Fork In The Road
Seeking advice from seasoned dentists, please!
I am a 29M. Currently in my 2nd year of practice as a GP associate doc at the same small, private practice I've worked at after completing my residency. Everything thing at this practice is going fine. Pay is good (~$14,000/month), staff are friendly and no drama, patients respect me, schedule is Monday-Thursday; yet there is a part of me that is getting quite bored and yearns for more.
I've always been the ambitious ADHD type. Always setting goals, working towards them, and setting new ones. So there are some days where this work just seems monotonous.
And just recently, I saw a post from a colleague from dental school (who wasn't a top student) and build a huge, start up practice, and part of me was jealous.
Recently, I've had a seasoned doc who is a GP but big on surgery, implants, grafting, aox, etc. grab dinner with me and ask if I would be willing to partner up with him in the near future.
Am I living in my head? Is my life ok or should I seek change? Any thoughts and insight would be greatly appreciated!!
Posted Jan 27, 2026, 1:52 PM UTC