c'mon dog,
Don't fool yourself. I'm sorry about your girlfriend's moom, but its NOT only because of that event. I dont care how much running around you did. You scored a 15 because you did not know the material. You didn't take the DAT seriously enough, and as a result, you scored a mere 15.
Look, I am not trying to be a dick, but I dont think I should tell you, "ahh, its ok man" because its really not. Tough love is sometimes a lot more beneficial, so consider this constructive criticism. Truthfully, 15's on your record is gonna raise all kinds of red flags.
Take some time and contemplate the tremendous dedication neccessary to complete dental school. The DAT is only the tip of the iceberg. You will have even harder challenges ahead. Are you prepared to handle 22 units per semester? Can you handle preparing for the NBDE? All these tasks are going to require tremendous dedication.
If you feel its something you can handle, and please be honest with yourself, you have something to prove now. You have pretty much dug yourself into a hole, and you need to prove it was a fluke. Your second attempt at the DAT should be spectacular. You need to show adcoms something that will make them overlook your bleak prior attempt.
If you decide to do it, take it seriously, work hard, and you can acheive it! If you don't, you have been working in a dental office for 12 years so you have stability at work. Concentrating on work is better than continuing this half-hearted attempt.
Wish you the best
