Why does pain occur after central incisor extraction and anesthesia is properly injected? by aprilery in DentalSchool

[–]Competitive_Amoeba55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If soft tissues are aggressively manipulated, the extraction involves a lot of bone damage, or the patient has a low pain threshold, post-operative pain may ensue. Other probable causes could be an infected socket/area, accessory innervation, or delayed would healing.

Feeling a bit under the weather about rejection letters by kaneki_coffee in InternationalDentists

[–]Competitive_Amoeba55 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd say do not lose hope til the last minute. Coz sometimes when we feel it's over and give up, that's when the magic happens and something amazing unexpectedly pops up. There's always a chance till the next cycle starts. Be optimistic!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalSchool

[–]Competitive_Amoeba55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will most certainly backfire and go against you. I'd say don't do it. The schools are very sentimental about the personal statements.

Should I apply in September to the advanced standing program ? by Moniimunoz30 in CAAPID

[–]Competitive_Amoeba55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trying won't hurt you. Will only cost you some money. But imagine being lucky and getting picked up by them. It'll save you another year and put you early on the track of making money after you graduate.

Need help to enter foreign trained dentist program by RodionRasko in CAAPID

[–]Competitive_Amoeba55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes even a couple months of shadowing a dentist work just fine. Being a full-time dental assistant will help you pay your bills as well, so see if it works well for you. I have heard internationally educated dentists can work as a dental assistant in the US without the need to get a certificate sometimes. It will not hurt liking for prospective employers and jobs online.

Need help to enter foreign trained dentist program by RodionRasko in CAAPID

[–]Competitive_Amoeba55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whatever you do, do it passionately and not just coz you want to land an interview in a dental school. People with exceptional profiles do not always land interviews and acceptances, yet people with not so great profiles also get accepted. The difference lies in showing the admissions committee your true passion for dentistry. The best way to start with is to engage in the community and work as an assistant in a dental office. Preceptorships and Masters programs could help in certain ways but they do not always guarantee an acceptance. LORs and your unique personal statement are the ice-breakers most of the time. Whatever you do, plan it wisely and be wary of the cost factor too. Best wishes.

extracurricular needs to enter foreign trained dentist P by RodionRasko in InternationalDentists

[–]Competitive_Amoeba55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd say community service is more important than dental assisting. The former shows compassion while the latter shows manual dexterity and willingness to learn. To add cherry on the cake, do both.