How long would It take for a new dentist to pay off their student debt?

Let's say that after one graduates and gets an entry level dental job. They owe 600k (a bit of a gross exaggeration) in debt but also has the typical salary of 100k after taxes. What kind of interest are we looking at for the debt and how long will it take a graduate to pay off said debt? I am mainly unaware of the interest rate but I do know that it immediately begins when the loan is taken out, during school. Realistically speaking, would becoming a military dentist really put a dent in... Read more
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