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Your Roadmap to Success in Dentistry

Designed to help guide you through dental school and your career as a practicing dentist, Your Roadmap to Success in Dentistry contains valuable information and resources to aid you in your success.

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Your Roadmap to Success in Dentistry covers topics you should know about for each year of dental school as well as when you embark on your career as a newly licensed dentist. Each of the five sections can be reviewed below. They cover topics including:

  • Cultivating a Mentorship
  • How to Get Involved in ASDA & MDS
  • Financial Planning
  • Employment Considerations
  • Getting A Job Offer
  • And More...

If you are an MDS member or dental student and would like to request a hard copy, please send us an email with your name, address, and the school you currently attend (if applicable).

Introduction & Year One

Introduction and Year One
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Introduction & Year One
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Introduction & Year One

In this section:

  • Organized Dentistry
  • Ethics and Professional Conduct
  • Perks of MDS Membership
  • Relationship Building as a Dental Student

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Year Two

Year Two
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Year Two
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Year Two

In this section:

  • How to Get Involved
  • ASDA Leadership
  • MDS Leadership
  • Cultivating Your Mentorship

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Year Three

Year Three
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Year Three
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Year Three

In this section:

  • Building Your Team
  • Financial Planning
  • Employment Considerations
  • Helpful Website Resources

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Year Four

Year Four
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Year Four
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Year Four

In this section:

  • How to Prepare for Exams
  • Getting Your First Job
  • Accepting a Job Offer

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Newly Licensed

Newly Licensed
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Newly Licensed
Newly Licensed

Newly Licensed

In this section:

  • Insurance
  • Safeguarding Your Practice
  • Licensing, Permits, and Regulations
  • Membership Transition and Pricing Structure
  • New Practice Resources
  • Employees

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