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University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Dental School Mock Interview

Question 4 of 30 for our University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Dental School Mock Interview

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Detroit Mercy Dental offers numerous graduate programs. Which specialty interests you the most and why?

"A specialization in Periodontics is most interesting to me; however, I also find Orthodontics fascinating, and these two specializations often complement each other during patient care. I have researched Detroit Mercy's Periodontics curriculum and understand that by taking this learning path, I will attain competencies in preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal diseases, including non-surgical and surgical treatment modalities. I became interested in specializing in the placement and maintenance of dental implants since personally discovering how dental implants can make a significant difference in someone's life. Two years ago, I lost a front tooth in a car accident and had to have a dental implant. The periodontist who performed the implant surgery was incredibly skilled, and their work gave so much self-esteem back. I am excited to learn how to perform advanced oral plastic surgical procedures and be able to make a difference in the lives of others through this essential specialization."

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How to Answer: Detroit Mercy Dental offers numerous graduate programs. Which specialty interests you the most and why?

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  • 4. Detroit Mercy Dental offers numerous graduate programs. Which specialty interests you the most and why?

      How to Answer

      The University of Detroit Mercy offers several programs to help its dental students prepare for a specialty in clinical practice, a career in academia, research, or administration. The university's programs thoroughly train graduates in the fundamentals of each discipline, ensuring you complete your studies with a well-rounded view of the options and specialties available to you as a healthcare professional working in the field of dentistry. The graduate programs offered at Detroit Mercy Dental include:

      - Endodontics
      - Periodontics
      - Orthodontics
      - General Dentistry

      Talk to the Admissions Committee about the specialty that interests you the most, and include details on why. When responding, let your passion shine through for this specialty while also showing an openness to all potential specialties available to you.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on July 25th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "A specialization in Periodontics is most interesting to me; however, I also find Orthodontics fascinating, and these two specializations often complement each other during patient care. I have researched Detroit Mercy's Periodontics curriculum and understand that by taking this learning path, I will attain competencies in preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal diseases, including non-surgical and surgical treatment modalities. I became interested in specializing in the placement and maintenance of dental implants since personally discovering how dental implants can make a significant difference in someone's life. Two years ago, I lost a front tooth in a car accident and had to have a dental implant. The periodontist who performed the implant surgery was incredibly skilled, and their work gave so much self-esteem back. I am excited to learn how to perform advanced oral plastic surgical procedures and be able to make a difference in the lives of others through this essential specialization."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on July 25th, 2022

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      Anonymous Answer

      "What drew me to dentistry is general dentistry. I appreciated the breadth of it and love the flexibility in terms of procedures that come with it. The general dentists that I shadowed did everything from orthodontics cases to endodontics and to just regular bread-and-butter general dentistry. Currently, I plan to continue with general dentistry, but if accepted, I am definitely keeping my mind open to other specialties as I find each specialty fascinating."

      Marcie's Feedback

      Great! You've done an excellent job of explaining why right now you're most interested in general dentistry. While convinced of that path, you also appear open-minded and adaptable in case your interests change in the future. Perfect!

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