Medical
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Make Moves Early
Hello everyone! My name is Mahsa and I am an incoming D1 at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry! Application...
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Why do I need to Shadow a Dentist?
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Nearly every child is asked this. If you're like most, you probably said a firefighter, a soccer...
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Balancing School, Life, and Managing Stress
Hello everyone! My name is Chanel and I’m a 3rd-year dental student at UCLA. Now, you’re all probably glancing through the many faces of...
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The Hidden Truths of Imposter Syndrome Through Your Dental Journey
I’m just Trying to Pass these Classes I remember being a freshman in college sitting in the 3rd row of my Chem 301 class thinking “what have...
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It’s All about the Journey and the Destination
What is Your Dream? Hi guys my name is Dr. Jennifer Knowlton, I graduated from NSU in May 2020 and started working in summer 2020 in Orlando,...
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Are You Different Enough?
Hello, My name is Tyler Stidham, I am currently a D2 at A.T. Stills University Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health. I grew up in...
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5 Tips for Pre-Dents
Hello, future dental students! My name is Samira Sadoughi and I’m a first-year dental student at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health...
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Liz's Pre-Dental Guide
Hello there! My name is Liz and I am a D2 student at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. I was just in your shoes for...
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Preparing for Dental School
Hello, My name is Christopher and I am a D3 at Howard University College of Dentistry Do Not Rush the Process Some words of wisdom that...
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Dental School Interview Day
Going on dental school interviews is such a unique experience as students travel all over the country to learn more about programs they could...
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Application Tips from a Pediatric Resident
Hi, my name is Dr. Maury. I work with kids as a pediatric dental resident at Howard (so we use first names ) and I’m here to help! DM me with...
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You Can and You WILL!
These days, everyone wants a “how-to” guide that will help them reach various goals in life. While that would be amazing, it doesn’t quite work...
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How To Ace Your Interview Day Questions with Sophia Saad
Hello to all the pre-dental students and aspiring dentists! My name is Sophia Saad Saylor and I am a first-year dental student at Midwestern...
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The Top 3 Things that Helped Me as a Pre-Dent
Hello pre-dental students! My name is Amanda and I am currently a second-year dental student at LECOM School of Dental Medicine. I graduated...
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First-year tips: Didactics, pre-clinic, clinic
Congratulations on making it into dental school! Take a moment to soak it all in because soon enough it’ll be time to get down to work. Dental...
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5 tips for applying to dental school as a foreign-trained dentist
“Congratulations on your acceptance to our dental program.” No, I was not dreaming! In that one moment, all those tears and sleepless...
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Who’s serving whom? Fulfillment through public health dentistry
WelcomeHealth Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center was my first dental observation at a nonprofit healthcare facility. Here I experienced...
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Easy-to-style essentials for summer trips
Isn’t packing for a trip weird? A trip of purported pleasure carries you to a distant land, to which you can only bring a small portion of...
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White coat syndrome causes and risks
Around family and friends, people tend to be comfortable and relaxed. However, around doctors or anyone wearing a white coat, some patients...
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History and risks of bejeweled teeth
Blinged-out or bejeweled teeth aren’t just a modern-day fashion trend. Its origin dates to 800-200 B.C., when the Etruscan civilization in the...
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The value of bleaching
I never thought of bleaching my teeth until my dental school friend raved about using whitening strips. Comparing my teeth to my friend’s, I...
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Writing: Wellness for the soul
I have always loved to read. When I started, I remember being in awe of the characters created within the stories — how I could be a witness to...
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Allergy awareness in patient care
Allergies are one of the most common conditions in the United States. They are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness with more than 50...
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A brief history of African Americans in dentistry in honor of Juneteenth
As we approach Juneteenth on June 19 and begin paying homage to prominent African Americans in dentistry, it is nearly impossible not to think...
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Cut Costs
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