Dental Procedures

[jpn123]

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How detailed should I know the dental procedures that I observed for my interview? Are there schools that will grill you.
Can some one recommend a good book that explains the different basic general dentist procedures. Such as the steps in a crown prep, crown cementation. I have observed these steps but I want to know them in good detail for my interview. Thanks

 

[UBTom]

One of the more popular textbooks for fixed prosthodontics (crowns and bridges) is "Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics" by Shillingburg. Lots of schools use it.

However, I doubt you will be asked anything about that at an interview though-- Remember you are going into dental school to learn about that stuff. 😀

HTH!

 

[Beagle]

I was never asked a question about dental procedures during my interviews. I doubt they will ask you.
However, they might ask you something like, "what was your favorite procedures observed during your shadowing/interning?"

 

[salem7]

With extensive shadowing experience on my application, I was not asked a single question about it during any of my interviews at four schools.

 

[ItsGavinC]

I had quite a bit of shadowing experience, but wasn't asked a single question either in my interviews.

I think that because so many students observe dentists the adcoms don't try to get in depth (or tricky!) with such questions.

Be prepared to speak in general terms about your experiences.

 

[SpringHaze]

I can't speak about the actual interviewing process since i'm just applying now as well, but I figure I might as well pass on what I've heard. I was talking with one of the dentists I've worked for and he said that even if you know procedures and whatnot, don't try and act like you know it all about certain procedures. They want to see that you're eager to learn, not that you feel you've got nothing left to learn. Hmm, I didn't phrase it as well as he did, but I hope you get my drift. Don't act overly confident about dental knowledge I guess is what he was saying. hehe, now if that's the best advice, not sure, but I'm just the messenger
🙂

 

[salem7]

Good point, Spring Haze.

I have worked as a dental assistant for over five years. During one of my first interviews I mentioned it to the interviewer during the question about experience and I could actually see her frown up. She made a comment about having to relearn everything.

It's almost as if some schools don't want you to know anything before you get to them. Damned if you do and damned if you don't. 😡