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@@ceruvelt8073Warehouse workers, all types of delivery driver, and truck drivers, night stockers, backhouse in restaurant, like dishwasher, baker, anyone in a mattress shop, car detailers etc.
Lots of creative work and singular endeavours have fairly low interaction and responsibility, because art is pretty undefined and subjective. Music, writing, art, design. Most cleaning jobs inside and out pretty low interaction, Get left alone for the majority of the time in a lot of trade jobs, landscaping, gardening, welding, mechanic, joinery, plastering, painting, cutting grass, masonry & bricklaying. Farming is pretty solo. Being a night baker. Night security guard. Manufacturing roles, shoe making, clothes, engineering, electronics, cars. (looking at a machine all day). Repair work. Professional solo sports are very free spirited. 1-1 coaching and teaching, because it's a predictable interaction and you're just sharing information that you already know, so low accountability and responsibility, then it's on the learner to take things in and do something with it. Being a TH-camr. A paid PHD research student. Being a coder, software developer. A stuntman. A sound engineer. Building marquees and event stages. Stacking shelves at night in a supermarket. All vehicle operating jobs are well, mostly just operating the vehicle, and that's pretty automatic once you're an experienced operator. Generally if you're passionate and spend a lot of time doing what you enjoy even if it involves lots of the things you've mentioned, doing something the right way and being interactive whilst doing it doesn't have to be framed negatively, human interactions, responsibility, accountability aren't always ironic things we have suffer because of work, they're fulfilling factors that feel good and are often natural byproducts when one generally enjoys work. As dentistry would be, say if you enter a flow state while working, and have ability with strangers, you'd likley develop anyway if you practiced for long enough as you know. Dentistry can be lots of pressure, also minimal room for much error, lots of typing. But some people enjoy all of those things or eventually get so good at them it dosent bother them. Just my thoughts. I think myers brings is a good personality test. Listen to yourself. Visualise. Try different things. Find an environment that suits you and work towards that. Wish ya'll the best.
Having great conversations with people is a skill which not everybody is born with! As most medical professionals we are always busy in our books trying to get the best grades and miss out on developing this skill. Some people are naturally blessed. But for those who aren't, doesn't mean they should loose all hope. Like all skills if you take genuine interest into improving yourself then you can eventually change. Social skills are learnable.
This explain all my anxiety as a young dentist. But I think all those things (stress, quick decisions, responsibility) will bug you to some degree and you will end up working through those issues. Still I feel pure joy thinking about procedures that went well, planning new things and most of all patients that work through their fears. I agree 100% that those are important points to think through before going into dentistry
Dentistry is so great if you want a technical, hands on job. It's a lot more reading than what people assume, but it's all very interesting and generally a fun but hard journey! I'm not the most extroverted person, but helping people is so great, and if you like it you are in for a great career!
I wished I watched this before going into dentistry at 19y. I never liked having conversation with strangers, I don't hate it but I definitely don't enjoy it. I've become neutral about it after 5 years of school, and from the outside it might look like I have a good conversation going on but in reality I just turned my brain off and am totally on autopilot. I enjoy dentistry tho, especially endodontics.
This is great. I'm currently in nursing school, but seriously considering changing directions. I used to hate going to the dentist. Then after finishing a year of Invisalign, it completely changed things for me, and now im super passionate teeth and dental hygiene, and love watching all the procedures! lol
Man, this is such good advise, im already a dentist and i feel trapped, im a person who loves talking to people and making sure people get treated well 100% of the time, but like you said we are humans and we do make mistakes, and i always feel like im just not good enough, its a scary feeling, very stressful to swallow that pill, it does not necessarily mean i didn't do the procedure correctly on a patient i just always feel like i could and should of done more or better, i hate it.
@@renay1291 I’m looking to go to dental school, I think you can do much more with dentistry being a dentist DMD/DDS. I am currently in dental hygiene school (last year) will be pursuing a bachelors because many dental schools require that. But I’m back and forth about it especially considering the costs and DAT scores. Keeps getting unrealistically competitive and more expensive which makes me rethink this :( I don’t have anyone who is a dentist personally have gone or is going through dental school can share their experiences and advice.
@@sanaa_7337 can you update? I'm in the same back and forth situation between hygiene and dentist though I'm still in high school. I already got into colleges as a biology major but don't know if I should change to hygiene and have that as my backup (though I still would enjoy being a hygienist) since dental school requires so much ://.
Man you keep blessing me with your videos, from the PAT section to these real life videos, sincerely thank you Joel, I know it's tough to take time to make these videos instead of taking a break or something. Again, thank you and blessings to you brother! Keep doing these videos!
These things are all traits that can be worked on if someone wants to work on. If you have never worked in your life with people before, might be good to do that
See I thought dentistry was right for me and watching alot of dental school videos and I think it definitely made my love for dentistry even stronger now.
Dentistry USED to be a good field but with more and more corporate offices taking over not any more.. it’s a cattle call and corporate doesn’t care if u do quality work or not.. Also very hard on the body..
"Able to manage stress" REALLY. This. I cannot stress how important this is. Some of my classmates in dental school gave up halfway though the course because of this. There's even someone who almost jumped from the campus' rooftop.
Hello! I'm a student who thought of becoming a dentist. However apparently it is really hard to become one. Could you please give me advices? Any will do. You see, my family are not very well off and so I'd like to know as much as I can before choosing dentisty.
@@hipeopleofbikinibottom4007 I know this is quite a late reply but, Just manage your time really well. And don't get stressed on every little thing I guess. In my country, specially to the one I got into, has a very stressful environment. You need to finish this certain number of cases in a certain time (and getting a dental chair to do it is another stressful story) - and if you cannot do so, you'll repeat it again the following semester, mostly everything. All while attending lectures and doing your thesis. Some of my classmates broke down due to this. Regarding financially, you need to be ready for it. Dentistry is an expensive course. Some of my professors who have children who goes to medical and dental school even told us that dentistry is much more expensive than their kids in medical school. Dentistry students, not only buy instruments but also the consumables. I don't know if other dental school in another country has the same policy.
@@iluvdrain Thank you for replying! And thank you for being honest. Currently, I'm looking into other career paths. But know that I'll take your words into great consideration if I ever found myself back in dentistry. Again, thank you. I'll be sure to tell my friends too, who are interested in this course. And I pray that you, and your friends, classmates. Heck, every student whos in stress or in a very stressful enviroment to be able to get through this and to be able to gain so much more than what you guys have sacrificed. Really, thank you so much for all of your hard work.
Joel says it the way it is. Great video, after 30 years as a dentist and faculty of large dental school what is said here is so accurate. The composite fillings story is so common in dentistry, you need to learn to master how to "kiss patient butt" frequently.
