Dental School... free time...

[hs2013]

In undergrad when you are in class maybe an average of 3 hours a day, it can still sometimes be tough to find time to study and cram all the info in ones head. But either way there's a ton of free time in undergrad. Either moderate free time all semester long, or alternating periods of just free time and no free time for exam waves.

But in dental school you are in class like 8-4 and 5 days a week plus the fact that you are taking double the course load almost(AND ALL DETAILED BIO CLASSES). How does one have any time....????

Like if I go to class 8-4 and want 9 hours of sleep a night, I'd have to sleep by 10, get up at 7, be gone 8-4. That's 6 hours to do whatever a day but 6 hours can fly by and with the amount of studying needed in dental school, it's probably all gone....

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[hs2013]

Just a side note, but I'm the type of person who goes to class, doesn't listen, but just takes notes to get the information I need to study and then actually look over it and study it later.
That time period spent getting the notes could have been used to memorize all of them.... SOOOO...

Do dental schools have like power point slides or sheets or something with all the info you need or does one need to go to class to get the notes...???

I'd honestly love not going to class once in dental school(obviously still have to go to lab) which leaves my morning and nights free to study.... is this possible?

 

[Faux]

I heard everything to hell on earth to people having more free time in DS than in undergrad. Guess it just depends on the person and the school they attend.

 

[JCLewis90]

It's A LOT of work. You know that big transition from high school to college where you're like "Man! I have to study now!"? Well in dental school, it's like taking another big transition, and having to study way more and learn so much detailed material for every class. This was the case for my classmates and I at least. Very few of my classmates get 9 hours of sleep. I average like 7.. Less than that during intense exam weeks. We've been having 3-4 tests per week. So it's constant studying. Every chance you get, you're in the library studying. This semester, we have to skip classes to study for other classes. It's a lot.. But we're all doing fine. Everyone gets through it, and so will you. It just takes effort. But the amount of free time you have honestly depends on your work ethic and the grades you are trying to make.

 

[joiedevivre86]

Just a side note, but I'm the type of person who goes to class, doesn't listen, but just takes notes to get the information I need to study and then actually look over it and study it later.

Why don't you try listening in class and make it worth your time?

 

[tooth knockn]

Question for dental students:

How many different classes are there in one given week, during dental school?

 

[CMistry]

It is going to be a lot busier than college (unless you happened to double major in chemical and electrical engineering)...
Expect two to three hours of "you" time daily.

 

[kingenamel]

In undergrad when you are in class maybe an average of 3 hours a day, it can still sometimes be tough to find time to study and cram all the info in ones head. But either way there's a ton of free time in undergrad. Either moderate free time all semester long, or alternating periods of just free time and no free time for exam waves.

But in dental school you are in class like 8-4 and 5 days a week plus the fact that you are taking double the course load almost(AND ALL DETAILED BIO CLASSES). How does one have any time....????

Like if I go to class 8-4 and want 9 hours of sleep a night, I'd have to sleep by 10, get up at 7, be gone 8-4. That's 6 hours to do whatever a day but 6 hours can fly by and with the amount of studying needed in dental school, it's probably all gone....

It all depends on what school you go to. Ive talked to students who have a ton of free time and rarely go to class. I can only speak on behalf of my own school and having free time (at least the first two years) is hard to find.

 

[Gen. Beauregard]

Question for dental students:

How many different classes are there in one given week, during dental school?

We had 12 classes (subjects) on the schedule this week. Some had lab components, but I counted the lab as the same class.

 

[tooth knockn]

It all depends on what school you go to. Ive talked to students who have a ton of free time and rarely go to class. I can only speak on behalf of my own school and having free time (at least the first two years) is hard to find.

Which school has the students with free time?


Just curious....

 

[DentalLonghorn2014]

From what my friends in d school and dentists, the workload is the hardest part of dental school. The science itself is about hard as undergrad (depending on where you went). However, it also depends on what you are trying to do. Do you want to specialize? You will have very little free time. Do you plan on just doing general practice? Do your best and just pass. Seriously. I questioned it at first but it was later confirmed by asking d3 and d4s.

