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you got into usc i want to ask wether you took the prep course for the clinical test or not
 
does anyone has got duggan's or other bench test training DVDs...
if someone does not require them, plz let me know...
 
i am a female looking to share an accomodation...anybody interested plz contact me soon on [email protected]
thanks
 
naveed said:
you got into usc i want to ask wether you took the prep course for the clinical test or not
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blin
my friend,
if you take some courses prior to test,it means that you are known,
ask your classmates ,how many of them get the pre interview classes,I think a huge percentage,right?
well
on the above all
I stated that it is a reflection of mine...
do not fire up,right away 😍😍
peace...
 
Dr. Moral,

I'm not quite sure what you said or are asking, but I'll try to answer. The prep classes for USC are not given by the school, or affiliated with it. They aren't even taught by a USC instructor, so no, you don't get to know the dental staff by taking one of many prep courses. They are given by private dentists all over the country.

I think UCLA may offer one that is aimed at their interview, and I have no clue about that, but not USC.
 
Hi ,

Does any one know long the interview will be on second day ? I was booking the flight and I was not sure at what time I should book.

Thanks
 
Blin said:
Dr. Moral,

I'm not quite sure what you said or are asking, but I'll try to answer. The prep classes for USC are not given by the school, or affiliated with it. They aren't even taught by a USC instructor, so no, you don't get to know the dental staff by taking one of many prep courses. They are given by private dentists all over the country.

I think UCLA may offer one that is aimed at their interview, and I have no clue about that, but not USC.
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dear blin
Yes I know there are several courses all over the country but the most of the candidates who take the certain courses are able to get in the program,is that right or wrong?it is not necessarily that the instructors are from usc staff or not...
for instance would you please give us some percentage of the current students,for example how many of them get ths clases,how many not etc
peace
😍
 
parking2008 said:
where are guys ?? isnt there any male planning for accomodation........why only females ....hello boys wake up and plan for accomodation ............is someone there ???
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Hey parking2008, I'm interested in sharing accomodation with you. PLease msg me asap. You can e-mail me directly @ [email protected]
 
milimili said:
Hi ,

Does any one know long the interview will be on second day ? I was booking the flight and I was not sure at what time I should book.

Thanks
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The last interview will end at 5:30pm on the second day, I just confirmed it right now. I wanted to book flight for the same day as well.
 
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Iam a female and interested in sharing accomodation for USC.Please pm me asap.
Thanks
 
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Hi,

Where is everyone buying equipments for the practical exam ?

Thanks
 
i just got a mail from USC... that they require a 5 hole handpiece....
i have not heard about 5 hole....
last time i used my handpiece in their lab... it is the 4 hole...
anybody know... what todo?
 
can anyone tell, if we can get the instruments available in India.....would this work...??
and the columbia typodonts has to be model no. 860 or it can be some other model...??
thnx in advance....
 
indian instruments are not of good quality.. so better buy..from USA😱
 
do u have any idea what do they ask in usc interview n practicals.
 
they will give u a case scenerio for the practicals...
you have to prepare your steps... whatever u feel////
& for the interviews they have PBL
 
Hi guys! i got the interview invitation to USC as well.I was shocked to see the list of instrument with their price quote......Well, gotta do what you gotta do. Can anybody enlighten us about the practical exam???
 
Hi bilin,
were you able to figure out about teh prep courses?I was interested in it too..time is running short...just wanted to get some info.
gud luck!





Blin said:
Dr. Moral,

I'm not quite sure what you said or are asking, but I'll try to answer. The prep classes for USC are not given by the school, or affiliated with it. They aren't even taught by a USC instructor, so no, you don't get to know the dental staff by taking one of many prep courses. They are given by private dentists all over the country.

I think UCLA may offer one that is aimed at their interview, and I have no clue about that, but not USC.
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docvicgre said:
Hey parking2008, I'm interested in sharing accomodation with you. PLease msg me asap. You can e-mail me directly @ [email protected]
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HEY docvicgre .......i m sorry but ur email id is not working I tried couple of times........if u hav some other plz provide .....so v can work forward ......thanks bye !!!! good luck ...........
 
