Job prospects of a Dentist?

[kewltodamax@gmail.com]

Ok I'm not a dentist yet...final year going thru shyt lol.

Just wondering, cause Japan culture fits me so well. The beautiful sceneries and the ever magnificent Sakura blossoms, Kinky and friendly people. First in fashion and technology, and surprisingly first in the porn industry for this rather timid ppl on first glance.

I love trying new things and seriously, Japan has no fear of new. In fashion, technology, dentistry, god dam it even porn. I love dyeing my hair or screwing with it, try out new clothes till the point ppl think im cosplaying on the streets and Japan comes second to Europe in the field of dentistry on some occasions but mostly second to none in orthodontics, endodontics and implantology, all fields which makes good money and minor treatment.

Finally I love the fact that women over there really put their hearts in being considerate once married.

About me? There is nothing much to know when after all thats being said and done we would finally say that Japan does not disi like criminate so we'll save that for later if it ever applies. I know slight Japanese, but if its possible to practice there I would of course love to learn Japanese fully.

So all thats said, I was just curious as to know, n btw I'm 22.

1: Job prospects and acceptance of foreign undergraduate and post-graduate dentists

2ifference between government and private sectors

Im gonna stop here coz I feel like an idiot posting such details here but certain social forums havent given me answers so since I had time to crush and I dropped by here, just thought I might try since this seem like a healthily active forum

If you don't know or don't give a damn please kindly ignore this post annd I apologize for waisting your time, but if you have at least some compassion for another human being you could at least point me to the direcction where I woould get proper solid answer.

Thanks and meny cheers!

 

[Ceiling Cat]

Have you seen Japanese teeth? If so, what makes you think they see an orthodontist?





Sorry, had to joke around with you there! I'm not sure about dentists, but I think it is difficult overall for foreigners to become medical professionals over there. The only exception that I know of are nurses from the Philippines-- they recently started allowing them to practice, but that probably has more to do with the rise in elderly and shortage of nurses than some new "progressive" way of thinking. On the plus side, you will probably learn a lot of Japanese (your board exam will not be in English, of course) and the fact that you can say that you were educated & trained in the US will have a lot of appeal. I know some Japanese MD's that have preferred to come to the US for their ACLS/PALS training instead of flying the instructor to Japan-- it costs more, but they benefit from the whole "I was trained in the US" aspect. Finally, you might want to get a job doing translating first. Someone told me that I should get a job there doing medical translation since I have a background in the field already-- and that it would be more stable than teaching English. Maybe being a dentist there isn't impossible... better than being a 22yo white guy who, say, wants to be an OB-GYN in Japan-- in which case I would say yes, you have watched too much AV...

 

[Ceiling Cat]

Wait a minute. I just read the second part there, the whole, "Just wondering, cause Japan culture fits me so well. The beautiful sceneries and the ever magnificent Sakura blossoms, Kinky and friendly people. First in fashion and technology, and surprisingly first in the porn industry for this rather timid ppl on first glance." bit.

That changes everything. First, if that is the reason why you think "Japan culture fits (you) so well", then you're better off staying home and watching your AV DVDs-- your dreams and ideals won't be shattered that way. Second, you might not want to post your intentions and email address if you're serious about becoming a medical professional. You might think nothing of it, but years from now-- as you sit in court for fondling your underage patient while she was anesthetized-- someone might bring up this thread and you will have a hard time saying that you really came here for legitimate information about practicing in Japan...

 

[kewltodamax@gmail.com]

haha, i understand how u might think as such, this is a site inclined more to porn, so one can instanly point the figure, "JAV FREAK!".

If thats the case, Im not gonna blame it on you, Its my fault to post here in the first place, but still, thanks for your tips and advice...if all i can do there is to practice medical translations after learning to become a doctor for so long then yeah, maybe I shud sit at home and watch some meteor garden or a japanese or korean drama and dream on.

If you were in the dentistry then u would know that about 80-90% of dental instruments come from Japan from composites, cement, base all the way to our air rotor handpice which Im actually using on patients now to make cavities. NSK high speed turbine air rotor, yes the most frightening thing that makes all dentist the bane of horror films, the drill is also from japan. Japan is also at the lead in dental progression in terms or operative procedures using technology and many presentations have been given on them by Japan dentists on many interesting topics.

Am I actually dreaming tho when I say Japan is currently top or seccond to france in fashion, or technology like robo dogs to automized home? Having hot springs, and not polluted as much since they are usually at the forefront to environmental annd ecological protection? I am definitely not dreaming on dentistry side coz I know the value of dentistry in Japan.

Sry bout posting my email shyt, im new here havent chged my name yet...

Shuure shi mass, excuse me.

 

[kewltodamax@gmail.com]

Btw, how do you change ur nick? im getting irritated in leaving my name as my email, zzzzz

 

[guy]

The field of dentistry is really quite active in Japan. The field of orthodontics is not.

You will have to research what sorts of certifications you will need to acquire to get a job.

Even if you possess the certifications, I'm doubtful of how easy it would be to actually find work as a dentist. Just like in western countries, dentists in Japan generally work out of local clinics where they know all the families they treat. That means that most Japanese are going to choose people they know. I wouldn't call it outright racism, but giving directions to a foreigner is one thing, entrusting your dental care to one is completely different.

You may also be able to find work serving expats or foreigner communities (who want an English-capable dentist) in certain areas.

If you have no idea where or how you can get a job (or a contact that can help you), then these are some of the things I would consider: 1) working visa and sponsor, 2) Japanese certification, 3) licensing, 4) renting medical space, 5) acquiring medical equipment, 6) getting practitioner insurance, 7) how you intend to pay for all of that (loans or what), and so on.

My hunch is that your best bet is to enter through education, such as applying to and studying at a Japanese university in a field related to dentistry. Even then, I would imagine your chances are still slim. As a foreign exchange, you will probably be limited to research positions (where they want English speaking individuals), not anything as an actual practitioner.

I wouldn't rule out the possibility of working in your home country as a dentist (if dentists have good jobs there), and then simply using your time in Japan for vacations. It's nice to dream that you could mix the two together. But as a foreigner (to Japan) wanting to enter a very specific field, it is significantly harder to get the same job you can more easily get in your own country. And as there could be a lot of unforseen hardships, working as a dentist in Japan could possibly turn into a nightmare.