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Dental knowledge interview questions
Started by dentite24
Didn't come up a single time during my interviews, I wouldn't stress about it
Lol, due to the law and policy reasons, they won't ask you about procedures. You kidding me? That's actually an admission of guilt right there in regard to what you can and cannot legally do as simply a "pre-dent" in a dental office. Just tell them that you weren't allowed if they start probing; the interviewers at these schools should know better than that.
I think they mean your favorite procedure to observe or assist with, not actually do lol. Since applying to dental school requires shadowing hours, they might want to know how much you've learned by WATCHING
Don't contradict yourself when you get to the interview, pre-dent. That doesn't look good.
I didn't get asked anything like that during my interviews.
Yeah, that's what I meant haha
How is that a contradiction? I'm currently working as a dental assistant so I am able to ASSIST with root canals, fillings, etc but that doesn't mean I actually DO them, that's the dentists job. Quit jumping to conclusions. That doesn't look good.
This is a public forum, relax. He's asking a sensible question and because his wording was a bit off you are biting his head off. The guy did nothing wrong.
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Thank you for this!! Not sure why some people respond to criticize every little word. To clarify, I'm not OP, I was just simply stating that if admissions officers do ask about procedures (they probably won't), you can respond by reflecting on your observations as a shadow or your experience as a dental assistant (if you have any). Obviously you're not going to have experience actually doing any dental work as @Craig_Sherwood234 assumed. Either way, OP, I wouldn't stress about it! Just make sure you can show how passionate you are about the profession and you'll be fine!
I was actually asked about procedures at a few different interviews. That and even dental materials questions such as amalgam vs composite, etc. I wouldn't say it is too far fetched to expect one, especially if you have a lot experience or have been a dental assistant.
I worked as a dental assistant and I haven't been asked a single question regarding dentistry, lol. Like others have said, it really depends on the school and also the faculty member interviewing you.
