What do you feel is the single most important quality a pediatric dentist should possess?

"I firmly believe that the foundation for success as a pediatric dentist starts with the right communication skills that pediatric patients can relate to. Coming in for dental work put a small child in a very vulnerable situation and I have a great ability to build quick trust with my pediatric patients and make them immediately. I love to use humor and fun with them to help put them at ease."

This is an opportunity to give a unique answer and sell yourself to your interviewers, so dig deeper than "strong attention to detail" or "strong communication skills." Some potential ideas could include an unrelenting drive to succeed, an empathetic approach in all that you do, excellent communication skills that children relate to, or the ability to persevere in any situation. Speak with confidence and passion as you sell yourself in your answer to this question.