What to do in High School if you want to go to Dental School || Brittany Goes to Dental School
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- 6 tips on what I think you should do in high school if you are interested in becoming a dentist!
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I want to become a dentist but I'm always on and off on it because I am afraid it is too hard and I'm afraid I won't be smart enough!!😭
+Cindy Orihuela you never know unless you try! Don't give up before you make an effort
That sounds like you have a confidence problem
You need to overcome it ;)
Meditation 🧘♀️
Same!!! I’ve always been interested in being a dentist, and procedures of the tooth but I am not amazing at science subjects so I’m scared
SAME!
"Don't procrastinate on studying..."
Whoops....kinda doing that rn
HAHAH Don't worry, we all do it :)
> Low SAT
> Merit classes
> Got a D in chemistry
Yep :")
Im having second thoughts
When ur a junior and you've been taking art classes to study in art but I've had an epiphany and want to be a dentist 😫
Still have time!
This is the situation im in now!
@@monicaramirez2934 do there’s so much art in dentistry 🙂
i love u so much i am a first year dental student the same like u and u help me being motivated all the time i am from egypt btw. and please do not ever stop making videos cus dam we dental students need to be motivated because of the amount of study and assignments we have so thank u so much
You are so sweet! How is dental school going for you so far?
much better with ur videos company all the time
mariem behary what university in Egypt?
How’s dental school going? It’s been 3 years 😃
Hey Brittany! I'm on 11 grade of high school, since last year I have been thinking and planning to study dentistry!! I am so so excited! I want all ready go into university. I'm 17 years old, I'm from Mexico; since then I decided I wanted to study that I have been thinking and thinking that, I seriously can not wait! I hope when I get into there I really like it and be my fort, because I don't want to be changing career and loosing semesters. All that things from dentistry I feel are so interesting! I'm really liking you channel about how is going! Keep going! I'm really enjoying it. Good luck thank you very much! 😉
Thank you for the support! Good luck in school and keep working hard :D
I wanna be an orthodontist, I’m a sophomore in HS, any classes u recommend?
oh and consider me ur biggest fan i looove being a dental student
Thanks for the video, I am thinking of becoming a pediatric dentist and I will be shadowing my dentist in April. These tips are really helpful
:)
That's awesome! Good luck to you and thank you for watching :D
Im gonna be a future orthodontist, but itll take 11 years of my life sadly.
It will go by so fast!
@@brittanywatu4835 thx
@@trentpalmer3454 at least college is fun unlike highschool
Het Britanny, I am an aspiring dentist and currently a grade nine student. I have been watching your videos for some time now and am very inspired by them..keep up the good work and all the best with your endeavors.
In my country(Bosnia and Herzegovina) there are like medical high schools, and you have directions for example to be dental tehnican and stomatology nurse, and I'm going in that high school and it's amazing
That's so cool! Good luck to you :)
I'm not the strongest science student. Will that matter when I go to college? I'll hopefully be a Biology major
What do you mean by "not the strongest"?
i loveeeee your channel!! honestly i wanna become a dentist in the future and your channel helps me so much💓💓 keep doing these & thank u✨✨
Thank you!! :)
How's it going with you're studies?
Oh wow 3 years ago😭 well I’m in my 3rd year of college, but I’m on a pre-PA track, not dentistry lol! So far, so good 😂
@@Infinitiess that's nice to hear 😂
Hey Brittany
I live in the UK and want to become a dentist.. The system here is different to the US but I still watch your videos and love them a lot 💛
Thank you! :)
Hi, I am highly interested on becoming a dentist your videos are so helpful!! Is majoring in math in high school necessary to get into dental school? Like will it help you a lot more or less when you're in dental school?
In dental school we focus on the biological sciences, not math, so it is not necessary. However, if you enjoy math and would like to major in it, that's fine too. You can major in anything to apply to dental school.
@@brittanywatu4835 I am very interested on becoming a dentist but I am becoming a 10th grader and I want to be a dentist to help other people with there teeth and I don’t mind blood or sharp things I love kids and I want to be a kids dentist
I NEEDED THIS CHANNEL OMG U TUBE HAS BLESSED ME OMG OMG OMG THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Used to be an electronics hobbyist when I was growing up..went to university
Ran away from electrical engineering because of calculus..switched major
Now I'm a dentist 😂
I'm so stressed out cos I'm in year ten of highschool and Physics and chemistry are subjects which i do take, but I'm not managing in them. They're wayyy too difficult. Mainly cos my 1st teacher didn't teach us well so now im lost since the foundation is not there.