I am a dental hygienist. I don't mind most problems. However, I am not given enough time to cater to some patients. I am given either 30 minutes or 45 minutes. Some patients are new and haven't seen a dentist in years and are in pain. I am expected to take a full mouth series, as well as, clean their teeth and wait for the dentist to check. Some patients are disabled and I have to accomodate that. Some patients are unpleasant and uncooperative. I am chronically behind schedule and stressed.
I'm got Into dentistry because I really wanted to be compassionate to patients because dentisty is not covered by most insurance plans. So I wanted to be somone who really took care of their staff and patients and understanding of their needs
That’s an amazing video. I didn’t expect that, I thought you were going to talk hard things or something. I’m someone who’s planning on studying dentistry and this video shows that I’m really suitable for it. Plus I always analyze my dentist’s actions like psychologically when I’m at the clinic and yes most of the things you talked about are really true. One of my dentist’s problem was he used to get so stressed when removing me a teeth and another one who’s so introverted which makes me feel stressed! That’s why almost all the dentists talk a lot because that really helps both of us(patients & dentists)
Great video, I’ve had some bad dentist in the past 17 teen years and spent thousands of dollars caring for my teeth and just landed a good one, I’m pleased😁the office staff and the hygienist and the Dr. him self. Some say they’re not Dr. Well I’m going with it. I feel like,I’ve won the Lottery! 😁
BOOM I am completing my dental school in 2 months from now and this particular time is so stressful and full of work which legit not just anyone can handle 😵
Dentistry has changed more thN i could have imagined. The regulatory and professional boards are a nightmare patients expectations are always needing to be managed. I had some success but i wish i would have had help. My oarents both didnt go to college so i graduated deeply on debt with no help. I wish all the new ones out there good luck.
I already got into dentistry and I am scaring of this video a lot. I am not sure whether or not I should be a dentist. If after watching the video I learn that I am not the person who should be a dentist, what am I gonna do?????
The dentist has consistent hrs and a great income, via their suffering staff, especially the dental assistants. It’s the most humiliating field to be in. You get no respect, poor wages, and it wrecks your body, especially your back and eyes. The pay is ridiculous. Assistants are who really start the report building and the clinical information gathering as well as getting to know the patient. Dental assistants are most likely the last of the clinical staff to leave the building at night. Don’t ever ask your staff to help transfer a patient unless you want a legal battle. The most important member of your staff is the dental assistant. Keep that in mind. It’s the staff member you will spend the majority of your workday with throughout your career.
You are wrong- you are working with a TEAM and you are one bit of it. Looks like dental assisting was not the right fit for you; if you are in a bad office you need to get out. And you need to grow up too. Yes I’m a RDA for 23 years and have had good and a couple of bad dentists, but I learned to love myself and get a new job where I was respected. Don’t blame others, look at your own shortcomings as well. Good luck!
I disagree that there are either introverts and extroverts. I can be both. Also, even if someone is an introvert that is a far cry from saying you don’t like people.
I should have watched your video before entering a dentist, but I still love what I do as a dentist. I just started love even stress of dentistry to be successful.
Quite funny, as an NHS patient (UK) all my life, it's only in more recent years that dentists would say more than the occasional word to you. Chattiness was something the private patients were getting as standard. It was especially bad as a child. So the impression I had was dentists were often introverts, brusque almost to the point of rudeness. At times, the ones who seemed more friendly, seemed fake, but I can accept that "dentistry would be great w/o the patients" - certainly these days. In the past, I guess NHS patients would accept what they got & generally didn't whinge
I wish I never did it now...in $540k debt . Brother did math and economics and having great time in investment management. :( . I like money but not so much people.
unfortunately stories like this are not uncommon, really in lots of professions which is why it's so important to try to get informed. That being said, if you're already in it and decide to stay in dentistry, try to focus on the good aspects (there are many) - it will lead to you feeling more gratitude :)
Hello. I hope this finds you well. For native English speakers, if a patient has a gonial angle of 130 degrees, should this patient say: "The value of my gonial angle is 130 degrees" or "My gonial angle is 130 degrees"? If both are not correct, what can I say in this case?
I have a Question!! There many types of Dentist out there but can I work as all of them? I mean can I be an orthodontist and Prosthodontist at the same time?
Hi. Quick question. I was thinking of getting some freezing off the web and some tools and using those to pull 2 bad teeth The reason is that I have no coverage and I’ve been basically blowing my budget going to the dentist. Like I just got a tooth extracted that cost another 200. So the question is do you think my idea is good or bad? I’m trying to get some feedback pre-opp. I’m not a dental student.
Will be making a video on this in the future. Summary: stretch during the day, don't contort yourself during procedures, don't overdo it during the day
Hi! So I want to be a orthodontist when I'm older.I have been told often that you need to go to college in order to do that,but I recently discovered a program by MINT dentistry that will be an easier and faster path.What option would you recommend is better?
Hello I am a Third year dentistry student and when our lab dental materials subjects started, I've started to doubt myself because I'm not really good in hands. I'm good at theories and other stuffs but the practical field and laboratory portion of dentistry made me fear it. I am always tensed and worried about the outcome and I don't feel happy and satisfied with my works in dental materials subject. 😞 I'm starting to get worried about the fact that I'm doubting myself to finish this course. It's already 1 month since our laboratory works online started and it's already damaging my mental health. I'm still thinking about it if I should continue my journey in dentistry or just give up and let it go 😞 I hope u can help me 😞
Just like what you said , I am good in people, I am hardworking but I don't think I already developed how to love dentistry 😞 I am still motivated by its extrinsic factors but not the intrinsic ones. It's making me worried if I should continue or what 😞
I was among the very worst in the class, in handskills. But, I just kept practicing and practicing. There is no talent in dentistry: it's all skills. And skills CAN be learned, even if they don't come easily or naturally. Don't give up.
Yeah well I'm finding out that you can't really even hardly get dentistry care around this country anymore or at least I can't, and I pretty much got a whole mouth full of problems that need to slowly be worked through maybe not all at once, but there's really not much out there any more certainly in the way of state and government sponsored help programs and places they don't exist anymore.... There should be way way more state and government sponsored clinics where doctors and dentists are being paid top bill to care for homeless and people that can't afford these community health center places that they've got going now...naw it's really going downhill socially since I was a kid around this country in so many ways you can't even think of them all!
Hey just wondering, where did you do your undergrad (and what program was it if you don’t mind)? I’m a senior in High School that’s wants to go into dental and this would be helpful to me.
