What do you think could be done to encourage more people to take better care of their teeth?

When there is no right or wrong answer to a question during an MMI process, being creative and memorable will be important. But remember that the interviewer is trying to determine your ability to be both a great marketer of dental care and an advocate for the education of public health in dental care, so use your knowledge of how to speak to people in a meaningful way as you answer this question.

Before your dental school multiple mini interview, consider how you will advocate for public education on dental health. If you are trying to think of creative ideas, tap into channels that speak to the masses, like social media and other sources, and describe in detail how and why you feel these methods would work. Your interviewer at this MMI station will focus on your passion for promoting the greater good for the field throughout your career.

"I think there are two things to focus on to encourage proper tooth care and overall oral health among the general population. As with anything, great habits are formed from a young age, and I firmly believe that making a positive impact on children leads to a lifetime of great mouth care. As a dentist, I'd love to take part in school presentations to young children. I think providing fun education can be impactful. Giveaways are fun reminders for school-aged children, so my practice will include fun toothbrushes, floss, and mouthwash for the kids to drive home the habit of taking care of their teeth.

Also, in today's world, social media has a huge impact on people, and I think a fun and unique social media presence is vital for a thriving dental practice. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, I'm confident that dental practices can do a much better job of promoting oral care and its importance of it daily. Like it is with the kids, being fun and creative will help imprint on the people seeing posts, pictures, and videos."