Interested in pursuing a specialty in orthodontics? Read below for an interview of my colleague, Dr. Katie Garrett, who is entering her orthodontics residency this fall! She…… Read more “Specializing in Orthodontics”
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Specializing in Pediatrics
Interested in pursuing a specialty in pediatric dentistry? Read below for an interview of my colleague, Monica, who is entering her pediatric dentistry residency this fall! She…… Read more “Specializing in Pediatrics”
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”
Preventing Patient No-Shows
As a dental student, there’s nothing worse than a no-show! You’ve wasted your time scheduling the appointment, reserving the chair, reviewing the patient’s file, reviewing steps for…… Read more “Preventing Patient No-Shows”
How to Present for a “Start”
I started shadowing in my school’s clinic as a D2. One particular day, the D4 I was working with suggested that I present the patient to faculty…… Read more “How to Present for a “Start””
What’s in my Bag? Clinic Edition
Arriving to clinic prepared was a recurring theme in my two-part series on tips for starting clinic. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here. So, what exactly should…… Read more “What’s in my Bag? Clinic Edition”
Tips for Starting Clinic (2)
You survived the first two years of dental school! Congrats! Transitioning from the didactic portion of your education to clinic can be both exciting and a little…… Read more “Tips for Starting Clinic (2)”
Tips for Starting Clinic (1)
You survived the first two years of dental school! Congrats! Transitioning from the didactic portion of your education to clinic can be both exciting and a little…… Read more “Tips for Starting Clinic (1)”
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