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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!
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.
@@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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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. 😊
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.
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 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!
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 ://.
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
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)
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..
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)?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
I feel like it depends as well because I’m quite an introvert and handle stress badly but am working on myself, the world is always easier for extroverts and ppl who don’t get stressed out as much, but it shouldn’t stop you from pursuing a career u like because u can gradually improve urself, every job is stressful and requires talking to people
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.
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.
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! 😁
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!
"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.
Ok so I was in home schooling from 8th-10th grade. I went into ged classes took the test and failed the math. I then had to become a caregiver to a older family member who had a brain anerism. I took care of her and took her to speech and physical therapy and got a job at a grocery store first as a cashier and then working western union. I didnt think college would ever be possible for me. Bevause I knew that althoigh I could learn, I had to work very very hard to maintain As and Bs. And math was the subject I struggked in. I have no problem with basic math But I dont want to deal with anything more than that and most definitely on a regular basis. I personally hated comstantly dealing with the public in a grocery store. Angry and rude customers really got on my nerves. But I am well mannered and was friendly to folks no matter what. But my stress levels was so very high. It was really getting on my nerves so bad that I was in tears when I got home. I guess you can say Im an introverted person. Although im ok if Im dealing with 1 person or a few people at a time sometimes if everyone is nice. I really dont like talking anymore than I have too. Im friendly and will greet people and ask how they are doing etc. But I dont wa t to get into a deep comversation if I can avoid it. I personally love my me time and not dealing with the public in a grocery store. But I was able to do my job just find with doing western union or working as a cashier. And handling alot of money. I know Im late to the game. But if I get my GED. I want to know what career path would be a wise choice for me. A job that has a great salary, flexible hours, and I can rest assured im not going to have trouble finding a job. Something that is not overly challenging mentally and physically and stressful. Something that does not require me doing challenging math. I should tell you I already have phyacial issues and pains Im personally draling with my back. I have 2 herinated discs, scoliosis and arthritis and inflammation. I need ro know I can sit or stand up or walk if I need too. I want to know my carrer oprions that are best for someone like myself. Considering that I do not want to have to EVER study calculas or trig. I would prefer to avoid studying any math at all in college. But if I do have to study math. It needs to not be overly challenging with algebra geometry etc. I dont know anything aboit the expeeience of high school and credits and majors and college because I never went to a regular high school sence I was in home schooling. So that world is unknown for me. Now I wonder if I could take a chance and see if I can get my ged and go to college for a better income. Now some people like to go to college for something they already know they will truly enjoy. My joys and hobbies is definitely music, singing, Im a singer and musician, I love acting in theater, i love to perform on stage. I also enjoy cooking and wish I was as good as a chef sometimes, and Ive been a good care giver to several family members. So even though im an introvert. People like me because Im down to earth, kind, a good listener, I rather hear you talk, then I talk, and Im patient and understanding and compassionate when somebody is sick or disabled and needs help. But that doesnt nean I want to make a carrer bathing old peoppe in a nursing hole and cleaning bed pans. Id rather be a garabge man and took garabage than bathe people I dont know. I worry about being bored in a job and overly stressed, and constantly confused and my knowledge overly challenged every single day. I mean Ive grown use to having jobs that are not mentally challenging. They are just basic easy jobs and no math required sometimes or if math and money is involved. Its all basic and its not challenging. So yes I want a job that is not memtally challenging and draining. I dont like feeling like Im in a classroom all the time. And I do not want to have to return back to school to like some prifessioms require to learn more. I just want to go to college, get it done and never step back in again. I have my challenges in school. Mainly math, i did so much better in my other subjects. So I have to accept myself and my weaknesses. And Im having a hard time thinking about what carreer paths would be good for someone like me with a good salary that does not involve math. I heard that about a Sonographer Average Annual Salary: $69,000 Working in the medical field is a great way to earn big paychecks, and sonography is one of the few specialties in this industry that doesn’t require much math I heard. Sonographers specialize in reading sonograms (images produced by an ultrasound). While this diagnostic tool is most known for its use in maternity wards, it’s also frequently used to detect other injuries and ailments. But I wonder what their daily lives are. Is it boring? I wonder what options I have for something a little more enjoyable? Ugh, I have no idea what carreer path would be good for me. Anybody have ideas or advice?
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 😵
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.
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
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
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!
