Ganga Speaks

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own and are derived from the author’s experiences and observations. This blog is the intellectual property of the blog owner and unauthorised reproduction of the blog material is strictly prohibited. Note to reader: This is the first of our PERSPECTIVE series of blogs. To give you a general idea, the PERSPECTIVE series specifically aims to discuss various issues from a non-dentistry point of view especially for the lot of budding dentists who do not wish to continue with the field in the long-term. These blogs will not be aimed to dissuade people from the field but rather will look to explore the mindset tweaks and practices needed to put yourself in a position to make the best decision for your life and future. If you have any issues or complains with the views expressed in this series, feel free to leave them in the comments below in the form of your own unique PERSPECTIVE! “Multiplicity of perspectives i...

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own and are derived from the author’s experiences and observations. This blog is the intellectual property of the blog owner and unauthorised reproduction of the blog material is strictly prohibited. “It is not true that I am self-made. Like everyone, to get to where I am, I stood on the shoulders of giants. My life was built on a foundation of parents, coaches, and teachers; of kind souls who lent couches or gym back rooms where I could sleep; of mentors who shared wisdom and advice; of idols who motivated me from the pages of magazines (and, as my life grew, from personal interaction)...we all need fuel. Without the assistance, advice, and inspiration of others, the gears of our mind grind to a halt, and we’re stuck with nowhere to go.” -           Arnold Schwarzenegger, Foreword, Tools of Titans As is with any other profession, being a self-made successful...

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own and are derived from the author’s experiences and observations. This blog is the intellectual property of the blog owner and unauthorised reproduction of the blog material is strictly prohibited. Here’s a quote by American businessman, investor and potentially, the future presidential nominee, Mr. Mark Cuban which in my opinion should be engraved into the mind of every budding dentist out there, either fresh into internship or sweating it out at a locum. “ 99% of small businesses you can start with next to no capital, its more about effort...small businesses don’t fail for lack of capital...they fail for lack of brains, they fail for lack of effort... if you start a business, you better know your industry and your company better than anyone in the whole wide world...because you’re competing!” The reason being that the landscape of dental practice today is drastically different from what it was just ...

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own and are derived from the author’s experiences and observations. This blog is the intellectual property of the blog owner and unauthorised reproduction of the blog material is strictly prohibited. So you’ve finally done it! After 5 or 8 (in case of post graduation) years of training, a couple of years of locum and a few hands-on courses later, you finally own and run a clinic. A budding dentist with his/hers own dental practice...the journey finally begins! As the first month nears an end; you barely manage to recover the rent but its all good so far. At least you made some money! After all, everyone says the first couple of years are a slog before you really get going and start making decent profits. So, even though you are not meeting targets right away, your mind accepts the fact that it is going to take some time. You go out with your dentist friends one weekend, catch up with your buddies, and discuss...

Disclaimer:  The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own and are derived from the author’s experiences and observations. This blog is the intellectual property of the blog owner and unauthorised reproduction of the blog material is strictly prohibited. Work 4 hours during the day, come home for lunch, take an afternoon nap, work 4 hours in the evening, have dinner, go to sleep…wake up…repeat forever. Be your own boss, choose your own timings and enjoy a comfortable life and routine. No wonder the lifestyle of a Dentist seems appealing when you’re starting out as a dental student. Not only dental students, your friends from other fields as well quite envy the life they think you will enjoy after you graduate. It is a common belief even today that all Dentists earn loads of money, enjoy the most comfortable work routine, are their own bosses and generally sail through the working years of their lifetime without any major glitches. The reality…known only to ...

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own and are derived from the author’s experiences and observations. This blog is the intellectual property of the blog owner and unauthorised reproduction of the blog material is strictly prohibited. Running a successful clinical practice is one of the most satisfying ways to earn a living in a world that usually follows the “9-5 routine”. In fact, it is one of the PRIMARY reasons why most youth choose a professional field as their line of work. After all, FREEDOM OF TIME and BEING YOUR OWN BOSS are perks that every working soul on earth inherently desires when it comes to choosing a job for life. Luckily, DENTISTRY offers both! Hence, it is natural to expect a practising dentist to be pretty satisfied with his/hers QUALITY OF LIFE especially when you compare it to the life of the people with regular jobs where STRESS and TIME-CRUNCH take centre-stage. Here’s what the IDEAL day is expected to look like for...