However my Biology marks are excellent.
I definitely want to go into dentistry. Please help.
Have you tried getting help from a tutor?
hello brittany !!
I'm from France in France we have a total different system we don't have high school we have a normal secondary school we call it "lycée" so we study there 3years then we pass the baccalaureate exam then we pass the acceptance test for medicine faculty .. in dentistry here we study 6years then we pass a specialty test if we pass it we will study more 4years the specialty we like ex: orthopedic
I'm a third year student I wish you all the best. and remember "no pain no gain" because the following year will be tough
Thank you so much! Good luck to you too! Thank you for sharing what dental school is like in France! It is always interesting to learn what dentistry is like around the world. :)
Brittany Watu your welcome
and keep sharing videos please
:)
Kind of worried about undergraduate starting next semester didn't do so hot in HS had a B average GPA
Check out Thomas Frank's TH-cam channel! He makes a ton of great videos about study strategies that has helped me out a lot!
Brittany Watu I am going to High School which math and science classes should I take?
Mission Noel i think mathematics, biology, chemistry & physics
I LOVE ❤️your channel so much
Brittany. I want to become an orthodontist and seeing your videos really motivates me to chase after my dream.
Can you tell me what schools would I have to attend after high school to become an orthodontist.
New subbie 💖
Do grades matter in highschool to get into dentistry?
im british and i want one day to become an orthodentist
That's awesome! Work hard and follow your dreams :)
Brittany Watu yes thanks you
Wow great video! I haven't taken physics yet sooo idk 😂 how crucial is it to take?
+Layla Adrian are you strong in math? Math was never my thing so maybe that's why physics was more challenging for me!
Brittany Watu hmm ok. I'll have to see , I'm sort of in between with math haha. Thank you :)
let say I'm interested in dentistry but I haven't explored any other careers...what other careers should I look into that are in the medical field, have lots of social interactions, make good money, and allow you to work with your hands?
So the subjects that i should focus on are chemistry, physics and biology i heard that u should be good at math to become a dentist is this right?
I'm actually horrible at math :)
Hey! I its my first year in dentistry and I would like to know whether I should tale active participation in the co curricular activities organized by my college or focus only on studying because Im very well aware of the fact that the syllabus is enormous and no doubt its difficult. Also I want to become a topper but I also don't want to lose the little love i have for those fun activities because I think i may not get such opportunities in future.
Hey omg I just found this video and should definitely watched it earlier :(( I’m in year 11 of high school I did not take chemistry but I took biology and physics .I’m interested in pursuing dentistry in the future. May I know is it possible? Do dentist course requires a lot of knowledge from chemistry ?
I’m only in 9th grade right now but I’ve grown really fond of orthodontics. I am taking all AP classes except in math. I’m trying to learn more about this process so I can better prepare myself ahead of time and not wait until my senior year. I know I might change my mind but that’s exactly why I’m looking into it. My biggest issue is procrastination, I do everything at last minute the day it’s due which is probably bad 😬 Also, do you have any helpful tips for better sleep or a better sleeping schedule?
Make a study schedule so that you avoid procrastination, that way you can sleep earlier!
Brittany Watu thanks 🙏🏼
What are the steps to go to dentistry and what is the fastest way to finish dentistry?
After high school, 4 years of university to get a Bachelors degree, and then 4 years of dental school. I believe pharmacy school is 4 years as well.
What year do you recommend dental shadowing?
Hi!! want to get into dental school and I'm really good in science but I am not good in math, will I be fine without doing math in high school if I'm planning to go into dentistry? Thanks!
+Dania Jallad hi dental school has zero math! For high school, just make sure to do the math requirements that are necessary.
Thank you for this video 😎👍🏼
You're welcome! :)
Hi Brittany I'm in my 1st year of my bachelor's degree. Which was your major ? And how did you manage to be patient and wait before entering dental school? Lol I have 4 years to go 😅
My major was Biological Sciences. Don't worry, undergrad goes by so fast, you will be done before you know it! :)
Hey I wanna know does a person go to a 2 or 4 year college complete the prerequisites, then apply for dental hygiene school because I'm really confused?
