Dentistry has been a “man’s world” for a long time, but recently women have become trailblazers in the dental industry. This is an exciting time for women in dentistry!

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Don’t Feel Pressured to Choose Certain Specialties

Women have been traditionally drawn to pediatric dentistry, but women are needed in all specialties; don’t feel as though you need to conform to gender norms.

No matter what type of specialty you choose, you are able to excel with your unique experiences and perception. Clients also appreciate when they are able to see women specialists in their area, particularly if they have trauma that makes them hesitant to see a male practitioner. Women are also closing the gap on owning their own practices in recent years, which is exciting news for the dental industry.

You CAN Have it All

Women have historically been told that they can’t have both a career and a family. Women in dentistry do a fantastic job of juggling responsibilities at home and their career.

You may find that you hear a lot of comments from people about maintaining a work-life balance, but women in dentistry are able to have an incredible career with regular working hours, and often find family life much more manageable than they would have if they had chosen a different path.

Although it can be difficult to juggle work with any type of working environment, dentistry is one of the more flexible industries when it comes to working hours and maternity leave.

SS White Dental: Supporting Women in Dentistry

At SS White Dental, we’re excited to see the recent increase of women in this industry. We hope that women continue to step into leadership roles, own more practices, and flourish as an important part of the dental community. We offer FREE dental kits for new grads, in addition to our specialty kits and equipment.

We hope that we can help pave the way for the next generation of women in dentistry!