dentistry

  1. L

    Med school VS Dental school

    Hey! I have applied to both dental school and med school. I got in to both! The problem: I thought that my gut feeling would help me out on this one but it didn't do its part, me very disappointing :P. My question to you guys is what is the pros and cons for both fields? and could you guys pls...
  2. L

    Med school VS Dental school

    Hey! I have applied to both dental school and med school. I got in to both! The problem: I thought that my gut feeling would help me out on this one but it didn't do its part, me very disappointing :P. My question to you guys is what is the pros and cons for both fields? and could you guys pls...
  3. Kavity

    Which pediatric dentistry residency programs in NY do not require 1 yr experience/GPR after predoc?

    I've heard that a lot of NY peds programs require 1 year of practice experience/GPR/AEGD before enrolling in a peds specialty program. Does anyone know which ones do not require 1 year of experience/GPR/AEGD prior to enrollment (AKA which ones allow students to apply straight from predoc to a...
  4. H

    Atlantic Bridge Program 2018 - Irish Dental

    Hi everyone!! This is super early but I decided to make a thread for those who plan on applying to the Atlantic Bridge dentistry programs for 2018. I'm waiting patiently awaiting for the applications come out so I can start it! Please add to the discussion if you plan on applying, and any...
  5. Auntymarkovnikov

    How did YOU use DAT Destroyer?? <Destroyer Review>

    I pretty much just want to see how destroyer has helped different people: How did you use DAT destroyer? How did it help you? After taking the DAT, would you have gone back in time and used Destroyer differently? Any feedback would be great. I am about to go through it for the second time. Exam...
  6. photon153

    pre dental courses

    Hi everyone. I am starting my junior year and I am planning to take DAT at the end of my junior year. courses I have taken for pre dent are: - general biology - evolutionary biology - general chemistry 1,2 - organic chemistry 1,2 - physics for engineers 1,2 - calculus 1,2 I am taking...
  7. summerlagrace

    The Official UTHSC/Tennessee Acceptance/Interview Thread of 2022 ***

    Hey Everyone! I haven't seen a forum started for applicants applying to UTHSC Memphis College of Dentistry yet so I decided to start this one! Good Luck everyone let the waiting/wishing/hoping game begin! Applied: 6/19 Coursework Verified: 7/1 I don't know how long it takes to get to UT so...
  8. R

    Grad School project - need dentists help please!

    Hello, I am a graduate student working on a research project that deals with the use of topical anesthetics in dentistry. I need practicing dentists (can be a general dentist or have specialization) to assist me complete the project by answering a few questions for me. I am not selling any...
  9. Dustyrose96

    Dental school after post bacc or masters?

    Hello! Does anyone have any experience or have any stories of students who have successfully been accepted to dental schools after doing either a post bacc program or some master's program? Thank you!!
  10. S

    Locums Dentist Needed!

    Good morning, I represent different clients nationwide. If you are interested in customizing your schedule and life I would love to talk more. Whether looking for sporadic coverage, part time work, or fulltime work we have it all. Most jobs cover travel and lodging as well. Wanting to travel...
  11. S

    School list Help...please!

    DAT: 20 AA, 19 TS, 21 OC, 18 GC, 18 BIO, 20 RC, 21 QR, 21 PAT oGPA: 3.5 sGPA: 3.4 Shadowing Hours: 115 (general dentist) Volunteer Hours: ~100 Age: 25 Working in pharmaceutical Quality Control for 1.5 years. Please advise whether I should leave list as is or add/delete schools? Thanks! School...
  12. N

    First year signing contract salaries?

    Hey SDN, I was wondering if some graduates could share some of the contracts they have been offered? I am going to be a DS1 and am already wondering what kind of salary I should be expecting after I graduate from DS. lol Thanks!
  13. B

    Student Debt and Army Reserves while in ROTC?

    So I'm a graduating senior now who wants to become an orthodontist. I've wanted to become this for years for various reasons. I know becoming an orthodontist is extremely competitive so I'm attending the Citadel, which is the military college of South Carolina next semester. The Citadel is...
  14. Dihydrotestosterone

    Med > ortho or Dent > OMFS?

    Hi I want to apply for medical/dental school*, and I need some advice**. I know I really want to specialize in surgical specialties *** , I did some research on different medical and dental specialties, read many topics here, watched some of the procedures on youtube etc, and I came up with two...
  15. germindian123

    Any INTJ's in dentistry or dental specialties?

    Hi guys. Do you think any certain aspects of dentistry attract the INTJ more than others? Specialties? I am an INTJ myself and just finished my 1st year in dental school. Just curious! Cheers :)
  16. D

    Seeking advice

    Guys, what type of improvements did you make to get accepted the 2nd time to dental school? I kinda just wanna compare what I've done to the statistics of those who have gotten accepted on their 2nd try? Any advice? It would be much appreciated. Please help me out, I'm terrified!
  17. J

    DAT retake study schedule/material 2017 need help!

    Hey everyone I am retaking the DAT for the 3rd time. I'm not improving as much as i want to and i was wondering maybe if i changed my study schedule or got different materials it could help? I used Chads videos for Chem and Ochem. Crack the dat pat. And half heartedly used DAT destroyer. Briefly...
  18. HoHoKus Dental Associates

    Shadowing Opportunities for Dental School

    Hello everyone, If you are in the NJ area and are looking for opportunities to shadow, please contact us at [email protected]. Our website can give you more details on how our program is set up and this is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the field of dentistry! Sincerely...
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    Periodontic Residencies

    Hello everyone! I am a 3rd year dental student at UPenn and I am considering doing a periodontics residency. I love all aspects of dentistry, but after shadowing Oral Surgeons, Endodontists, Periodontists and Prosthodontists, I have found a special interest in Periodontics. I have a 3.78 GPA...
  21. L

    Dentistry or physical therapy?

