Author Topic: dental school (Read 21263 times)

DanFan2010 · « **Reply #60 on:** December 17, 2013, 07:57:36 PM »

Finishing up dental school this coming May. Then off to an ortho residency.
Id be glad to answer any questions.

ushdadude · « **Reply #61 on:** December 17, 2013, 09:04:23 PM »

it looks like there are more people who want to answer questions than ask them

bubble347 · « **Reply #62 on:** December 17, 2013, 09:17:51 PM »

Quote from: qtb4me on December 16, 2013, 07:43:39 PM

I'm a dentist - graduated dental school about 2 years ago - If you have any questions PM me.

I'm looking into various degree options and have heard a wide range of prospective salary for dentists. Would you be able to shed some light on this topic?

YankyDoodle · « **Reply #63 on:** December 17, 2013, 10:02:33 PM »

Quote from: ushdadude on December 16, 2013, 10:08:38 PM

Graduated SB a few years ago

What's SB?

ushdadude · « **Reply #64 on:** December 17, 2013, 10:04:06 PM »

Quote from: YankyDoodle on December 17, 2013, 10:02:33 PM

What's SB?

Stony brook on Long Island ny

Steven · « **Reply #65 on:** December 18, 2013, 09:51:27 AM »

I am a D3. I'm on vaca now so feel free to ask. Ill try answering if I can

ushdadude · « **Reply #66 on:** December 18, 2013, 10:01:34 AM »

Quote from: bubble347 on December 17, 2013, 09:17:51 PM

I'm looking into various degree options and have heard a wide range of prospective salary for dentists. Would you be able to shed some light on this topic?

The short answer is that there is a wide range of prospective salaries for dentists. Like any field, however much you put in, that's how much you'll get out.

Steven · « **Reply #67 on:** December 18, 2013, 11:55:18 AM »

Quote from: ushdadude on December 17, 2013, 09:04:23 PM

it looks like there are more people who want to answer questions than ask them

hehe. yup, thats the nice thing about ddf!..
did you specialize? where are you in practice now? PM me if you dont want to lose your anonymity

ushdadude · « **Reply #68 on:** December 18, 2013, 12:15:59 PM »

Quote from: Steven on December 18, 2013, 11:55:18 AM

hehe. yup, thats the nice thing about ddf!..
did you specialize? where are you in practice now? PM me if you dont want to lose your anonymity

i'll pm... i ask too many stupid questions on DDF

IsaacBP · « **Reply #69 on:** December 18, 2013, 07:09:34 PM »

Quote from: bubble347 on December 17, 2013, 09:17:51 PM

I'm looking into various degree options and have heard a wide range of prospective salary for dentists. Would you be able to shed some light on this topic?

Why not try Oral Facial Maxila surgery it's the best part of dentistry

ushdadude · « **Reply #70 on:** December 19, 2013, 01:05:38 PM »

Quote from: IsaacBP on December 18, 2013, 07:09:34 PM

Why not try Oral Facial Maxila surgery it's the best part of dentistry

To become an oral surgeon you have to sell your soul and first born. You better really want to become an oral surgery before committing to it. You can't just pick a career because it pays well.

YankyDoodle · « **Reply #71 on:** December 19, 2013, 03:04:42 PM »

Quote from: ushdadude on December 19, 2013, 01:05:38 PM

To become an oral surgeon you have to sell your soul and first born. You better really want to become an oral surgery before committing to it. You can't just pick a career because it pays well.

I wouldn't go that far, but yes it is essentially like doing an intensive surgical residency from medical school.

yitzf · « **Reply #72 on:** December 22, 2013, 12:50:47 PM »

Quote from: DanFan2010 on December 17, 2013, 07:57:36 PM

Finishing up dental school this coming May. Then off to an ortho residency.
Id be glad to answer any questions.

FYI If you're practicing as a dentist you can deduct education expenses incurred to become an orthodontist.

Mocha · « **Reply #73 on:** December 22, 2013, 01:26:56 PM »

Wow didn't realize there so many dental students/dentists here. Pretty neat.

Quote from: smaxber on December 16, 2013, 08:27:50 PM

im a first year dental student. any questions ask away

where u in school?

Mocha · « **Reply #74 on:** April 06, 2014, 11:40:25 AM »

Anyone in UMBC?

smurf · « **Reply #75 on:** December 02, 2014, 02:16:17 AM »

Any dentist here familiar with the drink called "versed"
They want my kid to drink it before getting his cavity filled.
Anything I should worry about? Any kashrus concerns?

ckmk47 · « **Reply #76 on:** December 12, 2014, 01:17:05 AM »

Quote from: smurf on December 02, 2014, 02:16:17 AM

Any dentist here familiar with the drink called "versed"
They want my kid to drink it before getting his cavity filled.
Anything I should worry about? Any kashrus concerns?

versed is like valium. It makes you r e l a x e d and probably sleepy.

bb1836 · « **Reply #77 on:** December 16, 2014, 01:50:09 AM »

Starting DAT prep course this summer with Romano. Any tips from ya'll?

mek · « **Reply #78 on:** December 16, 2014, 09:54:26 PM »

Quote from: bb1836 on December 16, 2014, 01:50:09 AM

Starting DAT prep course this summer with Romano. Any tips from ya'll?

Nothing is guaranteed. Your gonna have to put in a tremendous amount of work bit he is an excellent teacher. Btw he doesn't do the math and reading section but has someone give like 2 sessions of each. That may or may not be enough for you especially for the math depending on your background

Mocha · « **Reply #79 on:** December 16, 2014, 10:00:04 PM »

Quote from: bb1836 on December 16, 2014, 01:50:09 AM

Starting DAT prep course this summer with Romano. Any tips from ya'll?

I just used his books and did Chad. I love Chad. It's a lot cheaper too. I know lots of people that used Romano and were happy but don't think for a second that its a absolute necessity.

Additionally I still recommend downloading a few prep apps. Taking his course is good but you still need mock exams.