QUESTION 22 OF 30

Is there a specific population you would like to assist when you become a dentist?

The Admissions Committee wants to know about a population or demographic close to you that you intend to focus on as a future dental professional. Suppose your desire to become a dentist was sparked by personal experience or the realization that everyone deserves access to great oral health care. In that case, you might find this question easier to answer.

If this experience does not describe you, that is okay too! When you are a dentist, what do you plan to do to help others with your knowledge and gifts? Give a reply from the heart, assuring the interviewers that you are genuinely interested in making a difference for others.

"First and foremost, I want to be a dentist who takes the time to educate my patients, no matter who there are or where I am working. Regarding a specific population, I would like to spend some time after graduation working in an underserved rural area similar to where I grew up. As a dentist, I will have a powerful opportunity to educate my patients and the public on preventing oral health problems. As a primary healthcare provider, I can also provide critical nutritional guidance and general health care advice."

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