Funny/embarrassing pre-dental experiences/stories

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Hello all!

I remember seeing a similar thread last year, and it was amazing! And it'll be a great way to pass the time as we wait around for December 1st.

So feel free to post any funny/embarrassing experiences you have had during an interview or your years at undergrad.

I can start us off...

Over summer I was catching up with an old childhood friend when I had this conversation with his wife:
Wife "How long does it take to become a dentist?"
Me "It's a four year graduate health program, similar to medical school."
Wife "(After a few seconds of silence) so It takes 8 years?!"
Me "Yes, if you are counting the four years of undergraduate studies, it takes 8 years."
Wife "(After another awkward silence) Why not just become a doctor than?"
Me "I will be a doctor. A doctor of dental medicine."
Wife "No, like, a real doctor"
Me "(I was silent for about 5 seconds because I was in shock)... Because I want to be able to golf three days a week..."

I figured it wasn't even worth explaining.

 

[yaya97]

I told my coworker that I'm applying to dental school and she responded and said dental hygiene is a good career... I just smiled and nodded lol

 

[wu_53196]

literally every time I tell someone I want to go to dental school (unless they already know the process) they assume i mean i want to be a hygienist.

 

[PredentalPrincess]

literally every time I tell someone I want to go to dental school (unless they already know the process) they assume i mean i want to be a hygienist.

Yes! It’s literally so frustrating. My hairstylist actually goes to get her cleanings at a hygiene school. I joked with her after having explained for a good 5 minutes how boards work, how desperate for a patient I’ll probably be come when the time comes, and that I’ll see if she’s around and she’s like...perfect I love a good cleaning. At this point I just laugh it off and let them think just spent so much money on all my interviews to go to a really competitive assistant or hygiene school because women can’t do anything else right?


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