I studied medical science in undergrad, but truly as long as you get your prereqs it doesn't matter. Just study something you're interested in and can get a high GPA in
@jhamjhamjhopebts6873 I sure can...but I could literally write a book on it. It's not just 1 or 2 or 3 reasons....literally there are hundreds of reasons. Now, I of course am taking a negative angle, I tried my best to take the positive but you can only fool yourself for so long before you realize being honest is the obvious best way to serve yourself. Let me just start with a few reasons everyone should truly ponder (I am in the middle of another stressful frustrating day at the office...I want to send this much to you just to let u know I will get back to you as soon as I can.)
@@jhamjhamjhopebts6873 During covid, the world got to see what its like to wear a mask...how did a large majority of people feel about it...welcome to a dentist world, not only out that mask on but now let's look down (further airway constriction) let's now now throw on gloves and a lab coat and glasses (and sometime a face sheild) and let's work in a 4inch by 4 inch box (the mouth) and now let's zoom in to the world of millimeters and doing that day after day after day gets restrictive and claustrophobic real well, let alone your back, ahoulders, neck, elbow pain...and lets include dwell in a full day where hour after hour you are getting other peoples blood and spit shot in your face...literally. This is just a few few of hundreds and I literally mean hundreds of reasons why this career is one of the most challenging professions period. Many would openly call it quite insane.
Hey I’m a freshman in high school and I’m not sure what I want to do, I’m thinking of dental but I just want to know how you did in high school, what classes u took, ur major in college, and how hard was getting excepted into dental school? Thank you, it would mean a lot if u replied
im actually really thankful for your videos because im in 8th currently and thinking about going into the medical field and im an actual introvert myself and that was one of my biggest worries because seeing you a dentist that has graduated and is established and earning money ect... im glad that im not alone! thank you.
me a young teenager who has been looking up to detists my whole life seeing this video and noticing that dentists’ lives are a bit harder than i thought (specifically the part where he said things about chances of people suing you and also angry customers)
I really appreciated this video, other videos about "people who shouldn't become dentists" or "Don't do dentistry if you're…" talk about if you are not good at science or math or artistic, which was really discouraging haha but this video didn't aim at aspects that you actually can fix with hard work and perseverance
@@jmey Do you have advice or an advice video for people who want to get into the field of dentistry but aren't coming from a typical dental student background (i.e. not science majors or older student or people who aren't scientifically/mathematically inclined)?
These are all very true. If I had watched this video before dental school, I probably would not have enrolled. I'm an introvert with low stress tolerance, anxious etc. First year after graduation was very stressful. On my third year now and I love it, I adapted, somehow it all worked out.
You need thick skin sometimes; people forget you're working for their benefit. You're on their side. Whenever times are rough just step back and realize the vast majority of your patients think positively of you. In it for the right reasons is definitely the best advice to give.
As a dental assistant, you have no idea how many dentists I’ve worked with with 1) no patience, 2) no people skills and worst of all 3) absolutely egotistical and arrogant ... lord have mercy
Love the channel, and many great points here, but personally I disagree with the idea that someone shouldn't go into dentistry if they don't love the "intrinsic" parts of practice yet. Although it is definitely a predictor of career satisfaction among practicing dentists, it is impossible for an applicant to dental schools to know truly whether they will love performing the procedures. When I assisted a dentist before dental school I thought that restorative dentistry was so boring. It took holding the handpiece, sculpting composite, etc. myself to experience the esthetic satisfaction. Likewise I could not have appreciated the tediousness of making and adjusting removable dentures by shadowing a dentist alone. If loving the intrinsic parts of dentistry also means a commitment to maximizing patients' oral health, ironically I feel that this removes pleasure from doing the day-to-day clinical procedures. In the US we are basically only compensated for managing the decline of oral health...we don't get paid to keep people healthy through prevention. Hence the obvious difference in attitudes towards the profession between public health dentists and "wet finger" dentists. Anyway, my point is that all dental school applicants should accept that they are taking a leap of faith to some degree regarding their future career satisfaction. Although it can be minimized with exposure to the profession through shadowing and assisting, it is necessary and unavoidable.
all good points! when I say "love the intrinsic parts", I don't intend to mean potential predents are going to holistically understand the career. Rather than point I'm trying to make is that it's important to know what dentistry is all about and you accumulate that knowledge by shadowing. I certainly didn't know enough about the field when I went into and I think I got lucky to still like it, but I encourage potential dentists to better understand the career before they jump in for the lifestyle
Also seeing how many future dentists from around the world follow this channel, it blows my mind how in most countries, teenagers in secondary school must decide whether they will have the disposition and professional interest to become a good dentist. This video enlightens us on how much more difficult it must be for those students to make this decision, considering how hard it is for older American college graduates.
@@jmey Yes that clarifies your point for me, and I am in total agreement! Would recommend to anyone reading this to shadow as much as possible, and to shadow multiple dentists at different offices.
Good a point about introverts vs extroverts. Just something to think about: clients might be introverts too. I am an introvert. I want to go to the dentist and get down to business. I don't want to make small talk, we aren't coffee buddies. So I appreciate a dentist who discusses treatment options, costs and scheduling. And then we hunker down an he/she focuses on the task at hand. This is why I hate going to get my hair done. I love having stylish hair, but the amount of talking is annoying. Again, I want to talk about style, procedure, possibly long-term strategies if you are transitioning from one extreme hair style to another. Then I want them to get down to business and be focused on what they are doing. Not yakking away and "changing" the style because they got distracted and forgot what we had agreed on. FYI: with both dentists and hairstylist, things don't always go as plan. I am fine with that as by trade I am a project manager. So staying focused and then stopping and figuring out the right course correction is best, is something I get. Therefore yakking about your kids, pets, who and what you did last weekend is out of scope and doesn't allow for on the objective course correction while still trying to maintain the primary goal, to be achieved should it arise. If someone isn't focused, then the initial goal could become a misalignment of communication. Something neither parties want. Just thought I would put that out there. Some clients might actually prefer a dentist who IS an introvert. 😊
Your video has been very helpful! Throughout high school and the beginning of undergrad I didn’t really know what to do, but I really liked science and want to know how the body works. Right now I’m finishing junior year in undergrad and now starting to lean toward dentistry. I’ve started shadowing and volunteering at dental offices and have enjoyed watching the dentists work and help people. I’m now thinking about going to dental school. Do you think it’s worth it to go through all those years to become a dentist? Is it rewarding? I’m scared of being drained and not having a social life during those important years in your 20s although I’m willing to put in the work and make these sacrifices. Also, I heard owning your own practice in the future might be more difficult as dentistry is becoming more saturated and insurance companies continue to open their own practices. Because of this some dentist had to go the corporate route which is fine in my opinion, but I do want to be able to own a practice at some point. Do you know some other ways to help guide me to the decision of if dentistry really is a good path for me. Sorry for the really long comment lol!
