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From Burnout to Balance: Nurturing Wellness in Dental School

“We think, mistakenly, that success is the result of the amount of time we put in at work, instead of the quality of time we put in” –...

Overcoming the Unknown

The unknown is always scary. One of the most overwhelming feelings is trying your best, putting in so much effort, and still not knowing...

Bridging the Gap

Hello Pre-dental students! My name is Shivani and I am currently a dental student at The Ohio State University School of Dentistry in the...

5 Things I Wish I Knew before Applying to Dental School

I’m Brynn and I am a D2 at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in NYC. I grew up in Denver, Colorado, and attended Tulane...

Tips for Your Journey to Dental School

My name is Abbie Lippincott and I am a current D2 at the Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health. I graduated from Harding...

From DAT to Dental School: Your Pathway to Success in 2023

What is the Dental Admissions Test (DAT)? The Dental Admission Test (DAT for short) is the required exam for entrance into dental school...

How to Ask a Dentist you Shadowed for a Letter of Recommendation

You've done your shadowing, formed great relationships, and learned tons about dentistry. Now it's time to apply to dental school....

If I can do it, You can Too!

Hellooo future dentists!! My name is Adrianna Garza, I’m going into my second year of dental school at UTHealth School of Dentistry at...

How many Dental Shadowing Hours do I Need?

This is a question we are frequently asked at Pre-Dental Advice. You will hear a wide variety of opinions, but it really depends on your...

Benefits of Joining ASDA as a Pre-Dental Student

What is ASDA? ASDA is short for the American Student Dental Association. ASDA was formed in 1971 by a group of dental students. The...

Overcoming Obstacles

Going into college, I wanted to have the “typical” college life. That meant taking liberal arts courses, going to parties, and joining a...

Should I Shadow a General Dentist or Specialist?

This question goes back to our previous article "Why do I need to Shadow a Dentist". It all circles back to "do I want to be a dentist?"...

Have Faith, You will Make it!

My name is Dr. Aierress Davis. I’m a first-generation dentist from Jacksonville, Florida. I attended the University of Central Florida...

5 Common Dental School Interview Questions you will get at Every School

With dental school interviews coming up, we want to review 5 very common questions and ideas on how you can respond. Let's jump right...

It took me Five Months to Write a Personal Statement I Enjoyed Reading

Five Months It took me five months to write a personal statement I enjoyed reading. The Application process might seem intimidating at...

What to Do After Shadowing

The day has come that you'll no longer be shadowing a certain dentist. Whether it was an office you visited just once or one you have...

Bridging College & Dentistry-Why a Gap Year Dental Mentorship Experience Prepares you For Dentistry

Taking a Gap Year While I knew I wanted to take a gap year to take the DAT and apply for dental school, I originally had no idea what I...

What to do While Dental Shadowing

Now that you're at the office and ready to shadow, you might ask yourself "What am I supposed to be doing?" It all comes back to this:...

Be Strong, Be Confident, but Most Importantly, Be Yourself

Always be the Best Version of Yourself Hey guys! My name is Sidhant Athilat. I am a D2 at New York University College of Dentistry. I was...

What to Wear Dental Shadowing

You've scheduled your first shadowing appointment scheduled! Now, what will you wear?! Ask the Dentist/Front Office When scheduling your...