    Hi, I'm an italian student in the last year of high school, my dream is to live in Canada or USA and I enjoy health care jobs , I have to choose in few days but I can't decide between dentistry (5 years) and physical therapy (4 years) degree.. I'm not so rich to open a private practise , so I...
  22. L

    Physical therapy or Dentistry?

    Hi, I'm an italian student in the lasr year of high school, my dream is to live in Canada or USA and I enjoy health care jobs , I have to choose in few days but I can't decide between dentistry (5 years) and physical therapy (4 years) degree.. I'm not so rich to open a private practise , so I...
  23. D

    Advice for a distraught pre-dental student

    Hey everyone, I'm a pre-dental applicant who has applied for this last 2017 dental cycle. Applied through AADSAS and TMDSAS. Received three interviews at OU, UT-Houston, and UT-Memphis. I received a rejection letter from OU and wait listed status on the other two schools. Here are my stats...
  24. O

    Research opportunity in Orthodontics

    We are looking for an Orthodontist (or Orthodontic resident) to join our research academic group (remote collaboration). The successful candidate must have excellent medical/academic writing skills and ability to write, comprehend and discuss research papers in the orthodontic field. To express...
  25. M

    Is oversaturation of dentistry a serious concern?

    I have been accepted to dental school for this upcoming fall. I've always heard of the concept of oversaturation in dentistry but I didn't think of it as being a big deal that would cause any drastic changes to the point where I'd have to take it as factor to make my desicion to pursue the field...
  26. D

    Making a dental podcast, help with title

    Hi everybody! I have been shadowing a dentist for the last few months and somehow we ended coming up with this idea to create a dental podcast. The idea behind this podcast is to give anyone interested in dentistry/attending dental school and those who already in dental school a guide for what...
  27. D

    Making a Dental Podcast, help with title

    Hi everybody! I have been shadowing a dentist for the last few months and somehow we ended coming up with this idea to create a dental podcast. The idea behind this podcast is to give anyone interested in dentistry/attending dental school and those who already in dental school a guide for what...
  28. damusiel

    Should i become a dentist or a doctor?

    Hello, I am currently interested in the health field. I have always wanted to become a psychiatrist, but I have doubts about becoming a doctor. many people say it is hard and a dentist has a better lifestyle. You can have a flexible life and earn about the same as a dentist so this career has...
  29. Yasmine Zazi

    What should you do to prepare for dental school?

    And how do you select the right dental school?
  30. Dustyrose96

    Is dentistry debt worth it, help!!!

    About a year ago, I had no idea what I wanted to do with the Biology degree I would be obtaining after I graduate from my University. I was given the suggestion to look in to dentistry and turns out, I love it! I shadowed a few dentists and seriously see myself doing what they do for the rest of...
  31. A

    UC Berkeley vs University of the Pacific 2+3 Accelerated Dental Program

    Hi everyone! I know making this account and being on this website may be a little too ahead of my age (since I'm a senior in high school), but I wanted some feedback and opinions on whether I should attend UC Berkeley College of Chemistry or University of the Pacific 2+3 Accelerated Dental...
  32. D

    BRAND NEW DAT Study Material CHEAP!!!

    I am selling the following materials at competitive prices; 2015 DAT DESTROYER [brand new] $115 2015 MATH DESTROYER [brand new] $50 2015 Organic Chem Odyssey [brand new] $90 Cliffs AP Bio third edition - [brand new; unmarked] $5 Kaplan lesson book [marked; with notes + answers] $25 Kaplan...
  33. O

    Problem in Dentistry

    Hi everyone! I have to write a problem-solution speech on the career of dentistry and I'm struggling to find a problem with only ONE solution. Any help would be appreciated. Some of the requirements are that it has to be a problem in dentistry that has a solution that is not hypothetical and...
  34. dewmongo

    Dental hygiene

    im in my first semester at college and I'm planning on getting my bachelors in dental hygiene. Is this a good career choice? I've always wanted to be in the medical field and have finally decided on dental hygiene. Right now I'm taking English and intro human anatomy and physiology so I have...
  35. I

    Dentist salary in Hong Kong?

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  36. rileyedmister

    Tough dental school interview questions

    I have recently been stuck on the question - "What are you nervous about for Dental School?" Was this question brought up in anyones interviews? Thanks!
  37. H

    For Sale NBDE PART 1 Dental Decks 2015-2016 *BRAND NEW*

    Brand New Dental Decks Part 1 2015-2016. I have never used them and received them as a gift. Price: $200 including shipping (must be reasonable distance/within the US) via Paypal Please let me know if you have any questions or need to see any pics
  38. M

    Peds – no call?

    I’ve been working in peds focused practices for the last few years and want to go back to school to specialize in pediatric dentistry but I have young children and no support to consider a program that has an on call component. Are there any residencies that prepare you well but do not have an...
  39. B

    Dental internship and residency in Dubai

    Hello there! I am a graduate from Saudi Arabia and I was wondering does anyone know about the internship in Dubai ?!! How much interns should pay, Where to start from and what to do ?!! And do they have any residency programs or postgraduate schools in OMFS?! Thank you in advance!!
  40. C

    What major?

    So right now I am completing my under grad at a CC. Then I will transfer to a 4 year. But I'm not sure what to major in. I have narrowed it down to : Biology Biochem Biochem/micro Microbiology OR business A lot of people say to major in biochem or something science related. So I was leaning...
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