Im a highly educated person who does heavy manual labor for a living. I could spout off endless litanties of knowledge while punching out a mountian lion and last time I broke a bone, I laughed. Every time I go to the dentist, I weep like a child. Absolutely every time. Last time I accidentally bit the dentist. I'll convulse involuntarily. I'll feel like I'm choking and gonna die. The simple reality is dentistry unlocks a lock of peoples big fears, but if they are practical, they just keep going anyway. Because you have got to keep your teeth. And that's not even factoring kids into the equation. At any rate, my dentist has the patience of a saint. I appreciate her. People go into it for a lot of reasons. But often without knowing coping skills for dealing with a wide variety of people in varying stages of being okay with being in a vulnerable position. I think not a lot of other jobs really have the element of half the clientele is aggressively facing down their unique, primal fears just to get in the door. ....maybe veterinarians. At any rate, my dentist suggests that yoga has helped her a lot, and also she was stay at home mom for a while and that got her used to insanity lmaooo. And making sure that she is careful with what media she consumes and making time for taking time out. Id imagine you'd definitely have to keep those holistic elements in mind and really structure your life to include them whether or not you want to. Because I'm apparently one of the "good" patients, and I'm a weeping snapping turtle.
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 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?????
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 :)
Well I didn't know that dentistry was going to be so emotionally and physically taxing. I wanted either medicine or dentistry but because I don't believe in myself I chose the supposedly lower responsibility. I'm barely a year into my career and there are days where I dread going to work.
@@daffyduk77 I'd like to think those living in 2023, in a high education field wouldn't be so tunnel-visioned as to not know what what SWE or FAANG is, especially since those in medicine love to ride the AI/Chat-GPT hype train. It isn't even that esoteric of a term considering Engineering and Medicine are two common choices people decide between when looking to pursue a high paying career. Apart from that, a quick Google search would help if you're really living under a rock.
@@jayrollo1352 This assumption that this rarefied "high priests of tech" acronym gobbledegook makes you so special that everyone else must make the effort to assimilate your buzzword BS even though it has zero bearing on 95% of normal people's lives ... try getting into the real world outside of your bubble. Have a nice day
Why do many say "I hate going to the dentist " The supreme ideology of the dental profession is to eliminate the necessity for its own existence...dentistry is A NECESSITY even if nobody likes coming for our services.
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.
More than merely blacksmiths or tooth level technicians dentists are the true orthopedic doctors of the head and neck. Unfortunately it is difficult to find highly competent clinicians who can deliver effective care in this capacity, which is solely attributable to this profession. The tide needs to shift in a systemic way where more clinicians are getting the proper training and care is more widely available and I don't see that happening.
The problem is. Very difficult to be trained as a Dentist and got a degree 📜 and license. However, patients orientation the market. Doing some kindergarten works
in iceland we have a device where the bed lays people down and i want to be a dentist and yeah wish me luck im 14 and im gonna go to england for the dentist school hope i get in
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’ve been wanting to become a dentist since i was young but specifically a pediatric dentist…. is it still possible!!! I’m not really wanting to do general because i’m wanting to work with kids..
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?
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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!
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
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
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
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!
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!
so basically most qualities that are required for most professional jobs
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?
@jasonbaddie hello, yes! i’m a freshman in college now.
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.
Haven’t even watch yet and I know it’s a banger 🔥
😊
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.
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. 😊
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 😁
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
join us!
Dentistry is the love of my life🤟🏼
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
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 ://.
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
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!
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
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..
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)?
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.
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
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?
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.
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
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.
You speak very well doc. You do not seem like an introvert. Love your videos
Totally agree with you! Greetings from a final year dental student from Pakistan 🤝
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 job on this insightful video. I practiced for 42 years and retired 4 years ago. I couldn’t have said it better.
I feel like it depends as well because I’m quite an introvert and handle stress badly but am working on myself, the world is always easier for extroverts and ppl who don’t get stressed out as much, but it shouldn’t stop you from pursuing a career u like because u can gradually improve urself, every job is stressful and requires talking to people
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.
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.
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! 😁
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!
me half way through the video not realizing it's for dentists not RDH. lol thanks so much for this though these are helpful tips regardless.
Hit ‘em with the facts 👏🏼
"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.
Ok so I was in home schooling from 8th-10th grade.
I went into ged classes took the test and failed the math.
I then had to become a caregiver to a older family member who had a brain anerism. I took care of her and took her to speech and physical therapy and got a job at a grocery store first as a cashier and then working western union.
I didnt think college would ever be possible for me.
Bevause I knew that althoigh I could learn, I had to work very very hard to maintain As and Bs.
