Do you feel that your manual dexterity skills are suitable for a career as an oral surgeon?

During your Dental Admission Test, your manual dexterity was likely tested. Your interviewers want to hear how you have fine-tuned your motor skills during your dental school training in preparation for residency. You can talk about drawing, painting, carving, knitting, or learning a musical instrument that requires hand-eye coordination. The list of things you can talk about is endless, so talk about the importance of keeping these skills throughout your career as an oral surgeon as your answer.

"I feel blessed to have been born with great manual dexterity skills. The faculty of my dental school will attest to my excellent skills with patients. Over the last four years, I've emphasized honing my skills in this area by taking up sketching and knitting. Knowing that oral surgery was my passion and future, I knew that developing and keeping these skills sharp would be very important to my success."