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Question 21 of 40 for our Dental School Mock Interview

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Question 21 of 40

Are you aware of cases of medical malpractice in the dentistry field? How will you cope if you are faced with one of these situations?

"Yes, I am aware of malpractice cases in dentistry, and it can be disheartening to hear sometimes. Although I would always be diligent in my work, there are no guarantees, and mistakes happen. If I faced a situation like that, I would take full responsibility for my part in the situation, but I would also defend my expertise and decision-making skills. The best thing any medical professional can do is to try their best every day, document very well, and only work with patients that you trust."

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How to Answer: Are you aware of cases of medical malpractice in the dentistry field? How will you cope if you are faced with one of these situations?

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  • 21. Are you aware of cases of medical malpractice in the dentistry field? How will you cope if you are faced with one of these situations?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      While dental malpractice claims are pretty rare in the grand scope of overall medical malpractice claims, your interviewers want to know that you are aware of the type of claims that could potentially happen down the road for you. They'll ideally be looking to hear that you will always be detailed in your work to try and avoid any patient mistakes in practice.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on August 23rd, 2022

      How to Answer

      Before your dental school interviews, it will be important to research the types of malpractice claims that are common for practicing dentists and come to your interview prepared to talk about them. Describe how you would take all preventative measures to ensure that every patient you work with is cared for with a safe and empathetic approach.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on August 23rd, 2022

      Answer Example

      "Yes, I am aware of malpractice cases in dentistry, and it can be disheartening to hear sometimes. Although I would always be diligent in my work, there are no guarantees, and mistakes happen. If I faced a situation like that, I would take full responsibility for my part in the situation, but I would also defend my expertise and decision-making skills. The best thing any medical professional can do is to try their best every day, document very well, and only work with patients that you trust."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on August 23rd, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Yes, I am aware. If I were faced with a situation like that, I would communicate with the patient to come with a solution without getting the court involved."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This is a smart approach. Be sure to mention that you have confidence in the quality of your work :)
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