WOW.. perhaps one of the best TH-cam vids I’ve seen! You have nailed what it takes ( or not!) to have a happy career in this difficult profession of ours. I’ve been practicing for 30 years and still adore it. But it took me many years to work out what you’ve succinctly laid out in less than 10 minutes. This vid should be mandatory for ANYONE considering dentistry. So many colleagues I have known have burned out because they weren’t cut out for it- for the reasons you so eloquently laid out. Please keep doing your vids 👍
Price decently and fair. Dont charge 2 grand for dentures. Thats how you get patients to like and trust you. Also accept insurance, or tie dental with medical, you know, because you can die from a bad infected mouth. How is that not medical? Stop referrals! I know what i need, dont need to wait 2 weeks so you can call a buddy and get him paid also. Referrals is just another way to charge the patient out the ass 10 different times. Also, if you dont do anything but look in my mouth and literally thats it, dont freaking charge for a 3 minute visit. Thats why noone likes any doctor but especially dentist/ oral surgeons.
I retired after 38 years as a private practice DDS. I cherish the memories, relationships, and challenges of those years! As the son of a logger in Oregon, I knew how fragile finances were in many households and forgave many “receivables”. No regrets and a treasure chest of appreciation of the life I have been blessed to live!
Thank you! I working hard to get in to a university to learn dentistry. I a little gross out of things like blood and inplant a teeth..And i was worry about if this isnt right for me. But all the other part was my type of things and now im sure i wanna go this path. Im gonna fight with the uncomfourtable feeling!
Im actually in my final year but I burned out and failed exams many times. I have panic attacks and can't handle the stress. But it's my last year. And I studied a lot. And don't know what to do 😔 I'm 27 and if I quit the school what should I do?
Keep going!! You have finished the hardest part you’re too close to reaching your dreams it’s sounds to me that you’re one more step away from it and you see a light at the end of the tunnel
I am someone who is kinda afraid of responsibly and have no skill in the artistic field at alllllll... Overthinker indicive person who is considering to become a dentist... Do you think the artistic skill can be developed in collage, and do you think the other issues can be overcame with learning or at least won't be able to affect the process of work??
I shadowed over 300 hrs of dentistry before graduating. was waitlisted in 3 schools and didn’t get in. Working now after a PostBacc. Postbacc grades were great. My DAT score is average (20) but my passion is high. In my state when I talk to dental students they all seem to be in the latter end with perfect GPA’s and amazing scores….but horrible person skills or bed side manners. It seems dental schools say they want well rounded applicants but in honesty pick competitively scored applicants who may lack the human side of being a care provider. I’ve done some mock ups and summer programs. Prior to my waitlisting and my hands skills were above average compared to some in my cohort who were brilliant and yet they got acceptances and I didn’t. I feel a bit defeated. What do you recommend? I would do a dental job but currently I’m focusing on saving money and I can’t swing putting in hrs doing dental related work. I now work as a chemist. But would love to gain proper admission. Any tips from this?
Don't give up. I applied to 30 dental schools and got into one, off the waitlist. I was not at all a perfect applicant. But, I love people and I love what I do. My hand skills were the worst in the class, but I kept practicing over and over and now I do well. If you are a person of value: the world will see it, even if it seems like that's not often true.
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Funny. What career is there where you don’t have to talk to people, have responsibilities, and accountabilities?
As a dental student, you have a very valid point lmao.
I think it's the scale he's talking about. But yeah, I can't think of any careers you can do where you don't have to talk to people a fair amount
@@ceruvelt8073Warehouse workers, all types of delivery driver, and truck drivers, night stockers, backhouse in restaurant, like dishwasher, baker, anyone in a mattress shop, car detailers etc.
Lots of creative work and singular endeavours have fairly low interaction and responsibility, because art is pretty undefined and subjective. Music, writing, art, design. Most cleaning jobs inside and out pretty low interaction, Get left alone for the majority of the time in a lot of trade jobs, landscaping, gardening, welding, mechanic, joinery, plastering, painting, cutting grass, masonry & bricklaying. Farming is pretty solo. Being a night baker. Night security guard. Manufacturing roles, shoe making, clothes, engineering, electronics, cars. (looking at a machine all day). Repair work. Professional solo sports are very free spirited. 1-1 coaching and teaching, because it's a predictable interaction and you're just sharing information that you already know, so low accountability and responsibility, then it's on the learner to take things in and do something with it. Being a TH-camr. A paid PHD research student. Being a coder, software developer. A stuntman. A sound engineer. Building marquees and event stages. Stacking shelves at night in a supermarket. All vehicle operating jobs are well, mostly just operating the vehicle, and that's pretty automatic once you're an experienced operator. Generally if you're passionate and spend a lot of time doing what you enjoy even if it involves lots of the things you've mentioned, doing something the right way and being interactive whilst doing it doesn't have to be framed negatively, human interactions, responsibility, accountability aren't always ironic things we have suffer because of work, they're fulfilling factors that feel good and are often natural byproducts when one generally enjoys work. As dentistry would be, say if you enter a flow state while working, and have ability with strangers, you'd likley develop anyway if you practiced for long enough as you know. Dentistry can be lots of pressure, also minimal room for much error, lots of typing. But some people enjoy all of those things or eventually get so good at them it dosent bother them. Just my thoughts. I think myers brings is a good personality test. Listen to yourself. Visualise. Try different things. Find an environment that suits you and work towards that. Wish ya'll the best.
the scale varies with each profession, a marketting executive for example versus a car mechanic. i dunno whats funny
Having great conversations with people is a skill which not everybody is born with! As most medical professionals we are always busy in our books trying to get the best grades and miss out on developing this skill. Some people are naturally blessed. But for those who aren't, doesn't mean they should loose all hope. Like all skills if you take genuine interest into improving yourself then you can eventually change. Social skills are learnable.
couldn't have said it better myself
I entered the world speaking 6 languages with dental drill in hand
This explain all my anxiety as a young dentist. But I think all those things (stress, quick decisions, responsibility) will bug you to some degree and you will end up working through those issues. Still I feel pure joy thinking about procedures that went well, planning new things and most of all patients that work through their fears. I agree 100% that those are important points to think through before going into dentistry
Dentistry is so great if you want a technical, hands on job. It's a lot more reading than what people assume, but it's all very interesting and generally a fun but hard journey! I'm not the most extroverted person, but helping people is so great, and if you like it you are in for a great career!
