letter of recommendation for ortho

[the mesiodens]

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When applying for ortho is it absolutely necessary to have an orthodontist write one of the letters of recommendation? Are there any ortho residents that got in without a letter from and orthodontist?

Thanks

 

[amalgamator42]

all three of my letters were from dental school faculty. (one was my research mentor, one student research group advisor I worked with, one was a pedo professor I got along well with)

I think that unless you worked for the orthodontist and they know you really well and can write a great letter and add something significant to your application I would avoid a private practice guy.

That being said, if your orthodontist is an alumus of a particular school that you are interested in and is friends or adjunct with the program director, then I'd have them write a letter just to that particular program.

If I had to do it over again, I would have done research in the ortho dept with a well known faculty member and busted my butt so that he could write me a great letter.

 

[yojimbo53]

Nope. I had a research mentor, pedo instructor, and clinic supervisor. Good enough to land me 15+ interviews. Don't worry about it....

When applying for ortho is it absolutely necessary to have an orthodontist write one of the letters of recommendation? Are there any ortho residents that got in without a letter from and orthodontist?

Thanks

 

[zoothslooth]

I don't think it matters, as long as they are positive letters. I wouldn't sweat the letters too much. None of my interviewers asked anything about them. I doubt they read them closely unless it's signed by someone they know or is well-known, ie big name in ortho.

 

[og2]

When applying for ortho is it absolutely necessary to have an orthodontist write one of the letters of recommendation? Are there any ortho residents that got in without a letter from and orthodontist?

Thanks

doesn't matter one bit. just ask people who know you well and love you 🙂

 

[blissonearth]

if you have a big name in orthodontics recommendation letter will it make a big difference ?

 

[Twang77]

Nope, it will hurt you 🙂
Of course it would help but the most important thing is that it is from someone that knows you well. I wouldn't lose sleep over it, your personal accomplishments should be what carry you.

if you have a big name in orthodontics recommendation letter will it make a big difference ?