Yes, usually you complete the prerequisites first and then apply for dental hygiene school. :)
Brittany Watu thanks!
Sataizha White 2yrs of prerequisits then apply to a Hygienist program 😊
Do you really need to take AP classes in bio and chemistry or normal bio and chemistry should be fine?
I am going to be starting my senior year in high school and am very interested in becoming an orthodontist. I have never been a fan of science and averagely passed all my science classes with a B. I know nothing about dentistry or anything of that nature. I guess what I'm asking is if becoming an orthodontist and going down that path through college, dental school, etc., would be right for me given I am interested, yet knowing I am not advanced in science. I wonder if I set myself up with all the required classes for dental school, would I pass? I just don't know exactly what I'm getting in to.
Hi can you please tell me after finishing my a-level do I have to go to university and graduate first or do I go dental school after finishing my a-levels. Please
Thank you for advises 👌🏻
Which country do you go to dental school?
Hi Brittany first off I want to say I love your videos and how good you are at giving advice!! , currently im doing an online school for my high school diploma and im graduating next year the program I’m taking doesn’t offer scholarships so I can only afford to go into community college but I’m really afraid that this is going to affect me being a dentist in the future. Do u have any advice in what classes I should take
Hi Jackie, I believe that it is necessary to get a Bachelors degree from a 4 year university before applying to dental school. Community college is fine, just as long as you are able to transfer to a university after. If I were you, I would do my general education courses in community college and then take the dental school pre-requisite courses in the university!
Good advice about not forgetting to go to parties in HS. I never had a dentist as cute as you, well maybe one. Very important question, how do you know if you have a good dentist or not? Thanks much.
What would you say is a good SAT score to strive for? I’m taking psat testing, I’ve done well around 1200
PLEASEEEE make a video on how you study :))
th-cam.com/video/0pzZxWHH8to/w-d-xo.html You can watch this video that I made about a month ago about how I study.
I am interested in dentistry but I am scared to go to the dentist a office to ask if I can watch what my family dentist office does during the day for kids
I'm taking AP Physics right now and i plan on taking AP Biology next year! Btw i'm a junior & i wanna thank you for this video, it has a positive effect on me.
+Axel Ramirez thank you for watching!
Brittany Watu Anytime & i have a question, is Dental school hard ? That's what im scared of, the work 😂 I'm trying my best not to procrastinate !
+Axel Ramirez very hard! If it were easy everyone would do it
Brittany Watu You're right! Thankfully i have these AP classes to somewhat prepare me for what's coming (:
Please answer my question!! I didn’t take physics in grade 11 which means I can’t take it in grade 12. Can u still get into uni without physics for dentistry?
I’m only 13 but I really want to be a orthodontist
You'll get there one day! :)
Me too girl!!!
It’sAustin I want to become a dentist been my dream for a while now
how long does it take to graduate from dental school?
+Tara Marie 4 years!
thank you!! great videos btw :-)
So inspiring 💛
What is the competition like in dental school? Is it just as competitive as nursing or other health care schooling?
+escusamee it's very competitive
I’m a junior taking chemistry this year. What science class should I take next year? I could do anatomy, ap chem, ap bio, or physics.
you said you regretted not taking physics but I think you also said you already took ap chem and bio.. help a girl out lol
ap bio and chem for sure!! physics in the long run doesn't really help :(
Umm Mrs.Watu I’m a sophomore in high school. I didn’t do good my freshman year so I ended up getting a 2.5 gpa. But as a sophomore I receive all As and a C+ in Spanish. But I also receive three AP recommendations to next year for my junior year which are AP Chemistry, AP US Government and AP English Language. Which those AP classes in Ct are worth 4.5. Do you think I have a shot of getting into a 4 year 3.7 gpa a school if I receive good grades meaning (A- or higher) then hopefully being able to go
off to dental school.
My dream is to become a dentist and i'm trying to find out as much information as I can even though i still have a few years until university. Do dentists do surgeries?
Hi Brittany, hope you are doing well. Plz inform me the annual fees as a dentary student .
