Well, here I am! In the midst of a global pandemic, searching for an associate dentist position! 🙃 In all seriousness, my search for an associateship was nothing…… Read more “The Associateship Rollercoaster”
Category: D3/D4
How to be successful during your D3 and D4 years in dental school.
Radiology 101
The senior clerkship program at UMSOD allows D4 students to delve further into a specialty of their choice. Students devote a portion of their clinic time to…… Read more “Radiology 101”
Clinic Pearls of Wisdom: Laura Rojas
Today’s post is full of #wednesdywisdom from Dr. Laura Rojas. Laura was my classmate at UMSOD and president of our Special Care Dental Association (SCDA). I was…… Read more “Clinic Pearls of Wisdom: Laura Rojas”
Clinic Pearls of Wisdom: Kathy Ong
Today’s post is full of #wednesdywisdom from Dr. Kathy Ong. Kathy was my classmate at UMSOD and has a heart of gold. 💛 Now a resident with…… Read more “Clinic Pearls of Wisdom: Kathy Ong”
Job Search Timeline
After graduation, the world is your oyster! But, you should have a clear understanding of the licenses you must secure before pursuing job opportunities. Here’s what you…… Read more “Job Search Timeline”
Side Hustles
While I impatiently wait for my dental license, I’ve delved into audiobooks and CE on entrepreneurship. For the past four years, I’ve been entrenched in the technical…… Read more “Side Hustles”
The New CompeDont Tooth
All of your hard work in dental school boils down to the CDCA ADEX board licensure exam (no pressure 😅)! This year’s examination was particularly challenging, with…… Read more “The New CompeDont Tooth”
Managing Clinical Emergencies
Dental school focuses heavily on didactics during D1 and D2 to equip students with sufficient medical knowledge to respond to clinical emergencies. Common emergencies may include hypoglycemia,…… Read more “Managing Clinical Emergencies”
Oral Surgery Clinic
Initially, Oral Surgery can be intimidating! To help build your confidence and skills, I reached out to my colleague, Dr. Faranak Hamedooni, who was an oral surgery…… Read more “Oral Surgery Clinic”
Survive your First Extraction
I have to admit, I initially found extractions very intimidating! Exodontia seemed so different from the fine motor skills I employed during operative procedures! Regardless of your…… Read more “Survive your First Extraction”
Dental Dish 