Hello all! If you are a reader of Denthusiast and are tuning into this article because you are taking the NBDE Part 1, welcome! Congrats on getting to this point in your education. I am aware that this exam is tough, preparing for it is tough, and it a monumental hurtle to be passed. BUT! … Continue reading NBDE PART 1 – Advice and Resources
Category: dental
A Time Management & Productivity Hack: The Pomodoro Method
"A lot of us "older guys" in the dental field think millennials coming into the profession may be lazy, or just get everything handed to them... overly entitled. It's just the perception and stigma." I recently listened to a podcast called DentalTown: Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, and in one episode he talks to current dental … Continue reading A Time Management & Productivity Hack: The Pomodoro Method
How I chose Which Dental School to Attend
If accepted into multiple dental schools, choosing which dental school to attend can be an incredibly tough process. Many things can come into play, such as tuition and cost of living, program values, clinical experience, research, location, etc.; since programs can vary vastly, it is really up to you to decide what you want to … Continue reading How I chose Which Dental School to Attend
An Open Discussion with The Dental School Coach
One of my favorite resources for pre-dents is the dental school coach! Zia, founder of the website and mentor, helps pre-dental students by providing interview tips, personal statement reviews, help with the DAT, mock interviews, and much more. He also interviews successful pre-dents, current dental students, and graduated dentists to build a resource with all different … Continue reading An Open Discussion with The Dental School Coach
The Denthusiast e-magazine is here!
Do you like freebies? Me too! Get your copy of the Denthusiast e-magazine today! Exclusive content: 10 Things NOT to do When Applying to Dental School My Authentic Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip Recipe - Vegetarian Version Included! My Top Travel Hacks and Must Have's How to get your e-magazine: A sign up form will pop up … Continue reading The Denthusiast e-magazine is here!
The Gap Year
Figuring out if taking a "gap year" is right for you is always a stressful process. Whether you want to do it strengthen your application, to work and save money, to take time off and relax before dental (med/pharm/vet/etc.) school, to travel, or for some other reason, its definitely a very personal decision. In this … Continue reading The Gap Year
Acidic Foods and Teeth: Why an Apple a Day Won’t Keep the Dentist Away
We all know the phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"; however, this doesn't apply to the dentist! Although apples, and all sorts of other acidic fruits, have great health benefits, they can also be destructive to your teeth. Here's why and what you can do to protect your awesome chompers: The outermost … Continue reading Acidic Foods and Teeth: Why an Apple a Day Won’t Keep the Dentist Away
The DAT: tips to stay sane and succeed
Oh, the wonderful Dental Admissions Test. Burning out while preparing for this exam is a very probable occurrence, and no matter what you do to try to avoid it, the pressure just gets to be too much. In my experience, as I got closer to my test date, the building stress made me more and more anxious; … Continue reading The DAT: tips to stay sane and succeed
Day Trip: Grand Canyon, USA
Before my dental school interview in Phoenix, Arizona, my mom and I decided to take a few days off and go to the Grand Canyon! We did a day trip to the South Rim from Phoenix. Before going, I tried to look up information online to figure out if doing a day-trip was feasible and … Continue reading Day Trip: Grand Canyon, USA
Minneapolis, MN
Known as the "Twin Cities", and for the Mall of America, Minneapolis is probably the one place I wish I had more time to explore. I was only here for two days, for a dental school interview at the U of M, and it was unfortunately in the middle of the week. Since I couldn't … Continue reading Minneapolis, MN