Before applying for the dental course were you expected to have lots of knowledge about dentistry and did you have to go to university before applying for dental school?
+Emma Richard in the US, you have to attend a four year university and get your Bachelors, then apply for dental school. And we were not expected to know anything really
In 10th grade im allowed to choose my subjects I was thinking of taking physics and biology , is chemistry a important subject for me in order to be a dental student ? 🦋
Chemistry is definitely important
I’m considering a junior college and then transferring to a 4 year two years in, for undergrad. It would save me money do you think I would still be able to get into a dental school though?
Yes I think that is a good option!
what is your SAT score? I'm a sophomore in high school and I haven't studied SAT yet.. when did you start studying for SAT?
I'm pretty sure the SAT scoring has changed since I took it. I started studying for it maybe the summer after Sophomore year of high school.
Wow thank you for answering :) I dont know what to do for the extracurricular activities. Is it really important to involve in extracurricular activities in high school?
+Kim Paul I think that as long as you show that you do things outside of just academics, you will be fine!
Alright thank you for the response!
+Kim Paul you're welcome! Good luck with everything 😋
Amazing Channel Good Job Subing and watching all your videos
Should I take biology and chemistry as a freshman
In high school? In my high school we weren't allowed to take two sciences in our first year. If I were you, I would focus on one science, especially since the transition from middle school/junior high to high school can be rather challenging.
Brittany Watu if i didnt take any sciences besides biology, is it still possible for me to go to dental school?
Hi.Is it a must you take chemistry in A level. its like college but for cambridge system
im only 13 but im determined to be a dentist im starting shadowing next month and im try to learn as much as i can so please make more vids like this
Good luck!
I am doing an advanced physics class but I am not doing anything else advanced does that mean I am screwed ? And I am a junior.
I don't think you're screwed. You always have senior year too right?
Brittany Watu yes, your right thanks!
can i still be a dentist without taking ap chem and ap bio😬i mean i’m in those classes but they r just advanced- i am getting A’s tho
Yes you can still become a dentist without taking AP classes.
Brittany Watu thank you!:)) def needed to hear that!
Ive been wanting to become a orthodontist for the longest time but thinking about how I have a great gpa but scared of sat makes me terrified 😅
What was your GPA in high school? Liked your video.
okay I get As and Bs( only had 1 report card that wasn't this year) but am only in 2 honors classes that's Spanish and History. Am a Junior in High School. I do a lot of extra activities like Student Council, Key Club, Basketball, and Student Advisory. Ever since I was a Freshmen I have done the same activities not because of college but because I love them. My grades as a Junior has shot up since Freshmen and Sophomore year because I have learned how to manage my time. I guess my real question is," Do i have take honor Classes?" and " If I maintain a good GPA and test score do I still need Honor Classes?" I don't see the point because am almost a senior. Also, I seem to have a problem with studying and being a BIG TIME PROCRASTINATOR! Any tips?
From my understanding, honors classes and other advanced classes help in the long run in that
1. taking them shows undergraduate admissions that you are willing to challenge yourself and thus gives you more of a competitive edge
2. allows you to get a better foundation for undergraduate courses.
Personally, if I did not take advanced classes in high school, it would have been much more difficult for me to transition from high school to college. College level courses are definitely more dense and detailed, so the jump is quite big. I hope this helps!
Also I don't have any procrastination tips off the top of my head but I'll think more about it and probably make a video on it.
Thank you ! It really helped me understand the whole HC stuff.
so biology and chemistry r the most important??
+MMv RRf exactly
Hi! My name is Breanna and I am thinking about becoming a Dentist. I have a question, though. How high should your SAT score be in order to enter a Dental School?
Hi Breanna, I took the SAT 7 years ago and I am pretty sure a lot has changed since then. I know for the scoring has differed. :(
Hey i want to ask how points are required for one to get into dental school
Hey plzz reply me am askin about how many points are required for entry into dentistry
Should I take calc/pre calc? I’m not the greatest math person, so is it worth it?
calculus
My son is torn between pharmacy and dentistry. He is now in Grade 10.
I'm in junior should I take ap physics ? Please help Its important.
Taking physics in my high school is required but is taking physics in sophomore, junior, and senior year necessary to become a dentist?
