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From Practice to Professor: The TRUTH About Life as Dental School Faculty

7 September 2026 · 39:35 · Episode 29

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Thinking a career in academic dentistry means a pay cut and a PhD requirement? The reality is very different. Dr. Diana Nguyen breaks down what happens after leaving private practice for a full time role in dental education. Compensation in academic dentistry including salary structure, benefits, faculty practice and supplemental income. Why published research and a PhD are not required to start as faculty. How…

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