I wished I watched this before going into dentistry at 19y. I never liked having conversation with strangers, I don't hate it but I definitely don't enjoy it. I've become neutral about it after 5 years of school, and from the outside it might look like I have a good conversation going on but in reality I just turned my brain off and am totally on autopilot. I enjoy dentistry tho, especially endodontics.
This is great. I'm currently in nursing school, but seriously considering changing directions. I used to hate going to the dentist. Then after finishing a year of Invisalign, it completely changed things for me, and now im super passionate teeth and dental hygiene, and love watching all the procedures! lol
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Man, this is such good advise, im already a dentist and i feel trapped, im a person who loves talking to people and making sure people get treated well 100% of the time, but like you said we are humans and we do make mistakes, and i always feel like im just not good enough, its a scary feeling, very stressful to swallow that pill, it does not necessarily mean i didn't do the procedure correctly on a patient i just always feel like i could and should of done more or better, i hate it.
Which country are u from bro?
@@is-cy3zo USA my friend.
@@renay1291 I’m looking to go to dental school, I think you can do much more with dentistry being a dentist DMD/DDS. I am currently in dental hygiene school (last year) will be pursuing a bachelors because many dental schools require that. But I’m back and forth about it especially considering the costs and DAT scores. Keeps getting unrealistically competitive and more expensive which makes me rethink this :( I don’t have anyone who is a dentist personally have gone or is going through dental school can share their experiences and advice.
agree feel the same
@@sanaa_7337 can you update? I'm in the same back and forth situation between hygiene and dentist though I'm still in high school. I already got into colleges as a biology major but don't know if I should change to hygiene and have that as my backup (though I still would enjoy being a hygienist) since dental school requires so much ://.
So I was considering of becoming a Dental Hygienist and after watching this I know Dentistry is not right for me. Thank you for this video!
good luck!
Man you keep blessing me with your videos, from the PAT section to these real life videos, sincerely thank you Joel, I know it's tough to take time to make these videos instead of taking a break or something. Again, thank you and blessings to you brother! Keep doing these videos!
ty Newton! appreciate it
Great video, I wish more people would watch this before dental school. I know too many people who find themselves in this wrong field too late.
unfortunately agreed
Dentistry is the love of my life🤟🏼
here’s the funny thing i love talking to other people i just don’t like getting close but i love small talk!!
different strokes for different folks :)
You will be good in real estate
These things are all traits that can be worked on if someone wants to work on. If you have never worked in your life with people before, might be good to do that
See I thought dentistry was right for me and watching alot of dental school videos and I think it definitely made my love for dentistry even stronger now.
Dentistry USED to be a good field but with more and more corporate offices taking over not any more.. it’s a cattle call and corporate doesn’t care if u do quality work or not.. Also very hard on the body..
"Able to manage stress"
REALLY. This. I cannot stress how important this is. Some of my classmates in dental school gave up halfway though the course because of this. There's even someone who almost jumped from the campus' rooftop.
Hello!
I'm a student who thought of becoming a dentist. However apparently it is really hard to become one.
Could you please give me advices? Any will do.
You see, my family are not very well off and so I'd like to know as much as I can before choosing dentisty.
mental health is wealth
@@hipeopleofbikinibottom4007 I know this is quite a late reply but,
Just manage your time really well. And don't get stressed on every little thing I guess.
In my country, specially to the one I got into, has a very stressful environment. You need to finish this certain number of cases in a certain time (and getting a dental chair to do it is another stressful story) - and if you cannot do so, you'll repeat it again the following semester, mostly everything. All while attending lectures and doing your thesis. Some of my classmates broke down due to this.
Regarding financially, you need to be ready for it. Dentistry is an expensive course. Some of my professors who have children who goes to medical and dental school even told us that dentistry is much more expensive than their kids in medical school. Dentistry students, not only buy instruments but also the consumables. I don't know if other dental school in another country has the same policy.
@@iluvdrain Thank you for replying! And thank you for being honest.
Currently, I'm looking into other career paths. But know that I'll take your words into great consideration if I ever found myself back in dentistry.
Again, thank you. I'll be sure to tell my friends too, who are interested in this course.
And I pray that you, and your friends, classmates. Heck, every student whos in stress or in a very stressful enviroment to be able to get through this and to be able to gain so much more than what you guys have sacrificed.
Really, thank you so much for all of your hard work.
Joel says it the way it is. Great video, after 30 years as a dentist and faculty of large dental school what is said here is so accurate. The composite fillings story is so common in dentistry, you need to learn to master how to "kiss patient butt" frequently.
I am a dental hygienist. I don't mind most problems. However, I am not given enough time to cater to some patients. I am given either 30 minutes or 45 minutes. Some patients are new and haven't seen a dentist in years and are in pain. I am expected to take a full mouth series, as well as, clean their teeth and wait for the dentist to check. Some patients are disabled and I have to accomodate that. Some patients are unpleasant and uncooperative. I am chronically behind schedule and stressed.
I'm got Into dentistry because I really wanted to be compassionate to patients because dentisty is not covered by most insurance plans. So I wanted to be somone who really took care of their staff and patients and understanding of their needs
That’s an amazing video. I didn’t expect that, I thought you were going to talk hard things or something. I’m someone who’s planning on studying dentistry and this video shows that I’m really suitable for it. Plus I always analyze my dentist’s actions like psychologically when I’m at the clinic and yes most of the things you talked about are really true. One of my dentist’s problem was he used to get so stressed when removing me a teeth and another one who’s so introverted which makes me feel stressed! That’s why almost all the dentists talk a lot because that really helps both of us(patients & dentists)
Thank you for carrying me through the PAT section! 😂
glad you're still along for the journey!
@@jmey Hey Joel, where can I find your PAT tutorials everyone is mentioning! Is it apart of bootcamp? Love your videos!
@@tasnimgurey2335 yes! check out DAT Bootcamp's PAT Academy :)
Great video, I’ve had some bad dentist in the past 17 teen years and spent thousands of dollars caring for my teeth and just landed a good one, I’m pleased😁the office staff and the hygienist and the Dr. him self. Some say they’re not Dr. Well I’m going with it. I feel like,I’ve won the Lottery! 😁
BOOM I am completing my dental school in 2 months from now and this particular time is so stressful and full of work which legit not just anyone can handle 😵
you got this! almost there :)
How did it go?!
Dentistry has changed more thN i could have imagined. The regulatory and professional boards are a nightmare patients expectations are always needing to be managed. I had some success but i wish i would have had help. My oarents both didnt go to college so i graduated deeply on debt with no help. I wish all the new ones out there good luck.
I already got into dentistry and I am scaring of this video a lot. I am not sure whether or not I should be a dentist. If after watching the video I learn that I am not the person who should be a dentist, what am I gonna do?????