I believe 2 semesters worth of university physics is required to apply for dental schools.
Thank you so much for clarifying!! I was so confused because my mother told me to take physics 1, 2, and 3 throughout high school.
Thanks for the tips! I
You're welcome! :D Thank you for watching
Is it possible to go to dental school without chemistry?
In high school you don't have to take chemistry. However you will have to take chemistry in university because it is a prerequisite for dental school.
So I recently took the PSAT. What score would i have to have in order to be in the advanced range?
+Weekly Alexis It's actually been 6 years since I took the PSAT and I heard a lot has changed. I'm probably not the best person to ask about that 😭
Brittany Watu Its okay. Thanks☺
Can you get in without AP classes?
How long long is dentistry?
What Gpa in highschool should i have? 3.0+?
+MMv RRf try to get it as high as you can!
I'm in physics right now but my teacher is a load of crap:( and physics honors would have been a better choice but I chickened out so now I'm in regular and my teacher DOES NOT TEACH!! she literally sits at her desk and poorly goes over the notes and gives us tests that weren't any where near the notes or worksheets so she just gives us A's now because I spoke up. but giving me and A doesn't help. Its so bad that I even know more in my AP classes more than regular physics :((((
btw, do you live in australia
when/what age should you start shadowing dentists
High school is good
so how/who (like would I ask my dentist)would I ask (I'm yr 11)
+Lisa M4the3on2 best way is to ask your dentist. You can visit in person or call them on the phone
would I ask my actual dentist or my dental clinic?
do you have to take the sat for dental school or can i take the act?
You can take the sat or the act to get into a 4 year university to get your Bachelors. Then, After you get your Bachelors, you take the dental admissions test to get into dental school.
What bachelor degree should i do to go to dental school?
You can do literally anything you'd like as long as you finish the prerequisites. A lot of people choose something biology related though, because a lot of the prerequisites for dental school line up with the biology requirements.
Do i need to do physics in my High school ?
Is it provided dentistry guide before taking DAT?
Sorry for my grammar
I love u so much brittany
How many years does it take to become a dentist??
MMv RRf 4 undergrad then the 4 years of dental school and then depending if you want to become anything specific like a oral surgeon or orthodontist is all extra years I think orthodontist is like 2 extra years
Do you need maths methods also known as advanced maths to become a dentist ?
No need ;) I only went up to the first part of Calculus.
I want to become a dentist but do I have to do atar
how do you study well?
Do we need to take physiology?
I recommend to take it in university!
So I'm in 9th but I'm home schooled. Help?
Thank you 🙏🏾
Would you recommend me taking AP bio and Honors Physics for senior year or AP bio and AP Chem (would be a little nervous if I did those two)
Also did you take any SAT subject test?
For HS
Yeah, I agree that AP bio and AP chem would be a lot of work! It depends on you, you know yourself best! I took SAT subject biology and history but I think SAT subject tests were the most useless things ever. It has been 6 years since I took my SAT subject tests so I don't know if their importance has increased over the years.
Highschool is 100% irrelevant to dental school. You need a solid science bachelors, or at least fill the prerequisites, and maintain a good GPA. Ideally you would finish your bachelor's in 3-4yrs. During those 3-4years you should shadow, volunteer, and study dental topics of interest on your own.
I think that to succeed in university for a bachelors, you should really get the good foundation in high school. It's really tough to mess around in high school and then go off to university and all of a sudden do amazing.
@@brittanywatu4835 I had a 2.8 in highschool, got into dental school with a 3.3, and currently have a 3.8 gpa in dental school. I don't wanna specialize so it's no big deal, I spend most of my time practicing preps, and working on hand skills. I see plenty of people that are smart that score alot lower than me on practicals. I get what you are saying, and you have a social media platform so it's good to be a good role model, but did you ever report your high school gpa to dental school? Nahhhhh... Best of luck!
have you done undergrad tips?
Candee Hart not yet, I'm going in order so I'll do undergrad next!
IS SAT IMPORTANT IF I'LL TAKE DAT?
Gaith anas SAT is extremely important it’s what you take as a Jr. in High School and that’s what gets you into college for undergraduate.
DAT you don’t take till some where towards the end of college