During your dental school training, how will you handle a mistake you made in your coursework?

Tell your interviewers that you will be accountable for your actions and work during dental school. Don't hesitate to give an example of a time you owned up to a mistake during your schooling or on the job in the past. Your interviewers know that every student they bring into their program is human and will make mistakes in their coursework, so don't hesitate to be open and honest about a past mistake as long as it proves your ability to admit your mistake and work to fix it.

"If I were to make a mistake in my coursework, I think it is important to talk with the faculty member to let them know that I am aware of the mistake and that I learned from it. I feel very fortunate to have been raised by parents that taught me accountability. I take responsibility for my actions, and this will ring true whether I'm completing required coursework or working directly with patients."