Practice 40 Western University dental school interview questions covering clinical judgment, patient care philosophy, and ethical scenarios.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Being an aspiring dental student means taking a keen interest in current events by closely following the challenges the dental industry faces. The interviewers at Western University's School of Dental Medicine want to see that your interest is deep and that you spend time learning and understanding the challenges you will face in your future career as a dentist or dental specialist.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"In my opinion, the most concerning issue in the dental industry is the high cost of services. Proper dental care should be accessible to anyone, regardless of financial or social status. What do you feel are the most concerning issues facing the dental industry today?"

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I understand that competition between dental practices and gaining new patients is an issue many practices face. Today's dental patients typically have many options for their care within a community or region, and I recently read about how this competition for patients is very stressful to a lot of dentists in private practice."

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Discuss what you think is a primary concerning issue in the dental industry. You can also ask the interviewers what they see as the most concerning issue in the dental field today. Knowing that this is an opportunity to start a very insightful conversation, be sure to research this topic ahead of your interview with Western University and come prepared to discuss what you feel the biggest hot-button issue facing the field is.

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