So You've Decided to Specialise? - IC056

How do we decide whether speciality training is right for us? Is the best time to specialise straight after Dental School? Or should we gain some experience in practice first? In this episode, So You've Decided to Specialise?, Dr Beant Thandi (IG: @beant.thandi) joins us today to share his journey into specialising and shares some key experiences that will surely help guide you along the way. We discuss the different specialities within Dentistry as well as what personality types may suit them. This episode will really help you understand what it takes to specialise and how to get there. Key Takeaways: - Beant is starting his specialization in periodontics next Monday. - His journey began during COVID, leading to a desire to specialize. - Proactive learning and mentorship played a crucial role in his development. - Financial planning is essential when considering specialization. - Choosing a specialty should align with personal interests and strengths. - Periodontics offers a breadth of practice that appeals to Beant. - The importance of community support in dental education cannot be overstated. - Reflection and documentation of cases can enhance learning and confidence. - Understanding the financial implications of specialization is vital. - It's important to stay grounded and not rush into specialization. Highlights of this Episode: 00:00 Teaser 02:38 Intro to Dr Beant Thandi 04:03 Dental Journey 06:10 What Influenced You? 12:56 Too Young to Specialise 17:50 Judgement by Jaz 21:00 Never too Young 26:05 Cost of Specialising 28:23 Why not the USA? 31:30 Roasting Prostho 34:45 Roasting Endo 37:42 Roasting Ortho 39:49 Roasting Oral Surgery 45:00 Shoutout to Lucy 45:30 Final Thoughts 47:28 End Outro If you liked this episode, check out a classic: Should You Specialise? PDP006 - https://protrusive.co.uk/006 This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Ultimate Education Plan, including Premium clinical workthroughs and Masterclasses. https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate ----------------------------------- Apply for FREE access to the Nicest and Geekiest Dental Community in the World 🌍 https://protrusive.app - it’s absolutely Free We also have paid plans so you can Claim Verifiable CPD/CE + EXCLUSIVE content: https://protrusive.app 🔊 Subscribe on Apple: https://protrusive.co.uk/apple 🔊 Subscribe on Spotify: https://protrusive.co.uk/spotify 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protrusivedental/ Online Courses: 😬 Learn Occlusion Online: https://occlusion.online/ 📚 Learn TMD and Occlusal Appliances: https://www.splintcourse.com 🦷 Gain Confidence with Resin Bonded Bridges: https://rbbmasterclass.com 🎒 Learn Vertipreps, Rubber Dam and More: https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate Life by KV /kvmusicprod Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/kv/life Music promoted by Audio Library Life – KV (No Copyright Music)