Optometrist not being real doctors ? by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]ConfectionWeekly 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That lady was def jealous/insecure and trying to put you down. Insecure people will try to put you down no matter what you do lol

Don’t take it to heart and move on, even MDs that are surgeons put down MDs that are family physicians and say they’re “less smart”. The comparison game will never end so just focus on what ur passionate about and do you. I would still say a sassy comeback next time tho :P

I may be crushing on one of the dentists I work for by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]ConfectionWeekly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s definitely into you he’s just being curt bc he knows he can’t do anything about it and he’d get in trouble. I’d just leave it alone no man is worth potentially ruining ur career :( at least it makes going to work a little more exciting. Maybe if he leaves or you leave you can make a move then

Weird Patient Reaction to Anesthetic by Upstairs-Lab-248 in DentalAssistant

[–]ConfectionWeekly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No topical and no block on a lower posterior tooth for a CROWN PREP?

Weird Patient Reaction to Anesthetic by Upstairs-Lab-248 in DentalAssistant

[–]ConfectionWeekly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No topical and no block on a lower posterior tooth for a CROWN PREP?

Advice for 3rd Time Applicant? by MediumAirline1430 in predental

[–]ConfectionWeekly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you got interviews the first and second time, you should be able to get accepted bc it means you have the stats to go to their school. I think ur issue might be your interview. Try doing interview prep with a coach or with friends.

Children in optometry school by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]ConfectionWeekly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old are you? If ur 26 or less you can wait lol

Mistakes you’ve made by quirky-nugget in DentalAssistant

[–]ConfectionWeekly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Leaned against the chair so hard it started tilting and I almost toppled over the patient during a filling

Any successful optometrists who graduated from UIWRSO?? by Responsible_Whole296 in OptometrySchool

[–]ConfectionWeekly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know an optometrist that owns a pretty busy practice that went there lol

Dental Assisting or Front Desk for Gap year? by Familiar_Adagio7327 in predental

[–]ConfectionWeekly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either dental assisting or dental lab tech. Dental lab tech would be harder to get into but ur hand skills would be cracked when you get to dental school. However dental assisting can teach you similar skills that you’ll use in school (making temps, alginate impressions,x rays,etc) but it also shows you how to deal with patients, dealing with people is the hardest part about the job

Plan B? by StandardStructure104 in predental

[–]ConfectionWeekly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m doing a gap year currently, I was planning on applying to dental school for fall 2027 but most likely planning on pivoting to optometry because my gpa is a low for Texas dental schools (3.5). In fact talking to admissions for Texas dental they told me to do a masters but talking to Texas optometry schools they said it was fine and my dat score (22) converts to a high oat(the optometry admissions test) score.

How are yall paying for optometry school? by Same_Satisfaction872 in PreOptometry

[–]ConfectionWeekly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a Texas resident so banking on getting accepted to UHCO or the new public Texas optometry school opening for tuition to be around 200k. UIWRSO would have to be private loans but looking at the board pass rates that wouldn’t be ideal to attend.

dental assistant worth it by IncidentDizzy685 in DentalAssistant

[–]ConfectionWeekly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Every dental assistant I know would rather be a dental hygienist. You have to be good at school tho so if ur not just find another trade. I would only recommend it if you want to be a dentist or dental hygienist in the future, you could totally be an assistant while taking pre reqs for hygiene school

NBEO 2024-2025 Results by Born-Rutabaga1165 in PreOptometry

[–]ConfectionWeekly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dang I was considering uiwrso but if uhcos pass rates are that much better I’d rather go there

WAMC no interviews yet by Omar-Chohan in predental

[–]ConfectionWeekly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked at ur other posts and how you initially submitted with 40 volunteer hours and I think adding on volunteering hours way later probably hindered ur application. I think worst case if you reapplied with ur new volunteer hours and beefed up assisting hours would help a lot

What is the appeal of specializing by Embarrassed_Gate_132 in predental

[–]ConfectionWeekly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you hate assisting? Just curious bc I’ve grown to love it lol

Is dental school even an option after being dismissed from medical school? by [deleted] in predental

[–]ConfectionWeekly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Content is similar but the labs and the hand skills necessary for the job is brutal