Keep exploring the field and asking yourself the right questions
The dentist has consistent hrs and a great income, via their suffering staff, especially the dental assistants. It’s the most humiliating field to be in. You get no respect, poor wages, and it wrecks your body, especially your back and eyes. The pay is ridiculous. Assistants are who really start the report building and the clinical information gathering as well as getting to know the patient. Dental assistants are most likely the last of the clinical staff to leave the building at night. Don’t ever ask your staff to help transfer a patient unless you want a legal battle. The most important member of your staff is the dental assistant. Keep that in mind. It’s the staff member you will spend the majority of your workday with throughout your career.
Sounds like working with people wasn’t a good choice for you.
You are wrong- you are working with a TEAM and you are one bit of it. Looks like dental assisting was not the right fit for you; if you are in a bad office you need to get out. And you need to grow up too. Yes I’m a RDA for 23 years and have had good and a couple of bad dentists, but I learned to love myself and get a new job where I was respected. Don’t blame others, look at your own shortcomings as well. Good luck!
I disagree that there are either introverts and extroverts. I can be both. Also, even if someone is an introvert that is a far cry from saying you don’t like people.
In general I like to have intellectual conversations and I do a lot of thinking and processing.
These aren’t mutually exclusive categories but more of a spectrum that most people exist somewhere in between the two.
I should have watched your video before entering a dentist, but I still love what I do as a dentist. I just started love even stress of dentistry to be successful.
What did you major in at university
Quite funny, as an NHS patient (UK) all my life, it's only in more recent years that dentists would say more than the occasional word to you. Chattiness was something the private patients were getting as standard. It was especially bad as a child. So the impression I had was dentists were often introverts, brusque almost to the point of rudeness. At times, the ones who seemed more friendly, seemed fake, but I can accept that "dentistry would be great w/o the patients" - certainly these days. In the past, I guess NHS patients would accept what they got & generally didn't whinge
I wish I never did it now...in $540k debt . Brother did math and economics and having great time in investment management. :( . I like money but not so much people.
unfortunately stories like this are not uncommon, really in lots of professions which is why it's so important to try to get informed. That being said, if you're already in it and decide to stay in dentistry, try to focus on the good aspects (there are many) - it will lead to you feeling more gratitude :)
@@karya1137 yes for dental school. for tuition fees equipment housing etc.
Ouch
as a shy person I think I am in the middle extrovert and introvert. I love talking to people but I have a hard time connecting and approaching.
I first started wanting to become a dentist because I’ve always loved teeth.
Great video, these are very important points.
Thanks! I made my decision. I got my acceptance into medical school and gonna become a doctor instead.
Suggested on another one your videos you do this video. You are spot on again.
;)
Him: To be a dentist and to enjoy the field, u have to like people.
me: *loses all the strength* oh my god 🤒
lol
If you tilt your head back any further, youre gonna fall over lol.
All jokes aside, fantastic video!
ty!!
Like people? Fuck that. Changing paths in my education. Thank you.
"You have to like people "... Well... Im out.
Everybody should go to the Dennis it’s good for you
Being a pilot 👩✈️ or Barrister at laws better than Dentist.
Lol this made me want to pursue dentistry more
that's what we like to hear!
Hello. I hope this finds you well. For native English speakers, if a patient has a gonial angle of 130 degrees, should this patient say: "The value of my gonial angle is 130 degrees" or "My gonial angle is 130 degrees"? If both are not correct, what can I say in this case?
Why would the patient say that? Anyway, either one works.
My gonial angle is 130°
yeah ight bro, work is gonna be demanding, its not hard to be a dentist imo
The Video was great and really helpful
ty Pani!
U should try plumbing
I have a Question!! There many types of Dentist out there but can I work as all of them? I mean can I be an orthodontist and Prosthodontist at the same time?
Like... why am I just discovering your channel??!!
👋
Hi. Quick question. I was thinking of getting some freezing off the web and some tools and using those to pull 2 bad teeth The reason is that I have no coverage and I’ve been basically blowing my budget going to the dentist. Like I just got a tooth extracted that cost another 200. So the question is do you think my idea is good or bad? I’m trying to get some feedback pre-opp. I’m not a dental student.
Thank you for this! How often do you have to give up on ergonomics? How do you keep your body healthy?
Will be making a video on this in the future. Summary: stretch during the day, don't contort yourself during procedures, don't overdo it during the day
Hi! So I want to be a orthodontist when I'm older.I have been told often that you need to go to college in order to do that,but I recently discovered a program by MINT dentistry that will be an easier and faster path.What option would you recommend is better?
How about the Dental hygiene?
Hi sir,
Iam Enoch
Chair Technician
5yrs Experience
Any job vacancy in your college?
Yep, I still wanna do it 🤣
Thank you so much 😂😂
Hey, how many years do u need to study at the university?
Depends on where you live - around 8 in North America
I need the money and the stabled schedule ill make it work 😂
Hello I am a Third year dentistry student and when our lab dental materials subjects started, I've started to doubt myself because I'm not really good in hands. I'm good at theories and other stuffs but the practical field and laboratory portion of dentistry made me fear it. I am always tensed and worried about the outcome and I don't feel happy and satisfied with my works in dental materials subject. 😞 I'm starting to get worried about the fact that I'm doubting myself to finish this course. It's already 1 month since our laboratory works online started and it's already damaging my mental health. I'm still thinking about it if I should continue my journey in dentistry or just give up and let it go 😞 I hope u can help me 😞
Just like what you said , I am good in people, I am hardworking but I don't think I already developed how to love dentistry 😞 I am still motivated by its extrinsic factors but not the intrinsic ones. It's making me worried if I should continue or what 😞
Well, same here. I don't think you should give up but I think you can keep going. Hopefully, you invest more time in practice and it gets better.
@@jeonwiwin8626 what about now? Did you give up?
I was among the very worst in the class, in handskills. But, I just kept practicing and practicing. There is no talent in dentistry: it's all skills. And skills CAN be learned, even if they don't come easily or naturally. Don't give up.
Is it just me or is this video just slightly sped up?
🤔
Yeah well I'm finding out that you can't really even hardly get dentistry care around this country anymore or at least I can't, and I pretty much got a whole mouth full of problems that need to slowly be worked through maybe not all at once, but there's really not much out there any more certainly in the way of state and government sponsored help programs and places they don't exist anymore.... There should be way way more state and government sponsored clinics where doctors and dentists are being paid top bill to care for homeless and people that can't afford these community health center places that they've got going now...naw it's really going downhill socially since I was a kid around this country in so many ways you can't even think of them all!
