the exact same way about insurance!! Most insurance companies pair up with 3rd parties for a small discount and they are usually just a hearing aid sales person… not a doctor! So I am very frank with them on the phone - it’s either you want elite care with an audiologist or you want a cheap deal and not getting the actual service you need for your ears. In my mind it’s a no brainer but people are just out for “deals” now it seems. 😢

[@Joycethedentist]

It’s such a difficult situation! Insurance companies are abusing the game and then when patients are angry they are nowhere to be found lol. I love how you are very frank and explain the differences to them. Such a great parallel to what is happening in dentistry

[@j.wilkerson1905]

"A race to the bottom", love it Joyce

[@Joycethedentist]

no truer words :) hopefully something changes!

[@noscoper1993]

Currently studying dentistry in 5/12 semesters in Austria. I am going to watch this tonight before going to bed 🥴

[@Joycethedentist]

Hi! I’m in the US - I’m sure dentistry is much different depending on where you are located but I hope it was still helpful!

[@tompeterson1329]

After a career of 40 years i concluded stress breakers (healthy) are extremely important!

[@neurotika]

I just became a dental assistant in VA. It’s at a high volume practice and it’s a whirlwind. I know it can be extremely stressful but it’s a kind of stress I can thrive on- so far anyhow lol! I’m nervous about my naivety though. Am I being underpaid? Should I go to a more reputable company? Go private? These questions are all swirling in my head already.

[@Joycethedentist]

If you can handle the pace, go you! Everyone has a different pace threshold. I get stressed about overbooked schedules. My husband (also a dentist) doesn't as much as long as it's within reason. I'm a fan of learning from each position, i'm sure you will make the best decisions for you!

[@elizabethe.5527]

I'm watching this as a patient 😂

[@Joycethedentist]

Haha how did it make you feel?

[@kaungmyat9850]

broky patient

[@chelseychacko]

can u do reasons why you should do dentistry :,) d2 here

[@Joycethedentist]

Haha I actually filmed it but then it was an hour long video 😂😂😂. Here were the top 3 reasons people loved dentistry: 1. The relationships. There are so many amazing patients out there that make the job fulfilling. Being able to take them out of pain is a superpower. Helping them through fear. Helping transform their confidence. Being able to work w your hands. The relationships are much deeper than with other Docs bc we see them every 6 months. 2. The flexibility - you can be an associate and work 2 days a week. You can own a business if you wanted. Really there’s a lot of ways to do it. I also do content creation so you can segway dentistry into other hobbies too! 3. The amount of time spent relatively still affords a pretty good living. Some people work 2 days a week. This will depend a lot on the situation (like how many student loans someone graduates with) but still reassuring. Hope that helps!

[@traywaters1575]

@@Joycethedentistyou should post it! Maybe in two or three parts

[@kxb4777]

Great vid! Good info

[@Joycethedentist]

Glad you liked it!

[@longsnapper5381]

I hate dentistry and, especially, dentists but I'm good at it and have been doing it for 40 years now. My hygienist and front desk lady are both retiring in a couple months and I'm going to go a few more years on my own. No insurance, no hygiene, no employees, if you can find me and you were previously a patient of mine and I enjoy you , I will be glad to do your crown on tooth or implant for a respectable cash payment.Otherwise, go find a young dentist and maybe you'll realize how good you had it here. I have two children and neither one of them ever considered being a dentist for one minute, thank God. I'm a solo practitioner and I own my practice building. I have done what I wanted for most of my life and that matters to me. Would I do it again? Yes, that's why God put me on this planet - to fix people's F'd up,negected mouths. Hey, everyone should so lucky to end up with a couple of stents in their heart, a divorce, 30 extra pounds, .....

[@winger9229]

Where is your practice based

[@longsnapper5381]

@@winger9229 It's based in fact.....

[@KibwamaJoel]

wow thanks alot I feel inspired knowing the reality

[@traywaters1575]

Thanks for posting! I’m in dental school currently

[@Joycethedentist]

thank you for watching!

