colorado experience... please share

[trintrin]

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Hi,

Congratulations to all those who have completed their interview at colorado today....

Please share the details of the interview.... what was asked..... what were the wax exercises? prepns? how was the faculty etc. etc.

Thanks and good luck to all
cant wait to hear from you.............

 

[sania]

i personally did not go for the interview but I feel everybody deserves a fair chance .everybody has worked hard and gone and delivered their best..asking which wax exercises and which preps seems unethical to me..no offense...but please prepare and go and give your best,,good luck

 

[whoisthebest]

i personally did not go for the interview but I feel everybody deserves a fair chance .everybody has worked hard and gone and delivered their best..asking which wax exercises and which preps seems unethical to me..no offense...but please prepare and go and give your best,,good luck

its interesting for me if it is unethical why would you have click on this link to follow what is going on,i bet you were looking for some information either,hey dont get mad at me but each week of interview they choose the students they want so it doesn't mean that if some one is better next week because of more preparation and knowing the wax exercise has more chance. the faculty understand that.
just be helpful there are enough space for everyone.

 

[sania]

I was there last year...thats why i clicked 🙂 I have no other comments for you god bless !!!

 

[sis]

i suppose none is ready to share, was it that bad guys

 

[dr37]

Anyone having a general idea about how it went? Was it a relaxed atmosphere or what.. you knw the kind of anxiety you have before some imp events.. so u need someone to ask abt how it was..

 

[sania]

guys..colorado dental school staff is the most courteous of all..they are very nice people..there is no need to be nervous..they really dont stress you at all.its a general interview..more of an interaction..good luck to everyone!!

 

[trintrin]

Thanks for the feedback sania,

good luck to all....

 

[trintrin]

Hey another question,
i have heard they provide you meniquins and cheeks too... is there enough opening to put your instruments through, retract and work?? i ve not practiced under indirect vision at all..... is it possible to have direct vision on maxillary teeth if we tilt the meniqin and our neck a little???

Pls pls help............

 

[PORCELIN]

Yes they will have the manniquin with cheeks that we don't have while we practice at home. But you will be able to tilt the manniquin and easily retract the cheeks. However, the practical will be tough, as i think they dont give adequate time.

Wax exercise also takes lot of time, more than you expect. As there you have to carve with hands which takes time.

Hey another question,
i have heard they provide you meniquins and cheeks too... is there enough opening to put your instruments through, retract and work?? i ve not practiced under indirect vision at all..... is it possible to have direct vision on maxillary teeth if we tilt the meniqin and our neck a little???

Pls pls help............

 

[trintrin]

Hi Porcelain,

thank you for the feedback..... the thing that i am scared the most is about indirect vision.... so were you able to see the maxillary teeth directly by just tilting the maniquine.... i am sorry to sound inquisitve but how far below can we tilt the maniquine?? does it come to a level where we can maintain about proper elbow position.... sorry for so many questions....

 

[shiva1]

hey guys i have interview on 24th.....any1 looking to share accommodation plz pm me.

hi trinitin....i was there last year for the interview and as far as i remember they are not concerned about ur mannequin position. I saw many people working in almost direct vision. Rest i dnt knw bout his year. Hope this helps.....
all the best

 

[trintrin]

thanks shiva1

 

[hant]

don't fear about anything.it was one of the most well organized interview sessions i ever attended.staff, faculty and current students are very very good people.
my advise:
-don't prepare for the answers as it kills the natural flow of conversation[i didn't prepare for answers either],however just think of the possible usual questions that can be asked wrt to yr resume and sop. Mind you, interviews are not an eye wash here,and are for good 35-50 minutes.Three people interview you two faculty and one current student.It is a structured interview and very detailed basically about you and yr experiences and future goals etc.Few questions on ethics, but not difficult to answer at all.No clinical/academic questions, so don't worry about that either.Nothing to prepare for interview as such
-practical :gold crown on lower molar and class2 on upper molar, it can be different for u guys though
-wax excercise [can't prepare for it] just try to save more than 1 hour on this one if possible
overall a very good experience with good campus and wonderful atmosphere
wish u all the very best!

 

[indiak]

hey hant
was it a gold crown on lower molar or upper molar😕

 

[maiya]

first of all,all the best fro interviews
as hant told interview was cool,prepare for general questions
tell me abt yourself
why this school like that and some ethical questions
2 of the faculties and one student will take the interview
don;t worry be confident.they are cool

about practical
we got 14 class 2 and 30 gold crwon
i messed up with wax exercise.ya keep at least 1 hour for wax exercise
the instruments are new and easy to handle
maniquins can be easily adjusted,nice and new lab

just relax and do your best
rest leave it to god
i have done my best and leaving rest to the god
hey guys
ALL THE BEST
MAIYA

 

[indiak]

maiya and hant
thanks for the info

 

[trintrin]

Thank you so much.....

you both rock...... good luck.... and hope we all get through this year...

