At our university, we seek students with a true passion for dentistry. What appeals to you most about working in the dentistry field?
Your core passion will keep you going on the toughest days at school. For the interviewers of the dental program to understand how to motivate you, they need to know what fires you up and will drive you to succeed in their program!
"There are several factors that drive my passion for a career in dentistry. If I had to pinpoint one main driver, I would say that creating amazing smiles every day is the most significant for me. Everyone deserves a smile they are proud of."
It is okay to share a personal story when answering this question. Perhaps you can discuss what initiated your interest in attending dental school. Whatever drives you, make the interviewers feel your passion as they consider you for their program.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
What appeals to me most about dentistry is the interpersonal relationship between the dentist and patients. I like that dentistry contributes to a patient's overall health and their aesthetic/physical appearance.
Rachelle's Feedback
This is a good start! Breaking this down even further, is there a specific reason why you chose dentistry? For instance, this response could apply to other practices such as plastic surgery, dermatology, etc.