Missed one
***The person with really big fingers
Sincerely, All Patients lol
Hey just wondering, where did you do your undergrad (and what program was it if you don’t mind)? I’m a senior in High School that’s wants to go into dental and this would be helpful to me.
I studied medical science in undergrad, but truly as long as you get your prereqs it doesn't matter. Just study something you're interested in and can get a high GPA in
@@jmey I see, thanks! Currently debating between Life Sciences at University of Toronto or Biomedical at Ryerson University.
@@Pokemonzeldabro both good options! UofT notoriously hard for undergrad tho lol, so choose wisely!
@@jmey Definitely taking that into consideration, thanks!
I cant advise this enough...any young person...do something else. Dentistry is not good for so many reasons.
Can you elaborate
I bet you’re one of those who swears that oil pulling regrew your enamel and other crap like that! 🤦♀️🤦♀️
@jhamjhamjhopebts6873 I sure can...but I could literally write a book on it. It's not just 1 or 2 or 3 reasons....literally there are hundreds of reasons. Now, I of course am taking a negative angle, I tried my best to take the positive but you can only fool yourself for so long before you realize being honest is the obvious best way to serve yourself.
Let me just start with a few reasons everyone should truly ponder
(I am in the middle of another stressful frustrating day at the office...I want to send this much to you just to let u know I will get back to you as soon as I can.)
@@jhamjhamjhopebts6873 During covid, the world got to see what its like to wear a mask...how did a large majority of people feel about it...welcome to a dentist world, not only out that mask on but now let's look down (further airway constriction) let's now now throw on gloves and a lab coat and glasses (and sometime a face sheild) and let's work in a 4inch by 4 inch box (the mouth) and now let's zoom in to the world of millimeters and doing that day after day after day gets restrictive and claustrophobic real well, let alone your back, ahoulders, neck, elbow pain...and lets include dwell in a full day where hour after hour you are getting other peoples blood and spit shot in your face...literally. This is just a few few of hundreds and I literally mean hundreds of reasons why this career is one of the most challenging professions period. Many would openly call it quite insane.
Overpaid people
Im senior dental student
And my gratuation is this year 2021 pray for me😊🤗to be succeeding dentist
you got this!
Hey I’m a freshman in high school and I’m not sure what I want to do, I’m thinking of dental but I just want to know how you did in high school, what classes u took, ur major in college, and how hard was getting excepted into dental school? Thank you, it would mean a lot if u replied
@@harmeetpandey2825 Check out my friend Stephen Ray who has a good video on what HS students should do if interested in dentistry
@@jmey what is the title of the video?
Haven’t even watch yet and I know it’s a banger 🔥
😊
As an old fuddy duddy Dentist 33 years stuck in my ways; looks like the new generation can teach us a thing or two. Well done!
im actually really thankful for your videos because im in 8th currently and thinking about going into the medical field and im an actual introvert myself and that was one of my biggest worries because seeing you a dentist that has graduated and is established and earning money ect... im glad that im not alone! thank you.
me a young teenager who has been looking up to detists my whole life seeing this video and noticing that dentists’ lives are a bit harder than i thought (specifically the part where he said things about chances of people suing you and also angry customers)
grass always seems greener
I really appreciated this video, other videos about "people who shouldn't become dentists" or "Don't do dentistry if you're…" talk about if you are not good at science or math or artistic, which was really discouraging haha but this video didn't aim at aspects that you actually can fix with hard work and perseverance
ty! I intentionally didn't include those as I agree they are not reasons you won't like the field
@@jmey Do you have advice or an advice video for people who want to get into the field of dentistry but aren't coming from a typical dental student background (i.e. not science majors or older student or people who aren't scientifically/mathematically inclined)?
so basically most qualities that are required for most professional jobs
These are all very true. If I had watched this video before dental school, I probably would not have enrolled. I'm an introvert with low stress tolerance, anxious etc. First year after graduation was very stressful. On my third year now and I love it, I adapted, somehow it all worked out.
keep going, it gets better :)
How was dental school for you?
You described me, it’s encouraging to hear your story 😁
You need thick skin sometimes; people forget you're working for their benefit. You're on their side. Whenever times are rough just step back and realize the vast majority of your patients think positively of you. In it for the right reasons is definitely the best advice to give.
^great advice
As a dental assistant, you have no idea how many dentists I’ve worked with with 1) no patience, 2) no people skills and worst of all 3) absolutely egotistical and arrogant ... lord have mercy
sorry to hear that, but there are many nice dentists out there too!
I'm a 1st year dental student from India
Thank u for your guidance sir.....
hey I am also considering doing bds, is it worth?
Love the channel, and many great points here, but personally I disagree with the idea that someone shouldn't go into dentistry if they don't love the "intrinsic" parts of practice yet. Although it is definitely a predictor of career satisfaction among practicing dentists, it is impossible for an applicant to dental schools to know truly whether they will love performing the procedures. When I assisted a dentist before dental school I thought that restorative dentistry was so boring. It took holding the handpiece, sculpting composite, etc. myself to experience the esthetic satisfaction. Likewise I could not have appreciated the tediousness of making and adjusting removable dentures by shadowing a dentist alone.
If loving the intrinsic parts of dentistry also means a commitment to maximizing patients' oral health, ironically I feel that this removes pleasure from doing the day-to-day clinical procedures. In the US we are basically only compensated for managing the decline of oral health...we don't get paid to keep people healthy through prevention. Hence the obvious difference in attitudes towards the profession between public health dentists and "wet finger" dentists.
Anyway, my point is that all dental school applicants should accept that they are taking a leap of faith to some degree regarding their future career satisfaction. Although it can be minimized with exposure to the profession through shadowing and assisting, it is necessary and unavoidable.
all good points! when I say "love the intrinsic parts", I don't intend to mean potential predents are going to holistically understand the career. Rather than point I'm trying to make is that it's important to know what dentistry is all about and you accumulate that knowledge by shadowing. I certainly didn't know enough about the field when I went into and I think I got lucky to still like it, but I encourage potential dentists to better understand the career before they jump in for the lifestyle
Also seeing how many future dentists from around the world follow this channel, it blows my mind how in most countries, teenagers in secondary school must decide whether they will have the disposition and professional interest to become a good dentist. This video enlightens us on how much more difficult it must be for those students to make this decision, considering how hard it is for older American college graduates.
@@jmey Yes that clarifies your point for me, and I am in total agreement! Would recommend to anyone reading this to shadow as much as possible, and to shadow multiple dentists at different offices.
Good a point about introverts vs extroverts.
Just something to think about: clients might be introverts too.
I am an introvert. I want to go to the dentist and get down to business. I don't want to make small talk, we aren't coffee buddies. So I appreciate a dentist who discusses treatment options, costs and scheduling. And then we hunker down an he/she focuses on the task at hand.
