Dentistry is a highly sought after profession. From the lucrative income potential to the respect you gain from your family and friends, it is a very rewarding career choice.

But the truth is, there are more dentists going into practice every year and it gets more competitive and challenging to make it in this field. If you want to be a successful dentist, studying hard is not enough.

You will need to HUSTLE. That's right. You need to get out of your comfort zone and make your dream of being a successful dentist a reality. While you persevere trying to make your mark, you will undoubtedly make mistakes (if you don't, you're not trying hard enough!).

So how can you minimize your mistakes in your pursuit of success? By learning from others who have been there and done that. It will help you avoid common pitfalls and make better decisions.

Check out this infographic from Easy Dental Care with career advice from successful dentists who are kind enough to share their insights on what they wished they could have done differently if they were a young dentist again.