I dont have percentages, but can say that taking a course like Duggan's would greatly increase your chances of doing better on the clinical exam. Even for those that are confident in your skills, you might be surprised by the expectations of an American school. Taking a course like this will show you what is expected, and provide good techniques on how to succeed. If you can afford it, I'd highly recommend it.

Plus, after taking the course, it will help smooth the transition in the first trimester, which is incredibly fast paced.

FYI: I have no affiliation with any course, and there is no interest in me recommending them except for personal experience.
 
Can anybody tell me how to equilibrate the typodont or where to get it done from?
 
I am also in the same boat female intrested in USC Room Sharing, Please PM me if any one is looking for a partner. I havent made any reservations yet.
 
Any info on how to prepare for problem based learning. and also how long is that going to be.i ope its not all day.
 
Hi All,

Does anyone know how many are attending the USC interview and how many seats are available ?

How many did USC call for interview and what are the chnaces of getting the seat at USC ?

Thanks
 
milimili said:
Hi All,

Does anyone know how many are attending the USC interview and how many seats are available ?

How many did USC call for interview and what are the chnaces of getting the seat at USC ?

Thanks
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Think they called about 150. There are about 23-26 positions. I would say 1:5 ratio of acceptance.
Out of 150, I would imagine atleast 148 will surely attend. It is so hard to get an interview and unless there are an exonarating circumstances, I dont see anyone giving up/ not attending the interviews
 
Hey guys,
I found a great place for the USC Practical Exam kits. They are located in Rialto, Ca. Minutes from the school. Their price is much lower compared to the bookstore.

Here is the list they gave me.

Code: 
[SIZE=2]USC DENTAL SCHOOL [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][B][U]FIXED PROSTHODONTICS EXAMINATION[/U][/B][/SIZE]
[B][SIZE=2]SALE[/SIZE][/B]
[SIZE=2]DIAMOND BUR 856-014 $4.40[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]DIAMOND BUR 888-012 $4.40[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]FISSURE BURS 169 FG $3.00 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]FISSURE BURS 170 FG $3.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]FISSURE BURS 171 FG $3.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]SLOW SPEED HP Johnson promident 1 year warranty $595.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]HIGH SPEED HP Johnson promident 1 year warranty $325.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]HP ADAPTOR (2 or 3 to 4 hole)jp $42.75[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]COLUMBIA TYPODONT SMPVR 860 $172.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]LEAD PENCIL $0.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]#3 EXPLORER $4.50[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]MOUTH MIRROR $2.50[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]INCH/METRIC RULER $0.50[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][B]Total $1160.05[/B][/SIZE]
 
 
[SIZE=2][B][U]OPERATIVE DENTISTRY EXAMINATION[/U][/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]MIRROR/EXP 3 A/C. PLIERS (1 set) $16.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]#256 FG $1.25[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]#700 FG $1.25[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]BIN ANGLE CHISEL 10-7-8 $13.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]BIN ANGLE CHISEL 15-9-9 $13.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]HATCHET 10-7-14 $13.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]HATCHET 15-8-14 $13.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]GMT 10-80-8-14 $13.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]GMT 10-95-8-14 $13.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]#700 RA BUR $1.25 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]33.5 RA $1.25[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]7-8 2.5 9 ANGLE FORMER $17.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]701 FG BUR $1.25[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]956 FG BUR $1.25[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]701 RA BUR $1.25[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Discs/madrel $4.00 set[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=2][B]Total $123.75[/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Grand total $1283.80[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Sales Tax $105.91[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][B]Total for 2 kits $1389.71[/B][/SIZE]

Their address is
1345 N. Fitzgerald Ave. Unit E
Rialto, Ca 92376

Phone number: 909.562.0001

The owner is really friendly and also gave me his cell phone number, incase i need help with anything. You can call him directly if the office is closed. it is 909.609.1110.

