How to become an Orthodontist | Is becoming a Dentist worth it | Dr. Nate

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Although our community of subscribers is under 1000 people there are still so many great questions you have all asked. Today I try to answer some of the most recent questions I have been asked.
A few questions I answered were :
1. I have wanted to be an Orthodontist since I was young. What should I be doing now to prepare, what should I study, and/or what should I do to bolster my chances of getting in.
2. How long did it take you to finish school?
3. How do you make the decision between medicine and dentistry? How do I follow my heart and work towards being a dentist?
4. What to do about the expenses of Dental school. Is becoming a dentist financially worth it?
5. Can I still be a Dentist or Orthodontist if I'm an average student?
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Комментарии : 44

@sabuna733 3 года назад

Love your videos! There aren't many dentists, let alone orthodontists on youtube who can help and encourage future dentists or those considering.

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@arthurn3608 3 года назад

Love your videos! Keep going all the way!

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Thank you!

@zacharyheacox4089 3 года назад

Great content! Keep up the great work! 😁

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Thank you! Will do!

@hibaalsiyabi7098 3 года назад

I love this channel, it’s really inspiring.

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Thank you!

@maximeparis7927 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your videos, they are so inspiring and motivate me to work super hard!!

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@superjiani 3 года назад

Hi from Toronto! Only came across your channel when I was researching Invisalign. But I LOVE how passionate you’re talking about orthodontics! Almost make me want to switch career 🤣 Too bad I’m deeply ‘stuck’ in banking 🤣

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Lol. Banking is not so bad!

@masteryoda5237 3 года назад

Great video! May I say....FIRST!

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Thank you!

@dubstahh2690 3 года назад

I am so appreciative of your videos!! I understand you have said that in undergrad you major in science, but is there any specific science major I should look out for? Thank you so much!

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Don't think there are any that are way better than others.

@priyakirtley8774 3 года назад

I LOVE your content! I just recently switched over to dentistry and I'm pretty thrilled (and terrified) with my choice. I was wondering if you have any advice on getting some quality dental exposure to help get into dental school (I've already graduated undergrad from CA - I miss it too.) I see that most dental assistants need some sort of certification - how do you "get your foot in the door" in a dental clinic so you can eventually rack up some quality time in an office, aside from just shadowing? Thanks so much! Your videos do way more good than you know.

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Hey Priya. I would try to shadow but typically offices don't really like that because honestly you just get in the way. I would be an extern or do some dental assisting for a little if you want more exposure. If you want to boost your resume I would also volunteer and try to do some research if possible

@priyakirtley8774 3 года назад

@@ThriveDentist Thank you for such an honest response! I agree, I feel very much in the way when I shadow. I'll offer to extern or volunteer. Thank you!

@linzistamler8349 3 года назад

Hey Dr Nate , big fan of your channel. What is the hardest part of your job

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Dealing with difficult patients :(

@yasminvilla8481 3 года назад

Thank you!! I’m struggling to either become a dental hygienist or an orthodontist. I know I want to work in a dental field🦷 I’m more passionate about orthodontist than dental hygiene but it’s the debt that’s pulling me away. After watching your videos, I feel a bit more secure about choosing orthodontist but I’m still confused in which to choose😞

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

You can do it! Choose ortho!

@stacyp9484 11 месяцев назад

Im in the same boat. What did you end up choosing?

@meaghanmatthews9668 3 года назад

i’m gonna be a sophmore in highschool this year and i’m just curious as to what classes i should take for wanting to go into orthodontics and what i should be focusing on

@bigsaucy_713 3 года назад

Hey dr Nate I have been a follower since the begining I and a high schooler in 9 grade and I want to know what specialty I want to go in, can you do a house tour of an orthodontist that would be awesome!🤩

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Oh I may do a house tour in a little. Great idea.

@mariahcarey50 3 года назад

Lol watching this video with no intention of going into dentistry let alone orthodontics. 🤣 Love the video though!!

@n.w2113 3 года назад

Hi, can you do a video on what you need to know for becoming a Dentist\Orthodontist on the business side?

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Would love to but that's like a whole series of videos. Orthodontics is kind of tough but running a business is way harder IMO.

@DrAkshataK 3 года назад

Hello Dr Nate... I'm a 3rd phase dental student from India..in India, the education system of dentistry is different than that of the States... So I really wanna become an orthodontist...can I get any suggestion/ advice?.. please sir

@yusufjamaleddin829 3 года назад

I am considering going outside of the United States (almost done with High School in the US) to a Direct Dental program where in 5 years I will have my undergrad and dental degree rather than doing school here and it taking me 8 years. I will go to man english program in Turkey if I decide to go.. Is this something you would recommend? When I finish the 5 years can I start practicing in the US as a dentist? Will an orthodontics residency be harder to get into? Any other opinions you have on this?

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

I heard Turkey is beautiful but you won't be able to come back and just practice. You will have to take extra courses when you come back so it's likely not worth it. Who knows things may change though.

@Sela910 3 года назад

Hello doctor I hope ur doing safe ,, I think as u mentioned ur a permanent residence of Canada but living in US am I right ? Why u moved on and what do u think the dental school in Canada if u have any experience? Cz I’m thinking to move there and study ortho?

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

I never thought I would stay in the states but I love it here and I also found my wife in California. I believe the Canadian schools are great and I have heard good things about their dental programs.

@briannamackenzie6601 3 года назад

Hi, again! I noticed that you said you knew people who came out of dental school with little to nothing to pay because of their financial background. I currently am an undergrad student and I have everything paid for because of my financial situation. Do you think this could also be a possibility for me for dental school?

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

That's great. Yes it's a possibility.

@makaniross823 3 года назад

Hello! Do you have to own your own practice to become an orthodontist?

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Nope. You can work as an associate.

@shaimumalvee9670 3 года назад

Hello Dr. Nate, I am currently pursuing the 3+3 dental program at the University of the Pacific and am currently in my first year of dental school and am fixed hard on specializing in orthodontics. But I’ve one prob that is that we dont get paid stipends in orthodontics and my family isnt that well off that they can provide for my daily life. So could u tell me how i can earn during my orthodontics residency for a living?

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

In ortho you can moonlight as a dentist to make some money on the weekends.

@shaimumalvee9670 3 года назад

Thanks alot for the response Dr. 👍

@linzistamler8349 3 года назад

Hey Dr Nate. Why do people (not just children) fear the dentist, orthodontist

@ThriveDentist 3 года назад

Good question...no idea, we are so nice!