Anyone else feel apprehensive?

[naturegirl_1313]

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So, now that the mostly hard part is over...I've already applied and been accepted-while I'm really excited and anxious to get started, I also feel this creeping apprehension coming over me.

I have given this path lots of thought and I know it is what I want to do, but now I am constantly asking myself..'oh god, am I going to be able to get through school', 'will I be a good dentist?' 'will I be able to hack the courses and the stress of boards?' 'will I be good with my hands or will I be one of the few who just have crappy hands?' and 'will I be able to effectively run a practice, when I have no MBA and no experience in running a business?'

Ahh....I'm just curious do any of you out there feel the same way?

 

[BeachLuvr]

Naturegirl...I feel what you feel. After getting through the "Yes!!!!! I'm going to be a dentist!!!" phase (which I'm still in, but much more calm about it), I wonder how I'm ever going to make it through the next four years in one piece. Will I cut it on boards and in exams and practicals, how will it all be? But by the grace of God, I know I will make it. And you will too 🙂 Hope to see you at the Dental Olympics or during times when/if the schools get together !!!!!

Best wishes,

Beachluvr

 

[Daheinah]

You are definitely not alone. The way I figure it, we can just do our best and work as hard as possible. I think it will be a tough 4 years, but we'll get through it!
As for the hand-eye coordination aspect: practice makes perfect. 😀 Seriously, I wouldn't really stress, do you have any hobbies that require good coordination?

 

[SPBest]

So, now that the mostly hard part is over...I've already applied and been accepted-while I'm really excited and anxious to get started, I also feel this creeping apprehension coming over me.

I have given this path lots of thought and I know it is what I want to do, but now I am constantly asking myself..'oh god, am I going to be able to get through school', 'will I be a good dentist?' 'will I be able to hack the courses and the stress of boards?' 'will I be good with my hands or will I be one of the few who just have crappy hands?' and 'will I be able to effectively run a practice, when I have no MBA and no experience in running a business?'

Ahh....I'm just curious do any of you out there feel the same way?

I'm now mid-way through my second year and I chuckled to myself when I read your post. I felt the exact way. Now looking back it is kind of funny. I've done well so far, passed all my tests, passed part I on the board exam and even seen some limited clinic time. Granted all this has come at a price and I've been quite stressed at times it hasn't stressed me as bad as the application process, taking the DAT and going for interviews. Don't worry, you're going to do fine.

 

[BeachLuvr]

That's pretty encouraging, SP 🙂 Thanks ~

 

[naturegirl_1313]

I agree with beachluvr, thanks for the encouragement spbest and daheineh!
I'm mildly artistic and I pick things (in terms of dexterity) pretty easily...but then again I've never worked with a handpiece...but I'm still a little ways from that

Hey beachluvr...I'll definitely see you at the dental olympics! By the way, after sending in your acceptance, have you heard anything back from the school yet? Do you know when they will be sending out follow up info?

 

[BeachLuvr]

Nature,

I haven't recieved anything else from the schools. Have you started the financial aid process yet? Housing? I think I'll hear soon because they're supposed to be sending a form to make sure I've got my shots. Hmm...makes me feel a bit...puppy-ish, but anywho...We should hear soon.

Beach

 

[Typo]

Well, I'm pretty sure I'll be fine in school, but I have had occasional moments where I second guess my decision to become a dentist. For all the reasons why it feels like dentistry is a perfect fit for me, there are a couple that nag at me now and again.

For instance, I might enjoy becoming a concert pianist or getting into musical theatre more than dentistry. Music is a passion for me, but it would be much more difficult to support my family and my ultimate success could be something of a crapshoot in that field. I feel that in dentistry my success will ultimately depend on my work ethic and motivation, and that really excites me.

I guess everyone has their own misgivings.