Editor’s note: This is the second article in a fall financial series of New Dentist Now blog posts from Darien Rowayton Bank, which provides student loan refinancing and is endorsed by the American Dental Association. Qualifying ADA members receive a 0.25% rate reduction to DRB’s already low rates for the life of the loan as long as they… Read More »
As the average educational debt for senior dental students continue to grow, the ADA launched in September a new web portal dedicated on money-saving resources and tools to help dentists achieve financial stability. “This is a great resource for members and sorely needed, especially for new dentists,” said Dr. Chris Hasty, New Dentist Committee chair. “I’m so… Read More »
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a fall financial series of New Dentist Now blog posts from Darien Rowayton Bank, which provides student loan refinancing and is endorsed by the American Dental Association. Qualifying ADA members receive a 0.25 percent rate reduction to DRB’s already low rates for the life of the loan as long as… Read More »
In early 2011, I had been in practice for about two and a half years as an associate dentist, and I knew it was time to move on and start a practice of my own. After briefly considering some purchase options, I decided to do a start-up practice. Financing from the bank was the next step. It’s been a little… Read More »
Dental students are graduating with unprecedented amounts of student loan debt. Based on American Dental Education Association data, the average dental school graduate in 2014 carried $247,227 in student loan debt, up from $221,000 in 2013. With this in mind, the ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations in June organized a dental loan repayment panel to… Read More »
Dr. Eric Childs was looking for a fresh start. Drs. Adriana and Emmanuel Zuniga were in search of better weather. Dr. Lindsey Yates was seeking a better cost of living. And Dr. Alexandra Barton just wanted to live in the same state as her husband-to-be. Establishing a career isn’t just about finding a job — it’s also about… Read More »