If a career in pediatric dentistry was not an option for you, what career path would you have chosen?

"I do not regret the direction I have chosen to take my career, but if I was told that I had to start over in a new direction, I would likely pursue a degree in education and become a teacher. Both of my parents were teachers, and they have fulfilling careers. I enjoy coaching and leading others and feel that this will be a vital skill in running my own pediatric practice someday."

This hypothetical question will give the interviewers insight into other topics that interest you. There is no right or wrong answer here, so be sure to speak from the heart. As long as you can answer the question with some passion about that field, your interviewers will take note.