Ep. 42- Trabajar como DENTISTA en FRANCIA: lo que nadie te cuenta - Con el Dr. Carlos Torrón

Dentist in France: Real Salaries, Daily Life, and Opportunities for Spanish Dentists 🇫🇷🦷 Are you considering working as a dentist in France or emigrating after graduation… but you have no idea where to start or what's myth and what's reality? In this episode of GDentalk, we speak with Dr. Carlos Fernández Torrón, a Galician dentist who has been working in France (Paris, Bordeaux, and rural areas) for over 12 years. He tells us, without holding back: • What life is really like for a dentist in France • The differences between French and Spanish dentistry • How the Social Security system, private insurance companies, and reimbursements work • The reality of salaries and taxes (beyond the "phantom" offers of €15,000–€20,000/month) • Access to the profession: numerus clausus, the language barrier, and the Dental Association exam • Why there's a shortage of general dentistry in France while Spain is moving towards over-specialization • Practical advice if you're thinking of going abroad to build your career and then returning In addition, Carlos shares real-life anecdotes from his practice (including a "pig's tooth" and a bat in the office…) and a very honest reflection on the good and bad aspects of emigrating with your family. Partner, starting from scratch and building your career in another country. If you're a dental student, a young dentist, or simply considering working as a dentist in France, this episode will save you from many mistakes, false expectations… and more than one disappointment. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Dentalk.tv, Spotify, and YouTube. 📩 For questions or comments, find us on Instagram as @gacetadental and @dr.pardinaslopez.