There are a wide variety of medical fields out there. With so many career options available in the healthcare realm, the interviewers would like to know precisely why you have pursued dentistry. As Denise Kassebaum, DDS, MS, Professor and Dean of the University says, "The School of Dental Medicine believes dental health is critical to overall health, and we are dedicated to integrating dentistry and the other health professions through our innovative educational programs, real-world research, exceptional patient care, and life-changing community outreach initiatives. Believing that there should not be a distinction between dental and systemic health, the SDM emphasizes our intention to integrate 'dental' to improve health." The more specific you can be in your response, the more genuine your reply will feel. Try to align your logic, reasoning, and approach with theirs in identifiable ways to exhibit your research on the college and combed over the site.

The dean also states, "I'm excited for you to take a look around our site and discover the education, research and clinical programs that are shaping tomorrow's dental workforce, creating new knowledge and providing person-centered care. Whether you are a prospective student with an interest in building your future, a potential faculty or partner who wants to make a difference by working with us, I am confident that after browsing our site, you will discover why the CU SDM is one of the most selective US dental schools and is powering the future of integrated health."