What do you feel is the single most important quality a dental resident should possess?

"I firmly believe that the foundation for success in any dental residency is a strong desire to learn and succeed. Each year, a huge crop of dental school graduates hits the workforce in the dentistry world. A select few have the drive to continue to develop their skills and go further in their career, and I don't think you will find a more motivated resident to train in orthodontics than me."

This is an opportunity to give a unique answer and sell yourself to your interviewers, so dig deeper than "strong attention to detail" or "strong communication skills." Some potential ideas could include an unrelenting drive to succeed, a strong sense of accountability, a high amount of respect/integrity, or confidence in your ability to succeed. Speak with confidence and passion as you sell yourself in your answer to this question.