cardiff Flashcards
why dentistry?
- blend of science and art- learn about anatomy, challenges manual dexterity
- patient/dentist relationships- regular checkups, develop trust
- link to WE- not an easy career but definitely enjoyable, meet new patients, restore smile and improve self esteem, work well with team etc
how would you suit this course?
Invite 3 people to dinner (dead/alive) and explain your choices
- grandmas and mother
- talk to them and get to know them more
- let my mother see her mother again
- hear funny childhood stories of my parents
What is your unique characteristic?
- able to stay calm under pressure/ in stressful situations
- art club- didn’t panic, stayed calm and focused on what was important
- important as dentist to remain calm in high pressure situations to avoid patients panicking
What would your spirit animal be?
panda
- friendship- form friendships with colleagues- teamwork
- kind- empathetic dentist- link to WE- put patient trust in you
- put friends feelings first- prioritise patient wellbeing
- playful- can help diffuse stressful situation, make team feel less pressured
- tranquility- stay calm in stressful situations
- sociable- enjoy seeing people
What were the 2 most important things you learned from your work experience and why are they important?
problem solving- adapt to situations and find solution, flexibility, communication
- e.g going down to car to treat patient-> domiciliary
- e.g. patient with down’s syndrome-> sedation
empathy- kind, doing whats in best interests of patients
- important to allow patient to trust you & confide in you
Speak to your friend about their recent car crash
What would you do if you caught a colleague drunk at work?
Why do you think that you are suited to Dentistry?
- friendly & empathetic- support patient, be kind, do whats in best interest
- outgoing and sociable- talk to new people easily and make new friends- collaborate effectively with team, communicate well with patients
- enjoy art, careful and patient- manual dexterity
- stay calm under pressure- always prioritise patient safety and wellbeing
- honest and understanding
Why do you want to live and study in Cardiff?
course- early clinical exposure, outreach clinics in 4th and 5th year, simulation suite
uni- societies- isoc, mena soc, STAR, 2nd best student union- student friendly
‘talking teeth’
city- natural landscapes, attractions, cardiff castle, museum, beach- voted 2nd friendliest city a few years ago
Which advancement in dental technology has interested you the most recently? Tell me more about it.
- talk about ortho WE scanning moulds onto digital images- itero scanner
- photorealistic 3D models
- fast
- captures every angle of teeth
- less discomfort/ more comfortable than impressions
- less messy than impressions
cons:
- cost
- complex to use
removes need for dental putty impressions
How have you developed manual dexterity skills?
- medical crafts club
loom bands, indirect vision - sewing & embroidery
- painting and art
- making jewellery
link: MD important for dentists to practice, need patience and work with fine tools, attention to detail
What are the ethical issues to consider if a patient refuses dental treatment?
- autonomy - must respect their choice
-informed consent- understand risks & benefits
- beneficence & non-maleficence - do whats in best interest for patient
- capacity- crucial to assess if patient can make informed decision
- cultural sensitivity- understand cultural background
Do you think that a person serving a
custodial jail sentence should be allowed
to study for a degree in dentistry?
custodial jail sentence- form of punishment where one is sentenced to spend time in jail or prison
considerations:
- public safety- do they impose risk to safety
- their rehabilitation- education may aid this and help them reintegrate into society after their release
- severity of their crime- stealing vs killing someone
for:
- rehab
- second chance & justice
- education helps rehab
- gives goal & can help rehab
- crime may not be severe e.g stealing
against:
- relapse- risk to patient safety
- could affect patients trust & confidence in dentist
- crime may be sever e.g. murder
Your friend has a copy of exam questions
and offers to share them with you. What
are your thoughts on this? What do you
do?
cheating- unfair to other candidates
would not accept their offer
talk to the friend and inform them cheating is unacceptable
report to the dental school
What characteristics do you have that you
feel will make you a good dentist?
- empathy- kind and care for others around me- break bad news as dentist, listen to patients and support them
-communication- talk through issues and concerns- talk to team about any problems
- teamwork- charity com- work with dental nurse
- manual dexterity- attention to detail and patience- work with precision on small scale
Who is the smartest person you know
personally? Why is this?
mother
academically and socially smart
- tutored me growing up
- great at problem solving, always knows how to deal with a problem
You’ve been looking after a neighbour’s cat
and hamster whilst they’re on holiday.
The night before they return you decide to
clean the hamster’s cage. Unfortunately, the
hamster escapes and it is eaten by the cat.
How will you break the news to the
neighbour?
sit down with neighbour, ask about their holiday (brief)
i have some bad news…
break the news
apologise, take responsibility
give time for them to rant
acknowledge their feelings
Think of a team that you’ve been involved in. Describe the team, and the role you played?
Did the team work well together?
What makes you say this?
What attributes do you possess that
mean you work well in a team?
- friendly- can make new friends easily
- sociable- talk to new people easy and make new friends
- listening- listen to others’ ideas and concerns, collaborate effectively
- fair- treat everybody equally, no biases
- open to new ideas
important to work well as team to ensure great quality of care for patients and create positive environment
