Volume 7 • 2020 • Issue 2

“There was a large gap in knowledge for new graduates between being a student in dental school and working as a full-fledged dentist in the real world,” says Dr. Ivy Lin, who graduated with her DMD from McGill in 2017. “There are so many different career paths that this profession offers. It’s definitely a challenge to determine which one will suit me best.” A Website to Help Guide Your Future Career options for new dentists explained by leaders in the profession I n 2017, when Dr. Lin was vice-president of the Federation of Canadian Dentistry Student Associations  (FCDSA), she was one of a group of students who helped shape a new website— dentalcareeroptions.ca.  She and other student leaders explained what kind of information they needed to help make smart decisions about their careers. “What are common things to look out for in an associate agreement?” asks Dr. Lin. “What are the pros and cons of working in a large corporation?” She says that new dentists are often bombarded with information from companies, corporations and professional advisors, such as insurance brokers, lawyers, and financial advisors. “Who should we trust to guide us?” she says. 15 Issue 2 | 2020 | Everything your patients need for a confident smile philips.ca (800) 278-8282 Whatever their oral care goals, your patients can achieve them with Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart , our most complete brushing solution ever. • A month’s worth of manual brushing in just 2 minutes • Patients experience 100% coverage with 100% confidence Call (800) 278-8282 to learn about our current promotions for DiamondClean and other Philips products Follow us on Instagram for product news, giveaways and more! @PhilipsSonicarePro