QUESTION 26 OF 40

Share your experiences as a dentistry patient, along with any memorable dental work you’ve had done.

Your interviewer is curious whether your experiences as a dental patient and any impact on your decision to pursue a career in dentistry. Talk about a favorite dentist or one that served as a role model or inspiration.

"I had braces as a teenager and remember that the orthodontist I saw was great at keeping my nerves at bay. He had a cool office and let me pick the color of my elastics, which I always liked. This particular dentist showed me the importance of great dental hygiene. I hope to have a similar bedside manner when I am a dentist."

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Temple University School of Dentistry Mock Interview

Share your experiences as a dentistry patient, along with any memorable dental work you’ve had done.

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