If you are just going into general practice, people rarely lose sleep over their exams as long as you don't cram it all in one night. They do recommend using your "extra" free time to work on your hand and clinical skills which is the most important.

 

[Screwtape]

Free time in dental school is dependent on the students ability (both intelligence and hand skills), time management skills, the school itself (some just require more time than others), and how well the student wants to do (specialize vs GP). Without knowing all of these factors it's hard to give you an accurate answer. I feel like a have plenty of free time most weeks but if you asked some of my other classmates they would tell you the exact opposite.

 

[THS]

Every time this question is asked, the answers are from both ends of the spectrum. Some people say they have no free time at all. Others say it's easy.

If you don't want to specialize, D school is pretty easy. Yeah, you'll be here late some nights, but it's not that bad.
You can pretty much sleep and get Cs. Bs are really easy with a few hours of studying before an exam. But A's? For most classes, A's require a full week of studying. If you want them, go for it. But it isn't worth it in my opinion. When you're practicing as a general dentist, you won't look back and think "I'm glad I graduated in the top 5% of my class". You'll think, "I wish I spent more time reading up on small business taxes, employee management, case acceptance" etc.

 

[syap]

I am a D1 and I watched 13 episodes of Daredevil this past weekend...

 

[tooth knockn]

I am a D1 and I watched 13 episodes of Daredevil this past weekend...

I don't believe you!

How many classes do you have for this week?

What school you go to?

And do you like it ?

 

[syap]

I liked the show, it was a lot violent though. It's a normal week, like 2 tests, a quiz, etc.

 

[tooth knockn]

I liked the show, it was a lot violent though. It's a normal week, like 2 tests, a quiz, etc.

Oh yes...

I know....

Just one of those normal weeks
!


?

 

[LaughingGas]

it depends whether you are just getting by or you are trying to specialize. Many of my classmates who don't know or plan on specializing they still study as hard. it depends on individuals' work ethics and their goal. I, along w many spend most of our weekends either studying or catching up w lab works.

 

[Bifenthrin]

During the month of March, I binge watched all eleven seasons of Grey's Anatomy. Also during the month of March, I had 8 days of exams. I passed every single one of these with at least an 80. So... yeah, free time is possible if you utilize your study time effectively.

 

[syap]

Doesn't that count as studying?

 

[Bifenthrin]

I mean, I certainly counted it as studying for systems path. 😛

 

[ktran17]

The key is to get as much done at school as possible. For example, when you're in class, pay attention. Also, if the class is fluff, study for another class. In addition, I also use about half my lunch time reviewing at least one ppt.

 

[Incis0r]

The key is to get as much done at school as possible. For example, when you're in class, pay attention. Also, if the class is fluff, study for another class. In addition, I also use about half my lunch time reviewing at least one ppt.

So basically, you are saying I need to revert to my high school studying methods. Push Math homework during Spanish class, History during Lunch, and Spanish homework on the bus ride home.

*Flexes hands*- let's do this!

 

[Loyoladentalman15]

Every time this question is asked, the answers are from both ends of the spectrum. Some people say they have no free time at all. Others say it's easy.

If you don't want to specialize, D school is pretty easy. Yeah, you'll be here late some nights, but it's not that bad.
You can pretty much sleep and get Cs. Bs are really easy with a few hours of studying before an exam. But A's? For most classes, A's require a full week of studying. If you want them, go for it. But it isn't worth it in my opinion. When you're practicing as a general dentist, you won't look back and think "I'm glad I graduated in the top 5% of my class". You'll think, "I wish I spent more time reading up on small business taxes, employee management, case acceptance" etc.

So...you're saying we won't be telling patients about the Krebs cycle? Guess I picked the wrong career choice then.

 

[BrazilianRider]

So...you're saying we won't be telling patients about the Krebs cycle? Guess I picked the wrong career choice then.

Well I'm going to attempt to patent a new "no-needle" route of anaesthetizing patients -- just talk about what you learned in biochem and I personally guarantee you will knock each and every one of them out!

 

[Loyoladentalman15]

Well I'm going to attempt to patent a new "no-needle" route of anaesthetizing patients -- just talk about what you learned in biochem and I personally guarantee you will knock each and every one of them out!

There's a side effect. YOU may fall asleep.