This is why I hate going to get my hair done. I love having stylish hair, but the amount of talking is annoying. Again, I want to talk about style, procedure, possibly long-term strategies if you are transitioning from one extreme hair style to another.
Then I want them to get down to business and be focused on what they are doing. Not yakking away and "changing" the style because they got distracted and forgot what we had agreed on.
FYI: with both dentists and hairstylist, things don't always go as plan. I am fine with that as by trade I am a project manager. So staying focused and then stopping and figuring out the right course correction is best, is something I get.
Therefore yakking about your kids, pets, who and what you did last weekend is out of scope and doesn't allow for on the objective course correction while still trying to maintain the primary goal, to be achieved should it arise. If someone isn't focused, then the initial goal could become a misalignment of communication. Something neither parties want.
Just thought I would put that out there.
Some clients might actually prefer a dentist who IS an introvert. 😊
Your video has been very helpful! Throughout high school and the beginning of undergrad I didn’t really know what to do, but I really liked science and want to know how the body works. Right now I’m finishing junior year in undergrad and now starting to lean toward dentistry. I’ve started shadowing and volunteering at dental offices and have enjoyed watching the dentists work and help people. I’m now thinking about going to dental school. Do you think it’s worth it to go through all those years to become a dentist? Is it rewarding? I’m scared of being drained and not having a social life during those important years in your 20s although I’m willing to put in the work and make these sacrifices. Also, I heard owning your own practice in the future might be more difficult as dentistry is becoming more saturated and insurance companies continue to open their own practices. Because of this some dentist had to go the corporate route which is fine in my opinion, but I do want to be able to own a practice at some point. Do you know some other ways to help guide me to the decision of if dentistry really is a good path for me. Sorry for the really long comment lol!
I can't tell you if dentistry is the right choice for you, but I certainly love it and think it's a great career!
Go for med school instead bro. It's a safer and more fulfilling path
Hit ‘em with the facts 👏🏼
WOW.. perhaps one of the best TH-cam vids I’ve seen! You have nailed what it takes ( or not!) to have a happy career in this difficult profession of ours. I’ve been practicing for 30 years and still adore it. But it took me many years to work out what you’ve succinctly laid out in less than 10 minutes. This vid should be mandatory for ANYONE considering dentistry. So many colleagues I have known have burned out because they weren’t cut out for it- for the reasons you so eloquently laid out. Please keep doing your vids 👍
ty Michael!
Price decently and fair. Dont charge 2 grand for dentures. Thats how you get patients to like and trust you. Also accept insurance, or tie dental with medical, you know, because you can die from a bad infected mouth. How is that not medical? Stop referrals! I know what i need, dont need to wait 2 weeks so you can call a buddy and get him paid also. Referrals is just another way to charge the patient out the ass 10 different times. Also, if you dont do anything but look in my mouth and literally thats it, dont freaking charge for a 3 minute visit. Thats why noone likes any doctor but especially dentist/ oral surgeons.
I really appreciate this content, let me thinking you know?
Good job on this insightful video. I practiced for 42 years and retired 4 years ago. I couldn’t have said it better.
I retired after 38 years as a private practice DDS. I cherish the memories, relationships, and challenges of those years! As the son of a logger in Oregon, I knew how fragile finances were in many households and forgave many “receivables”. No regrets and a treasure chest of appreciation of the life I have been blessed to live!
Thank you! I working hard to get in to a university to learn dentistry. I a little gross out of things like blood and inplant a teeth..And i was worry about if this isnt right for me. But all the other part was my type of things and now im sure i wanna go this path. Im gonna fight with the uncomfourtable feeling!
oh no
Dentistry is surely not for introverts 😢😢😢realized so late 😢😢
Am looking forward to becoming a dentist but I need time for my partner
Im actually in my final year but I burned out and failed exams many times. I have panic attacks and can't handle the stress. But it's my last year. And I studied a lot. And don't know what to do 😔 I'm 27 and if I quit the school what should I do?
Dont giveup 👍👍
Keep going!! You have finished the hardest part you’re too close to reaching your dreams it’s sounds to me that you’re one more step away from it and you see a light at the end of the tunnel
It’s okay you can’t success without making mistakes that’s a normal part of learning i strive to be like you i will follow your path too
Don't give up
What's so fun about Dentistry ? In my experience Dentistry was absolutely crap.
What experience exactly?
I am someone who is kinda afraid of responsibly and have no skill in the artistic field at alllllll... Overthinker indicive person who is considering to become a dentist... Do you think the artistic skill can be developed in collage, and do you think the other issues can be overcame with learning or at least won't be able to affect the process of work??
If I have a high school gpa of 2.3 is there a way I can make up for it and enter dental school?
Btw I like the video.
you bet!
@@jmey thanks
What do you recommend doing?
im a dentist and orthodontist now. and too late to realize all of this 😂😅. too late to see this video
It is the most stressful job...this is the sad reality.
if you cant stand to check people's mouth first thing in the morning all day and everyday.. dentistry is not for you LOL
I shadowed over 300 hrs of dentistry before graduating. was waitlisted in 3 schools and didn’t get in. Working now after a PostBacc. Postbacc grades were great. My DAT score is average (20) but my passion is high. In my state when I talk to dental students they all seem to be in the latter end with perfect GPA’s and amazing scores….but horrible person skills or bed side manners. It seems dental schools say they want well rounded applicants but in honesty pick competitively scored applicants who may lack the human side of being a care provider. I’ve done some mock ups and summer programs. Prior to my waitlisting and my hands skills were above average compared to some in my cohort who were brilliant and yet they got acceptances and I didn’t. I feel a bit defeated. What do you recommend? I would do a dental job but currently I’m focusing on saving money and I can’t swing putting in hrs doing dental related work. I now work as a chemist. But would love to gain proper admission. Any tips from this?
This is random but you seem like a good person, I hope everything works out well for you 💓
Try dental hygienist school
Don't give up. I applied to 30 dental schools and got into one, off the waitlist. I was not at all a perfect applicant. But, I love people and I love what I do. My hand skills were the worst in the class, but I kept practicing over and over and now I do well. If you are a person of value: the world will see it, even if it seems like that's not often true.
Great vid, thanks for being so honest!
thanks Phil!!
What ever u said it apply to many professions . No thing is new
Thank you! Luckily not entirely any of them...
Not the best with stress but I love a bit if thrill and tension!
there ya go! reframe stress as thrill and you're golden :)
@@jmey spot on!
If i have a bachelor's of pharmacy in my country ik the us doesn't have one can i take the dat and study dental medicine