Optimal oral health should be everyone’s ultimate goal. We only have one set of teeth in our lifetime, and we should do our best to ensure they last. Unfortunately, there are certain habits that can negatively impact your oral health. Thankfully, there are a number of dental treatments that can fix any problem with your teeth and mouth, but we would rather you care for your teeth properly. There are certain habits that can negatively affect your teeth and mouth. Even patients who have beautiful, clean teeth succumb to harmful dental habits from time to time.

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As with any medical field, choosing a career in dentistry opens the door to a variety of opportunities and paths for your future. While attending dental school, you will have the education and course study to train to be a dentist, but there are various practice settings and career opportunities you can pursue once you have graduated. There are a number of dentists who practice for some time and then decide where their passion for dentistry truly lies and move on to a different area of dentistry.

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There are some young adults in college who have known since their early childhood days what they wanted to do as a career when they became adults. Others enter college and are still undecided about their future. The same is true for the students who are deciding if they want to apply to dental school and pursue a career in dentistry. If you are considering becoming a dentist in the future, it is important that you shadow other members of the dental profession.

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The arrival of September signifies the start of school for many students. If you are a new student starting dental school for the first time, it can be intimidating to accomplish everything on your to-do list. Once the semester gets into full swing, it may seem like there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish your tasks. We want to share some tips to help with your time management that you can incorporate into your daily life:

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Due to inflation, the cost of living has dramatically increased over the past several months. Along with living expenses, other prices are increasing as well, such as the cost of dental school. As dental school prices rise, so does the average amount of student loans. Since the cost of tuition and school fees are part of the cost of attendance, you have no way of controlling that cost. It is possible to adjust other areas of your life to help lower the amount you have to borrow. Here is some helpful advice to consider to help cut costs and reduce borrowing amounts.

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There are some college students who have dreamed of becoming a dentist from a young age, while others are still undecided when entering college to earn their undergraduate degree. No matter which type of student you are, it is normal to have questions when considering applying to dental school and earning a degree in dentistry. While it is most definitely a rewarding career, the steps from ending the undergraduate level to finally graduating from an accredited dental school can be daunting. Here are some popular questions that students often have in regard to dental school as well as a career in dentistry.

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The process for applying to dental school is lengthy and has various components. One aspect of the dental school application is a personal statement. The goal of a personal statement is to get a dental school to become interested in you as a person and want to meet you, moving you into the next step of the process. While it is fantastic to have a high GPA and high DAT scores, many schools want a well-rounded applicant to fill an open position. The personal statement is your opportunity to showcase what makes you unique and shows your personality and interests.

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It is a rewarding feeling, after putting all the work into your undergraduate degree, to work hard on your application to dental school and receive the notification that you are invited to interview with a potential school. While it is an amazing accomplishment and extremely exciting, it can also be nerve-racking to figure out what you are expected to know and discuss during your interview. We want to offer some guidance and helpful tips to start you on your preparation journey.

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After a number of applications were received from wonderful and talented candidates, Dr. Krochak has made his selection for the 2022 winner. He chose Yanet Olvera, a student at Palomar College. She was chosen for her passion and commitment to the field of dentistry.

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There are many emotions involved when deciding to apply to dental school. Some applicants have been dreaming of working in the dental field for many years, while others have been unsure of their future and make a last-minute decision to apply. No matter which category you fall under, one thing is true for all applicants — everyone is qualified. It is not uncommon for applicants to have stellar grades and strong DAT scores. When completing a dental school application, it is important to consider what sets you apart from other applicants. We want to share some helpful advice to consider when completing your dental school applications. The goal is to make yourself stand out from other applicants, and these tips may help:

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Have you made the decision to apply to dental school? If so, be sure to go back and read the previous blogs where we share recommendations on the steps you should take during each year of your undergraduate degree. Today, we are going to review some tips that will help you during the application process. The entire process can become a little overwhelming because everything needs to be completed while you are working on your undergraduate studies. The most important thing to remember during this process is to stay organized. Be sure that all of the documentation you need is stored in a central location and have a specific calendar with all of the due dates noted. Additional tips include:

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You probably remember that when you were starting the process of researching and completing the requirements for your undergraduate application you needed to have more than just a stellar transcript and high SAT scores. While grades are important, many colleges and universities are looking for well-rounded students. Undergraduate colleges often look for extracurricular involvement and ways you give back to the community. Dental schools look at students much in the same way. While your undergraduate transcripts are extremely important, there is also a big focus on meaningful activities.

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Have you made the decision to apply to dental school and now have the task of narrowing down where you want to apply? Applying to dental school is a very personal decision. Even if a school is popular and highly ranked, it doesn't necessarily mean that it is the right educational environment for you. It is important to decide what you are looking to get out of your dental school experience. We want to offer some advice on what to consider before making your decision.

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Are you interested in applying for or attending dental school? Over the past few months, we have shared some important information and tips to help you prepare during each of your undergraduate years. These tips touched on important deadlines to meet and what should be accomplished during each semester. What happens after you are accepted into dental school? This month, we want to share some important tips to help you in your preparation before school begins and what to expect during the first few weeks. We want to help set you up for success during your first semester of dental school.

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We have reached the last installment of our series devoted to the timeline of important steps to take during each of your undergraduate years. Senior year is an important and exciting time. This year will focus primarily on preparing for dental school and wrapping up any loose ends in your undergraduate career.

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Are you interested in attending dental school following the completion of your undergraduate studies? For the past few months, we have been reviewing important steps to be taken during each of your undergraduate years. This month, we will be discussing the most important year when applying to dental school, your junior year. You may notice many similarities to when you were starting your undergraduate journey during your junior year of high school.

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Last month, we reviewed some helpful tips for freshmen interested in attending dental school after receiving their undergraduate degree. This month, we are continuing the series and discussing the timeline for sophomore year. Applying to dental school is a lengthy process, and it is important to be as prepared as possible if you are considering the field of dentistry for your future.

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Are you considering a future in dentistry and thinking about attending dental school after receiving your undergraduate degree? If so, no matter where you are in your learning journey, you could be taking important steps to ensure that you are following a timeline that will prepare you for your application. Applying to dental school is no easy feat, and starting the preparations immediately following high school will guarantee that you are ready to apply when the time comes. Over the next few months, we are going to focus on the important steps that should be taken during each year of your undergraduate study, starting with freshman year.

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Whether you are new to college or have been a college student for a few years, you might have an interest in becoming a dentist. There are some dental students who have wanted to become a dentist from the time they were much younger. However, there are also a number of dental students who started college as an undecided major and decided within the first few semesters that dentistry was their future career. If you are a student who is considering applying to dental school, we want to share some tips to help you make your final decision.

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