And math was the subject I struggked in.
I have no problem with basic math
But I dont want to deal with anything more than that and most definitely on a regular basis.
I personally hated comstantly dealing with the public in a grocery store. Angry and rude customers really got on my nerves.
But I am well mannered and was friendly to folks no matter what.
But my stress levels was so very high.
It was really getting on my nerves so bad that I was in tears when I got home.
I guess you can say Im an introverted person.
Although im ok if Im dealing with 1 person or a few people at a time sometimes if everyone is nice. I really dont like talking anymore than I have too. Im friendly and will greet people and ask how they are doing etc. But I dont wa t to get into a deep comversation if I can avoid it.
I personally love my me time and not dealing with the public in a grocery store.
But I was able to do my job just find with doing western union or working as a cashier. And handling alot of money.
I know Im late to the game. But if I get my GED. I want to know what career path would be a wise choice for me.
A job that has a great salary, flexible hours, and I can rest assured im not going to have trouble finding a job.
Something that is not overly challenging mentally and physically and stressful.
Something that does not require me doing challenging math.
I should tell you I already have phyacial issues and pains Im personally draling with my back.
I have 2 herinated discs, scoliosis and arthritis and inflammation.
I need ro know I can sit or stand up or walk if I need too.
I want to know my carrer oprions that are best for someone like myself. Considering that I do not want to have to EVER study calculas or trig. I would prefer to avoid studying any math at all in college. But if I do have to study math. It needs to not be overly challenging with algebra geometry etc.
I dont know anything aboit the expeeience of high school and credits and majors and college because I never went to a regular high school sence I was in home schooling.
So that world is unknown for me.
Now I wonder if I could take a chance and see if I can get my ged and go to college for a better income.
Now some people like to go to college for something they already know they will truly enjoy.
My joys and hobbies is definitely music, singing, Im a singer and musician, I love acting in theater, i love to perform on stage.
I also enjoy cooking and wish I was as good as a chef sometimes, and Ive been a good care giver to several family members.
So even though im an introvert. People like me because Im down to earth, kind, a good listener, I rather hear you talk, then I talk, and Im patient and understanding and compassionate when somebody is sick or disabled and needs help.
But that doesnt nean I want to make a carrer bathing old peoppe in a nursing hole and cleaning bed pans.
Id rather be a garabge man and took garabage than bathe people I dont know.
I worry about being bored in a job and overly stressed, and constantly confused and my knowledge overly challenged every single day.
I mean Ive grown use to having jobs that are not mentally challenging.
They are just basic easy jobs and no math required sometimes or if math and money is involved. Its all basic and its not challenging.
So yes I want a job that is not memtally challenging and draining.
I dont like feeling like Im in a classroom all the time. And I do not want to have to return back to school to like some prifessioms require to learn more.
I just want to go to college, get it done and never step back in again.
I have my challenges in school. Mainly math, i did so much better in my other subjects.
So I have to accept myself and my weaknesses.
And Im having a hard time thinking about what carreer paths would be good for someone like me with a good salary that does not involve math.
I heard that about a Sonographer
Average Annual Salary: $69,000
Working in the medical field is a great way to earn big paychecks, and sonography is one of the few specialties in this industry that doesn’t require much math I heard.
Sonographers specialize in reading sonograms (images produced by an ultrasound). While this diagnostic tool is most known for its use in maternity wards, it’s also frequently used to detect other injuries and ailments.
But I wonder what their daily lives are. Is it boring?
I wonder what options I have for something a little more enjoyable?
Ugh, I have no idea what carreer path would be good for me.
Anybody have ideas or advice?
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?!
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
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!
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!
Nice video. Many Dentist not been able to take stress after buying the practice.
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
Great vid, thanks for being so honest!
thanks Phil!!
I first started wanting to become a dentist because I’ve always loved teeth.
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!
im a dentist and orthodontist now. and too late to realize all of this 😂😅. too late to see this video
Like people? Fuck that. Changing paths in my education. Thank you.
Great video, these are very important points.
Everybody should go to the Dennis it’s good for you
Im a highly educated person who does heavy manual labor for a living. I could spout off endless litanties of knowledge while punching out a mountian lion and last time I broke a bone, I laughed.
Every time I go to the dentist, I weep like a child. Absolutely every time. Last time I accidentally bit the dentist. I'll convulse involuntarily. I'll feel like I'm choking and gonna die.
The simple reality is dentistry unlocks a lock of peoples big fears, but if they are practical, they just keep going anyway. Because you have got to keep your teeth. And that's not even factoring kids into the equation.