 

[nehsmile]

hi guys. can u tell me how many people are interviewed in one day and what kind of wax exercise were u given? do they provide u with a high speed handpiece?

 

[sis]

first of all,all the best fro interviews
as hant told interview was cool,prepare for general questions
tell me abt yourself
why this school like that and some ethical questions
2 of the faculties and one student will take the interview
don;t worry be confident.they are cool

about practical
we got 14 class 2 and 30 gold crwon
i messed up with wax exercise.ya keep at least 1 hour for wax exercise
the instruments are new and easy to handle
maniquins can be easily adjusted,nice and new lab

just relax and do your best
rest leave it to god
i have done my best and leaving rest to the god
hey guys
ALL THE BEST
MAIYA

can you also tell whether you used matrix bands too?

 

[anky]

Hey guys...
Dont worry about the interview so much... Its really like conversation... U can adjust the speed of the handpieces according to convenience. Its not really difficult. About 50 people were interviewed. Some people did use matrix bands but when some of them asked for it, they were not allowed to use them. So just take yours along and u might be allowed to use them. Good Luck everyone.

 

[aimdds]

hi guys... can u plz let me know how long did the whole interview and clinical exam last.. i mean when did it start n when did the whole thing finished... i need to schedule my flights accordingly.. thanx

 

[anky]

Hi...

It started at 8am. The students who had their clinical exam in the first half finished as soon as their respective interviews got over but those who had their clinincal exam in the later half finished at 4 pm.. So u need to plan your flight bookings accordingly as you dont know which group u'll fall under.

 

[aimdds]

thanx for the info

 

[whoisthebest]

thanks everyone for explanations.

 

[druid wicked]

guys, if someone could help me out on this......I didn't quite understand what do they require regarding the lingual of the PFM. Its supposed to be chamfer right?
hope no one gets annoyed by the question....little anxious right now zats all 🙂

 

[PORCELIN]

Lingual of PFM should ve chamfer and facial is shoulder and join them at the facial mesial and distal line angles

guys, if someone could help me out on this......I didn't quite understand what do they require regarding the lingual of the PFM. Its supposed to be chamfer right?
hope no one gets annoyed by the question....little anxious right now zats all 🙂

 

[druid wicked]

thanks man

 

[whoisthebest]

Funny question. but do they have clock on the wall I don't have my watch .............😀

 

[maiya]

Funny question. but do they have clock on the wall I don't have my watch .............😀

@ ALL,ALL THE BEST GUYS,DO YOUR BEST.
@whoisthebest.don;t worry about it,current students will tell you the time every half n hour so you dont need watch
just be cool
maiya

 

[lemoncurry]

best of luck to everyone on their interviews.

Please refrain from disclosure of information that might give someone an unfair advantage over another candidate in the same position. We are all professionals here and should be able to get by on our own ability, right?

 

[dds123]

hi i have an interview at colorado on 24th. can someone please tell me about the clinical exam requirements? ( crown, class 2 and wax prep) thanks

 

[vibhakar]

Do they ask for crown prep on anterior or posterior. and do we ave to do in indirect vision. please who r done help

 

[trintrin]

they will ask posterior crown.... u can do mand. under direct vision and max. with semi direct vision..i did have to look through the mouth mirror in between... good luck...

 

[vibhakar]

Thanks a lot for the info

 

[smile design]

Hey Guys,i have interview on 24 may at colorado , if anybody is looking for a partner to share hotel room , we can club together ,guy's only , no offence plz.

 

[missmile]

hi everyone.
i got a ca from colo.
just want to know ,did any one have any idea of how many memb they will accept .i dnt see any one accepted in past yrs .they are interviewing these many members.are they seriously interviewing or simply wasting our time. whom they are giving those seats.i hope the students of colo school should answer this.what is their criteria to accept the students.
currently im in serious prep for my part 1 again,i am dialoma should i attend the interview or not.because i heard thet the colorado faculty are not conducting the interview very seriously,and students of that college taking the interview.
plz some seniors should clarify my douts.

 

[Anvik]

Do they ask for crown prep on anterior or posterior. and do we ave to do in indirect vision. please who r done help

They ask posterior only and yes you can do in indirect vision..dont worry no one ristrict you for indirect and you can manage very easily ...👍

 

[vibhakar]

Thanks a lot Anvik

 

[Teru78]

Can anyone tell me how should I dress for the interview? Scrubs? suit? jeans? because we have the bench exam and interview at the same day.
Do they give us a lunch break?

Thanks

 

[3rdorder]

Can anyone tell me how should I dress for the interview? Scrubs? suit? jeans? because we have the bench exam and interview at the same day.
Do they give us a lunch break?

Thanks

dress code is business , lunch is provided,for bench test everything is provided too

 

[oralcare123]

They provide everything you need. Disposable gown, all instruments. Lunch was not up to my taste, but had no appetite anyway.

 

[trintrin]

hey my friend just got a call today and is looking for a female room mate willing to share accomodation .... if any one s interested... pls pm me as ap.. thanks!