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NYUD's Interprofessional education approach is based on its valued principles of evidence-based dentistry. Similar to evidence-based medicine and other evidence-based practices, NYUD aims to create a dialogue between dental practitioners and researchers to drive new research and promote the use of the best available evidence to inform clinical decision-making.
This is how NYUD is making a positive and lasting impact on the dental profession. Show that you understand their approach and have a firm grasp of evidence-based medical care. If you aren't well versed, perform substantial research before your interview so you can expand the possibilities of how you'll answer this question uniquely. What you learn may provide you with a perfectly original answer to this question.
Perhaps you desire to work with a particular population or community. Maybe your vow as a dentist is to teach your patients how diligent oral health impacts their overall health. Discuss with passion and enthusiasm how you plan to improve the dental profession and use your skills for the greater good.

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"I chose to become a dentist because of the broad impact I can make on my patients, their families, and my community. Being a dentist is a career where I can impact others by getting to know my patients better than most healthcare providers. I say this because the mouth and the state of one's mouth have an incredible influence on someone's confidence level. The mouth also impacts many health aspects, including how and what someone eats and drinks, their sleep quality, and even how they talk. As a dentist, I will improve the profession by bringing this whole-health knowledge and mindset to my patients. When my patients feel motivated and empowered to take their health into their hands, it will create a trickle-down effect on other aspects of their lives, including their family members' well-being. This ripple will create greater respect for oral health care, improving how the public views our profession and how often a patient visits the dentist."

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