not uncommon for new grads to leave school owing $450,000 to $600,000, and all indications are that number will only rise over the next decade. When you look at the average salary of a dentist, along with the income that a new graduate is expected to earn, it is just too large a nut to crack. The only way that I could recommend dentistry to a young person is if they are fortunate enough to have their dental education paid for by a family member, or they opt for the military. How did you and your office handle the ongoing pandemic? The pandemic has been tough on everyone. Thankfully in Tennessee, they have allowed us to use our own discretion in terms of protocols. We try to put all of our patients' minds at ease and let them know that their safety is our top priority, and they have all seemed to appreciate that. FREE FACTS, circle 8 on card dentaltown.com \\ APRIL 2021 DT0421_McMasters_OV_V2.indd 41 41 3/18/21 7:47 AMhttp://jazzimaging.com http://www.dentaltown.com