University of Colorado Dental School Mock Interview
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Question 39 of 40
Manual dexterity is one of many skills a dentist is required to possess. How do you plan to improve in this regard?
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The ability to work with precision on an extremely small scale is an integral aspect of performing dental procedures. This requires above-average hand-eye coordination. This is critical to ensuring the safety of your patients and avoiding unnecessary medical malpractice suits. Your manual dexterity will be critical to your success as a dentist.
If you've taken your DAT, share your dexterity score. If you haven't taken it yet, share any relevant praise, comments, or notable mentions you've had in this regard. Validate the question by exhibiting your clear understanding of the expectations surrounding these points.
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"I have excellent manual dexterity as well as good hand-eye coordination. I have played the piano from the age of four and believe this training helped me develop the dexterity needed from a very young age. Of course, as a dentist, I must continue to develop my dexterity. To keep training myself, I have recently taken up drawing and plan to teach myself to cross-stitch. I thoroughly enjoy working with my hands and am eager to apply this enjoyment to my work as a dental professional."
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