Books to read before I start dental school in the Fall

[sindiim]

Can you guys give me some advice? Is the Dental Terminology by Charline M. Dofka good book to read? Thanks!

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[jay47]

Can you guys give me some advice? Is the Dental Terminology by Charline M. Dofka good book to read? Thanks!

If you know nothing about dentistry, then this is probably a good read. I don't think you are going to learn dental anatomy this way (more like a general vocab list for the field), but it should come in handy when you start school. 75% of the things you'll probably forget by the time you need to use them your second year; the first year is filled with lots of science and not a lot of actual "dentistry"

 

[browncrack]

War and Peace. Spanish for Dummies.

 

[TJNova2011]

Can you guys give me some advice? Is the Dental Terminology by Charline M. Dofka good book to read? Thanks!

Learn some head and neck anatomy. You can never study enough anatomy.

I'd enjoy my time. Kick back, watch some football and enjoy before hell breaks loose.

 

[Andre3k]

Seriously, you need to be haviing as much fun as possible right now. Forget about reading dental terminology. Unless of course that is your idea of fun.👍

 

[small]

I second Spanish for Dummies or anatomy stuff, though both of those subjects are hard just to "read" without actually studying. A good read in general is Atlas Shrugged.

 

[Daurang]

The Millionaire Next Door.

 

[laundry]

Dark Tower series by Stephen King

 

[reapply2007]

Comic books-Batman, MAD Magazine.

 

[allstardentist]

If you REALLY want to study before dental school, I suggest you get an anatomy book like grey's and skim over that and a dental anatomy book. It may help you alot when you are taking those classes.

But seriously, just chill until school starts because you might get burnt out in the middle of dental school if u study beforehand

 

[phremius]

Random Family by Nicole Leblanc.

You'll be treating a wide array of people, some of whom come from very underpriviliged environments, esp. those that come to the dental school clinics. This book gave me perspective and improved my ability to relate, understand, and communicate with patients as fellow human beings.

All the dentistry related stuff is minutia and you'll have more than your share of it once school starts. Never lose sight of the end goal which is to treat people. The ability to communicate, emphasize, and develop rapport with patients from all walks of life will make you a far better dentist than knowing what Mesial or Distal is a few months before your class mates.

 

[lawrencemartin]

This book of common dental terms "sound like" pronunciations for over 1,300 terms used in dental practice. Terms are grouped by speciality, and are supported by review questions, and an appendix on word elements. A 60-minute audiotape provides actual pronunciations to help learners master the vocabulary (Dental Assisting, Dental Assist., Dental Hygiene, DANB, pronunciation, terminology)​

 

[askadds]

Can you guys give me some advice? Is the Dental Terminology by Charline M. Dofka good book to read? Thanks!

wheelers dental anatomy, the best!

 

[MWUDMD2013]

How about "Leisure Activities for Dummies" if there is such a thing

 

[OG1]

I'd suggest Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card if you like sci-fi, or A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin if you like fantasy. You have 4 years where you'll be doing actual hands-on dental stuff, and the learning will be infinitely faster when you're actually in school learning with a group of friends. Don't waste the precious free time you have now on something you have 4 years (and the rest of your life) to learn.

 

[TheWiredNerv]

How to be a true Gunner by G.V. Black

 

[rooney09]

how to be a true gunner by g.v. Black

lmao!!!

 

[The Hammer]

Here's a good list for the aspiring D1

For Financial advice:

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William Danko

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

The E-Myth by Michael Gerber

To make better decisions (or at least to understand the ones you've made)

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior by Ori and Rom Brafman

To get inspiration

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

The Survivors Club by Ben Sherwood

And when you are feeling sorry for yourself

Alive by Piers Paul Read

When you are a D4 get this book and memorize it so that you know it by heart

The Truth About Managing People by Stephen Robbins (actually anything in the "Truth About...series is good to read when you go into private practice)

 

[Dent0Paste]

Here's a good list for the aspiring D1



To get inspiration

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

I'm not sure learning that most everyone who works hard only has true success when the planets align for them is inspirational.

 

[The Hammer]

I'm not sure learning that most everyone who works hard only has true success when the planets align for them is inspirational.

To me knowing that Bill Gates had ALOT of access to an almost unlimited access to computers and programing at a time when very few people in the world had access to computers at all makes his success a lot more understandable than "he just worked really hard". To me it is inspiration to remember to do the best with the resources at hand and to be realistic and content with the result rather than put unrealistic goals on myself because of the myth of "putting your nose to the grindstone and you can become a billionaire by 30 that I feel is dispelled by the Outliers.

 

[Simiam]

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[Guy Smiley]

I can't believe no one has recommended Harry Potter. A great read and useful since almost all of your patients will be Muggles.

 

[Twang77]

The Millionaire Next Door.

Thanks for the rec!! Just picked it up yesterday.

 

[psiyung]

memorize this book b4 dental school:

 

[enamelo]

memorize this book b4 dental school:

I don't think that will be necessary for the OP

 

[Buckethead]

Thanks for the rec!! Just picked it up yesterday.

I totally agree with that recommendation. Also, the Rich Dad, Poor Dad books are a good read after The Millionaire Next Door. Check out Robert Kiyosaki's board game "CASHFLOW" for some not-so-boring practice with financial decisions and terms. These totally changed the way I think about money. If some people in The Millionaire Next Door can amass a net worth of several million dollars on $60,000 per year, imagine what you can do with a dentist's salary.

 

[dentstd]

She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman by Ian Kerner

Start from the 2nd half of the book. That's when it gets good.

 

[albodent]

I would take it easy right now.....there will be plenty of time to study dental or any other anatomy!!

 

[The Hammer]

memorize this book b4 dental school:

For Dental School there is only one position that you will need to know

1.Bend over as far as you can go
2. Firmly grasp your ankles
3.Relax your ass cheeks as much as humanly possible
4. Close your eyes, grit your teeth (with a Tanner Splint in of course) and say "it's only four years.
5. Change the number of years as appropriate to your time in dental school.

 

[Vicviper]

For the love of Steve please don't study during the summer before dental school... go and have FUN!!! You'll really regret it if you don't.

 

[jay47]

For Dental School there is only one position that you will need to know

1.Bend over as far as you can go
2. Firmly grasp your ankles
3.Relax your ass cheeks as much as humanly possible
4. Close your eyes, grit your teeth (with a Tanner Splint in of course) and say "it's only four years.
5. Change the number of years as appropriate to your time in dental school.

Lol, that's all I have to say...lol....

 

[daisywright]

Great help friend as my cousin has taken admission in dental, It will definitely help him. thanks.

 

[waltwhitman]

memorize this book b4 dental school:

For Dental School there is only one position that you will need to know

1.Bend over as far as you can go
2. Firmly grasp your ankles
3.Relax your ass cheeks as much as humanly possible
4. Close your eyes, grit your teeth (with a Tanner Splint in of course) and say "it's only four years.
5. Change the number of years as appropriate to your time in dental school.