To all predental students considering attending Roseman, I feel it is my responsibility to share a significant concern about the school’s treatment of students and its impact on student success. While the school may offer an appealing program on the surface, there are serious issues you should be aware of before making your decision.
One of the biggest challenges at the school is the deliberate gatekeeping of essential practice materials, such as plastic teeth, that are crucial for developing clinical skills. Access to these materials is tightly controlled by the specifically designated toxic dispensary staff, who frequently refuse reasonable student requests with intentional viciousness and contempt. This creates unnecessary barriers to practice and hinders skill development.
Adding to the problem is the behavior of the dispensary staff, particularly one individual who is consistently rude, unprofessional, and outright abusive toward students. Many students have reported being treated with unbelievable disrespect and humiliated when attempting to obtain the supplies they need. This toxic environment significantly impacts morale and makes an already challenging skill to learn even more difficult.
The dispensary operates on a highly restrictive schedule, often closing early or being unavailable during times when students most need access. Everything is locked away from students. This lack of flexibility further exacerbates the difficulties students face in obtaining essential materials.
Many people have complained yet the admin refuses to do anything about this. They rapidly expand their class size without limitations yet deliberately withhold these crucial materials from students. As a dental student, your education and success depend on your ability to practice effectively. Gatekeeping critical resources and fostering a hostile environment are not just inconveniences. They are obstacles that directly impact your learning experience and preparedness for clinical practice.
While every school has its strengths and weaknesses, these issues at this school are significant enough to warrant serious consideration. After talking to students from many other schools, they provide easier access to practice materials (plastic teeth, burs, flowable, composite, bond and etch, blended/spherical amalgam, wedges, Soflex discs, mylar strips, tofflemire bands, the list goes on) and foster supportive environments for their students, without locking them away or hiding them from students on purpose with a dispensary staff that handles every reasonable request with utmost malice. It is worth researching your options and ensuring the school you choose aligns with your needs and values to become a competent dental professional. Make an informed decision, and choose a school that prioritizes your success over profits and bureaucracy.