At any rate, my dentist has the patience of a saint. I appreciate her.
People go into it for a lot of reasons. But often without knowing coping skills for dealing with a wide variety of people in varying stages of being okay with being in a vulnerable position.
I think not a lot of other jobs really have the element of half the clientele is aggressively facing down their unique, primal fears just to get in the door.
....maybe veterinarians.
At any rate, my dentist suggests that yoga has helped her a lot, and also she was stay at home mom for a while and that got her used to insanity lmaooo. And making sure that she is careful with what media she consumes and making time for taking time out.
Id imagine you'd definitely have to keep those holistic elements in mind and really structure your life to include them whether or not you want to. Because I'm apparently one of the "good" patients, and I'm a weeping snapping turtle.
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.
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 :)
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 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
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
Thanks! I made my decision. I got my acceptance into medical school and gonna become a doctor instead.
Well I didn't know that dentistry was going to be so emotionally and physically taxing. I wanted either medicine or dentistry but because I don't believe in myself I chose the supposedly lower responsibility. I'm barely a year into my career and there are days where I dread going to work.
Suggested on another one your videos you do this video. You are spot on again.
;)
I'm a SWE at FAANG, I'm so sick of SWE. I think I would love dentistry man.
You need to learn to communicate first. Other than in acronyms incomprehensible to those outside your realm
@@daffyduk77 I'd like to think those living in 2023, in a high education field wouldn't be so tunnel-visioned as to not know what what SWE or FAANG is, especially since those in medicine love to ride the AI/Chat-GPT hype train. It isn't even that esoteric of a term considering Engineering and Medicine are two common choices people decide between when looking to pursue a high paying career. Apart from that, a quick Google search would help if you're really living under a rock.
@@jayrollo1352 This assumption that this rarefied "high priests of tech" acronym gobbledegook makes you so special that everyone else must make the effort to assimilate your buzzword BS even though it has zero bearing on 95% of normal people's lives ... try getting into the real world outside of your bubble. Have a nice day
Dentistry is surely not for introverts 😢😢😢realized so late 😢😢
also, if you don't have dexterity, fine motoric or are lefthanded - you might not be a good match for dentistry
so helpful! Thankful
Him: To be a dentist and to enjoy the field, u have to like people.
me: *loses all the strength* oh my god 🤒
lol
Why do many say "I hate going to the dentist "
The supreme ideology of the dental profession is to eliminate the necessity for its own existence...dentistry is A NECESSITY even if nobody likes coming for our services.
All is that we should be good at conversation with others right
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.
More than merely blacksmiths or tooth level technicians dentists are the true orthopedic doctors of the head and neck. Unfortunately it is difficult to find highly competent clinicians who can deliver effective care in this capacity, which is solely attributable to this profession. The tide needs to shift in a systemic way where more clinicians are getting the proper training and care is more widely available and I don't see that happening.
My first day as a residential dental officer, wish me luck. 😂❤😢 I have mixed feelings
What ever u said it apply to many professions . No thing is new
The problem is. Very difficult to be trained as a Dentist and got a degree 📜 and license.
However, patients orientation the market. Doing some kindergarten works
oh no
Being a pilot 👩✈️ or Barrister at laws better than Dentist.
in iceland we have a device where the bed lays people down and i want to be a dentist and yeah wish me luck im 14 and im gonna go to england for the dentist school hope i get in
Lol this made me want to pursue dentistry more
that's what we like to hear!
I'm currently a 2nd yr. dentistry student and I cannot even dare watch this lol
I love this video, thanks so much!
sadly some dentists are really bad , some are really good, the bad have limited experience and sometimes claim differently sadly the patient suffers
U should try plumbing
Almost every decent job is super stressful.
WELL SAID!!😊
Awesome video, as always.
thanks joey!
I am here for the stress part
All these negatives apply to all other careers. So why not just choose the highest paying one with the most job security and status.
What's so fun about Dentistry ? In my experience Dentistry was absolutely crap.
What experience exactly?
Like... why am I just discovering your channel??!!
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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
How much of this would apply for someone who is looking into just becoming a hygenist.
"You have to like people "... Well... Im out.
I’ve been wanting to become a dentist since i was young but specifically a pediatric dentist…. is it still possible!!! I’m not really wanting to do general because i’m wanting to work with kids..
im intrigued as to why and how and staff member could sue you
the list of reasons (whether valid or not) is infinite
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
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?