The cost of dental education has skyrocketed over the past few decades, making the path to becoming a dentist increasingly expensive and financially daunting. With student debt levels reaching historic highs, many new dentists find themselves in a challenging financial position upon graduation. Drowning in debt, an increasing number of young dentists are opting to join Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) or group practices rather than pursuing private practice ownership or associate opportunities with private practices right out of school. This shift in career trajectory is reshaping the dental industry and altering the traditional pathways dentists take in their professional lives.
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