And please, do not ask me to buy kits, just call them.
I hope this information was helpful.
ttyl
 
Thank u for taking time to post this info. It was helpful.
 
Hi,
I would like to know if anybody is interested in sharing accomodation. I am male and from India. Hope someone is interested in curbing expenses.

Thanks
 
Good luck to all
 
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Good luck to all of u
 
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hi im going for usc interview and for the clinical exam i wanted to know wether i can use matrix band for adjacent teeth to protect from nicking them or not please reply
 
hi everyone!!! first of all congrats to all who got interview at USC.... good luck to all of u guys....i wanted to know 2 things about the interviews...1) do they conduct interviews only on 26 and 27 of oct, or they have more dates for the interview????? 2) how do they sent the interview calls???? is it by email or regular mail?????? plz guys do let me know.....thanks in advance!!!!
 
naveed said:
hi im going for usc interview and for the clinical exam i wanted to know wether i can use matrix band for adjacent teeth to protect from nicking them or not please reply
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To my best knowledge no, I dont think so
 
virus24 said:
hi everyone!!! first of all congrats to all who got interview at USC.... good luck to all of u guys....i wanted to know 2 things about the interviews...1) do they conduct interviews only on 26 and 27 of oct, or they have more dates for the interview????? 2) how do they sent the interview calls???? is it by email or regular mail?????? plz guys do let me know.....thanks in advance!!!!
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1. Yes they are only dates to my knowledge
2. Both e mail and snail mail
 
Hi
I am looking for a slow speed and high speed hand piece. Can anyone tell me from were can i get it for cheaper price.
 
Hello All,

I am trying to help a friend for USC interview. Could any of you tell me what do they mean by "TRADITION POL" Highspeed.

Thank You
 
check on ebay. they have good prices and good brands too. many deals are direct by manufacturers and make sure you get the warranty as well.
good luck

subh said:
Hi
I am looking for a slow speed and high speed hand piece. Can anyone tell me from were can i get it for cheaper price.
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naveed said:
hi im going for usc interview and for the clinical exam i wanted to know wether i can use matrix band for adjacent teeth to protect from nicking them or not please reply
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I heard from a friend who did DDS from USC that we can use matrix band.Also we don't need to buy all the instruments ,just buy what u need.
 
docstudent said:
check on ebay. they have good prices and good brands too. many deals are direct by manufacturers and make sure you get the warranty as well.
good luck
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hey docstudent
I got the handpice for very good deal.
thanx
 
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I bought the typodont from one of the SDN member and according to her post it is a brand new typodont. But it has filling with no 8 and the distal cusp of no 30 is missing.
Do I need to replace these teeth for USC practical exam?
Thanx
 
subh said:
I bought the typodont from one of the SDN member and according to her post it is a brand new typodont. But it has filling with no 8 and the distal cusp of no 30 is missing.
Do I need to replace these teeth for USC practical exam?
Thanx
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hi i think you should replace those teeth just to be safe..
I have a question too .. where are u buying teeth for typodont? And can i use the same typodont i used for my exam last year.. coz it has the red marks on the screws on the back, which the instructors had made before we start the exam.. ..
 
hi Perio
I have not found any dental supplier yet.
I think there is no problem if you use the same typodont, but on safer side you can get it confirmed from USC.
 
hi guys.. what tooth preps are routinely asked for USC practicals..any idea? And do we need to prepare offset on 3/4 th and 7/8 th crowns, as well as MOD onlays?
 
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how are u guys preparing for the practical test? Duggans?
 
I have one question
If patient wants conservative and a durable restoration for a fractured mesio-buccal cusp of no 3 tooth ( no caries). The patient is also concerned about aesthetic. what can be the treatment plan?
Subh
 
i would do composite build up to restore the fractured mesiobuccal cusp. no crowns needed...
 
dagu123 said:
i would do composite build up to restore the fractured mesiobuccal cusp. no crowns needed...
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hi in response to your ans to subh's ques, i think your treatment would be correct, but what preparation would you do if asked in the practical?
 
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