How would you rate your ability to work with new equipment and technology? How do you ensure proficiency as quickly as possible?

Think of a time you had to learn new technology. Be sure your example proves your ability to study, learn, and master the technology in short order. Explain to your interviewing team that you know you will be learning new dental equipment during your residency program and are willing and ready to learn any new technologies thrown your way during your time with them.

"First and foremost, I want you to know that I would come to your program understanding that today's dentists need to embrace technology to provide the best patient care possible. I've always been interested in the great technological advancements in healthcare over the years. During the pandemic, one area that dentists have needed to embrace is teledentistry, and I was fortunate to be exposed to this during my time in dental school. Learning technologies like Zoom and other video conferencing apps was a new concept to me. Before beginning their use, I watched training videos and practiced having virtual consults with my classmates to ensure that there wouldn't be any technical glitches when I worked with patients. Now, I am confident in my ability to use video for teledentistry consults with patients."