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title: The Post-Dental School Journey
description: Our team of dental experts has created a simple guide to the post-dental school journey.
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# The Post-Dental School Journey

By Heartland Dental

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## In Summary...

Here are the most prominent paths after dental school:

1. Postdoctoral education/residency

- Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
- Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (MATCH)

2. Private practice  
3. Dental Support Organization (DSO)

- Heartland Dental supported dental jobs

4. Employment

- Federal dentistry
- Multi-doctor practices
- Federal services/military dentistry
- Federally qualified health center (FQHCs)

5. Find an associateship

## Browse Supported Dental Jobs

As a leading dental support organization, we have provided recent graduates with excellent supported dental job opportunities throughout the United States. Additionally, we proudly provide ongoing education to our supported dentists, through our esteemed Doctor Mastery Program. To find supported dental jobs, please visit [jobs.heartland.com](http://www.heartland.com/blog/jobs.heartland.com). 

 

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