[@0seunggf]

Do you feel any regrets after watching this video? I’m thinking of going into dentistry ….

[@traywaters1575]

@@0seunggf none. It’s a beautiful profession with a lot of upside. Every career has its negatives. You can impact hundreds of lives and make a GREAT living in this field!

[@0seunggf]

@@traywaters1575 ohh that’s great to hear! can you maybe list some things you love about dentistry? i’m in the middle of deciding right now and it’s a pretty crucial time for me to actually pick a career i want to go into, so i wanted to hear about other people’s views on dent!

[@traywaters1575]

@@0seunggf it’s very rewarding, you always have job security, can work anywhere in the country, can work as much or as little as you want, can make a great great living, have the knowledge of health which puts you ahead in life, get to work with your hands, greatly impact the lives of many people in numerous different ways, etc. When I add up all the positives of this career, I’m hard pressed to find many careers better. You also don’t have to do residency like medical school. Dental school and dentist life is much less stressful than medicine. Yes what we do is important, but it’s not life or death

[@Lexiegrey-r9x]

bruh :( I'm applying to dentistry in 5 months and I was thinking of doing part time dentistry cause I wanna be a mom but seems like its harder than I thought....

[@jamkim100]

Great video.

[@Joycethedentist]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@neMgieTV]

Great vid

[@Joycethedentist]

Thank you for watching 💕

[@JasmineChanel-c8b]

would you (or any dentists reading!) recommend someone pursue dentistry today?

[@Joycethedentist]

I still think it's a great career but it's changed quite a bit. Student loans are a burden. Something's gotta change with the cost of education if I let Preston go to dental school haha.

[@GretzkySanders]

I personally would strongly advise young people to consider another career. Dentistry is one of the most challenging professions period.

[@Rayruey]

@@GretzkySanders what other career would you recommend? Right now I’m in my first year in MBBS program in a third world country and I’m so scared of what’s coming & if I can’t handle it

[@petrosstyle2981]

been a dentist for 17 years now, and I would not recommend this career at all.

[@Rayruey]

@@petrosstyle2981 how much did you make if you don’t mind? And why do you not recommend ? Have you tried other careers & found it better?

[@frozencookie121]

[general surgeon enters the chat]

[@flossing888]

As a 30 year Dentist, I can tell you it doesn't get easier the more you practice. It gets more stressful.. IMO.

[@Jjjfine]

Do you recommend doing dentistry only for money? Even if you aren’t interested in

[@LobzangTsering-o8j]

I am a Dentist and have Practiced here in India at Government office as a Dentist 3 year 2 months... Can i be a Dental Hygienist at Your Dental Clinic...i am ready to come

[@Victoria-nx6rr]

Accurate! The field has changed. Insurance companies that despite what patient thinks will pay 5.00 -10.00 dollars for a dental exam of the oral cavity ,yet, orange juice is 8.49 at whole foods. 😢😢😢😢😢

[@michaelsarzen2814]

Dont buy orange juice at whole foods

[@maynardbecker4613]

What about patients having bad breath?

[@Safz-c9b]

Everyone wants to talk about stress but no one wants to call out on insurance Mafia in US. Stop taking insurances

[@realteacher07]

IMHO, physicians deal with mortality and morbidity, which is way more stressful than being a dentist. Prior to embarking on a career in medicine, I studied accounting, and that was so stressful for me that I withdrew from the program and went the pre-med route. If you think dentistry is stressful and demanding, try taking five accounting courses at once.

[@Rayruey]

Will you are taking pre med now Not dentistry so how can you judge?

[@0seunggf]

Oh god… But i think I’ve gone too far to go back now 😢

[@eugeneneill1808]

Dentist charge too too much

[@larchdental]

Why don't you try to get into dental school and graduate, spending $100K per year on tuition for at least 4 years and pay for dental equipment and dental supply and staff, then try to graduate, then you can talke about if dentist charges farily or not. Einstein.

[@larchdental]

Not to even mention if they file a complaint on you if they don't like something you did.

[@shoshi-w3o]