Day: February 23, 2024

This post was originally published in 2018 on a blog called OneLooseTooh. It has been moved here as an archived post for your reading. Note, that since 2018 my opinions regarding the need for an AEGD or GRP have changed. Most dental schools are not providing enough experience to forgo the residency experience in 2024. […]

Dental students often ask if they should complete a 1-year AEGD/GPR or enter the job market and supplement their education by taking a lot of continuing education during their first year or two as an associate. In general, I think it’s wise to complete a good AEGD or GPR if you can (disclosure, I did […]

Are there restraints on where I can live? This is important, many GPR programs will require that you live within 20 to 60 minutes from the facility. How do patients pay for their treatment? Are payment plans offered? Payment will dictate the treatment you can provide. Over are the days where a resident can expect […]