Practice 40 NSU dental school interview questions covering clinical reasoning, patient care philosophy, and ethical scenarios.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Being an aspiring dental student means taking a keen interest in current events by closely following the challenges the dental industry faces. The interviewers at the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine want to see that your interest is deep and that you have spent time learning and understanding the challenges you will face in your future career as a dentist or dental specialist.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I feel that the most concerning issue in the dental industry is the high cost of services. Proper dental care should be accessible to anyone, regardless of financial or social status. What do you feel are the most concerning issues facing the dental industry today?"

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Similar to the entire healthcare field, dentistry isn't immune to staffing shortages, and I could see this is a major issue for small private practices especially. Dentists that may employ just a few hygienists and a scheduler can be doomed if they are short-staffed. What are your thoughts on this?"

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Take some time to discuss what you feel is a primary issue in the dental industry. If you need to, take some time to research this topic and find something you may be passionate about. You can also ask the interviewers what they see as the most concerning issue in the dental field today. This question is an opportunity to start a very insightful conversation.

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