Question for Current Dental Students

[iSorin]

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Sup everybody! Ive been reading a few previous posts about what to do to somehow help lighten the load for the first year of dental school. A lot of people are suggesting to take Anatomy and Histology courses, maybe even Immunology. That said, over the last 2 summers I did take A+P I and II, so its somewhat fresh in my head but I'm wondering how much more in depth it is in D-School. For example, would we have to know all origins, inserts, innervations of every muscle we go through? Because I only had to learn origins and insertions (no innervations) for about 20 muscles.

Also, regarding Histology, do you guys think its overkill to possibly take a class over the summer at a CC online or something like that?

I'm not too worried, but I would just rather make the transition easier if possible.

Thanks in advance!

 

[jeffity]

Are you matriculating this fall? Sounds trite, but I'd just hang out. I felt like pre-reqs alone seemed insufficient. But they turned out to be a better foundation than I thought. More would have been a plus, but not worthy of extra courses right before school started.

Regular anatomy was more in depth than what you described. Doable. But that's school dependent. Head and neck anatomy is deep. Very deep. For obvious reasons. But unless you have amazing memory, I'd pass on that, especially if it's further down the road. I sucked most at metabolism/biochm. Histology? I don't know. We got it in pieces so it wasn't too bad. But I've heard it's a rough one as just a stand-alone class. pieces so it wasn't too bad. But I've heard it's a rough one as just a stand-alone class. Pathology is pretty wild sometimes. Just overwhelming. But interesting.

I'll give my same advice because I understand there are some who just don't want to be idle. I'd look at dental anatomy. That's a lifetime thing and will make life a little easier. Assuming you use a decent resource, you can't really err in learning the wrong thing or studying it too deeply. And sort of not being too serious, Latin/Greek roots would be fun. That class was surprisingly helpful (silly online elective). It takes your multiple choice guessing to a new level and helps me remember things a little easier. But that's a far-fetched thing to suggest. It was basically a cheap Latin/Greek biomedical dictionary and booklet.

 

[dmdluffy]

They are classes that could help but I wouldn't go back and take them just for that reason. If you're still in school and still need classes, they would be great ones to take. If you're graduating just watch some Khan Academy videos or something.

 

[iSorin]

Thanks a lot for the replies! Shotgun Histology looks pretty badass

yep im matriculating this fall, and I'm not really dead set on taking a class I just would rather be somewhat prepared and re-familiarzied with all the material that's going to be covered.

 

[I MADE IT]

Bump. Would also like more information on it.

My parents want me to skim through all of my sister's pre-med books (biochem, physiology, anatomy, etc.) They want me to go all the way up into D2 material. This sounds a bit silly to me because I would undoubtedly forget all the material I read when I actually become a D2.... even D2 material. However, my Dad is a physician and tells me medical school is very difficult and that I should really start preparing. Thoughts?

 

[jeffity]

Bump. Would also like more information on it.

My parents want me to skim through all of my sister's pre-med books (biochem, physiology, anatomy, etc.) They want me to go all the way up into D2 material. This sounds a bit silly to me because I would undoubtedly forget all the material I read when I actually become a D2.... even D2 material. However, my Dad is a physician and tells me medical school is very difficult and that I should really start preparing. Thoughts?

It is a bit silly. Unless you're very familiar with your school's curriculum, it could be a complete waste. Do you share lecture with med students? You just don't want to waste time studying stuff you don't need to or that you'll forget or that will benefit you very briefly even if you do retain it. Education has changed over the years. Not that it's easier, but I think things have just been more streamlines. Crunching book and old notes just isn't a good plan. You're going to be a master of the mouth (yes, I know the tooth is connected to the body and all that). If he's insisting you crack open some material to prepare, hit that.

 

[periopocket]

Isorin sit back and relax for the next few months you deserve it!

 

[iSorin]

thx periopocket! the past 3 years of rejections have been pretty stressful, so i do plan to do a whole lot of nothing lol...but im quttin my job in July so i'll have 2 months to do absolutely nothing so maybe i'll skim a few things here and there till i get bored

 

[dentalWorks]

Sup everybody! Ive been reading a few previous posts about what to do to somehow help lighten the load for the first year of dental school. A lot of people are suggesting to take Anatomy and Histology courses, maybe even Immunology. That said, over the last 2 summers I did take A+P I and II, so its somewhat fresh in my head but I'm wondering how much more in depth it is in D-School. For example, would we have to know all origins, inserts, innervations of every muscle we go through? Because I only had to learn origins and insertions (no innervations) for about 20 muscles.

Also, regarding Histology, do you guys think its overkill to possibly take a class over the summer at a CC online or something like that?

I'm not too worried, but I would just rather make the transition easier if possible.

Thanks in advance!

I have a rule I apply to all my classes: "only study material that is learnable and retainable".... there is no point in memorizing facts upon facts upon facts if your gonna forget most of it 2 hours latter. Only focus on the things that you can retain.

If my gross anatomy teachers hear this, theyr gonna get pissed off lol but........ I never learned incersion and origin for 90% of the muscles (this goes to both general anatomy and head&neck)..... the material becomes over-load and over-kill. You do however, need to know innervations and blood supply.... I felt that most exam questions depnd on ur knowledge of innervation and blood supply, not origin / incersion of muscles.

 

[iSorin]

that definitely makes sense though...kinda seems pointless in general to know origins and insertions unless you're a PT or something. thx for that!