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motivation to study dentistry Flashcards

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why dentistry?

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  • creative career- portrayed through manual dexterity- jewellery, sewing
  • doctor/patient relationship
  • work-life balance
  • science
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why did you choose dentistry over other healthcare professions?

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  • doctor/patient relationships- link to Aisha
  • work-life balance
  • artistic career/ manual dexterity
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What do you find most interesting about the field of dentistry?

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  • influence of mouth on rest of body- eating, speaking, breathing
  • see people from various backgrounds e.g. someone from town with/without fluoridated water

-various specialties

  • blend of art & science
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How do you see dentistry evolving in the next decade, and how do you plan to contribute to that evolution?

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  • technology advancements e.g. AI
  • can be used for digital imaging, laster treatment, whitening

-plan to contribute by staying updated on latest research, being open to adopting new practices to enhance dental care

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What did you learn from your dental work experience?

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  • doctor interactions- empathetic, kind
  • various specialities- ortho, paeds, oral surgery
  • x-rays, impressions, cleaning
  • teamwork between nurse and dr
  • how to deal with difficult patients
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What is the role of prevention in dentistry?

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  • aims to prevent dental problems- reduce future costly treatments, reduce oral health issues

-e.g. teach how to brush and floss- reduce risk of cavities

  • advise patients of sugar alternatives, when to brush etc
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what are your hobbies?

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  • art
  • making jewellery
  • Gym
  • meeting friends
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Can you describe a time when you had to work under pressure and how you handled it?

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  • art club- kid cut finger with etching tool, everyone shouting
  • wrapped in paper towel and applied pressure
  • accidentally sat in paint, stayed calm, got teacher and first aid kit then cleaned up mess
  • important to stay calm as dentist, patience, take breaths and keep focused
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What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the dental profession today, and how do you plan to address them?

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  • variety of unhealthy snacks, high sugar content- leads to cavities especially in kids
  • cities without fluoridated water

address:
- advise reduced sugar intake, brushing and flossing
- ensure brushing 2x a day, toothpaste has fluoride so is very important if water is not fluoridated

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What is the most important thing you hope to achieve as a dentist?

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  • improve self-confidence- repair smiles
  • improve oral health in general pop.
  • care for patients, help those struggling to maintain good health
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How do you plan to stay current and continue to learn throughout your career as a dentist?

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  • stay up to date with latest research, tech advancements
  • participate in dental events e.g. attend conferences
  • read books about dentistry
  • dentsoc- host events, bring in speakers, skills tuts
  • engage in discussions with other dentists
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How do you approach time management and prioritisation in your academic and personal life?

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  • LISTS- to do lists
  • write down eveything so i can lay it all out then organise into right order
  • try to complete work the day its given
  • time tables
  • important as dentist to be organised and stay on top of different taks
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Can you describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with others to achieve a goal, and what you learned from that experience?

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  • DofE- mapping and planning routes
  • got lost on sliver- worked together to read map and find our way back on route

or bake sale charity com
- meetings and designating roles
- assemblies and posters
- selling
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What do you think is the role of dentistry in improving overall health and well-being?

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  • maintaining healthy teeth- if damaged/missing then it is difficult to chew and swallow-> malnutrition, leads to greater issues e.g. reduced muscle strength, weakened immune system

-appearance- damaged teeth, poor oral health, can cause low self esteem
healthy smile can boost self confidence

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How do you plan to use your skills as a dentist to contribute to your community?

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  • help improve oral health of general pop.
  • advise patients e.g. teach how to brush, floss, sugar alternatives
  • outreach clinics
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Can you describe a time when you had to communicate complex information to someone with little knowledge of dentistry?

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  • family and friends
  • UDA system
  • explaining to family
  • broke it down into the bands, stated changes made in Nov 2023 to band 2, problems with UDA system etc..

-explaining complex treatment to patients as dentist- ask follow up questions- ensue they know risks and benefits- informed consent

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What do you think is the biggest misconception about dentistry, and how do you plan to address it?

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  • that dentists are scary and going to the dentist is painful
  • leads to dental anxiety and fear, people visiting dentist less
  • show my support, be empathetic and reassure patients through treatment
  • show not scary but instead just want to help
  • fun acitivities and distractions- stickers for kids, talk about wheres wally puzzle
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How do you approach learning from your mistakes, and what have you learned from past experiences?

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  • identify where i went wrong
  • reflect on why i went wrong and what i would do to prevent that reoccuring
  • e.g. test went badly- highlight my mistakes, understand why e.g. misunderstood, lack of revision, than make note of how to improve e.g. exam questions, ask teacher
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What do you think is the most important ethical consideration in dentistry, and how do you plan to address it in your practice?

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  • patient health and well-being- patient is top priority

address by:
- ensuring they’re comfortable
- respecting autonomy
- beneficence- doing whats in patients best interest
- non-maleficence- doing nothing to harm them
- ask if they’re okay

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Can you describe a situation where you had to make a difficult ethical decision in a healthcare setting?

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Can you describe a situation where you had to be adaptable and flexible in your approach to a problem or situation in a healthcare setting?

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  • volunteering at care home
  • residents with hearing problems, would have to speak quite loudly, wouldn’t always understand me
  • sat closer, spoke slowly and loudly, ensured hearing aids were working, tried rephrasing using simpler words
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tell me about a professional mistake you made and how you addressed it.

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why dentistry and not medicine?

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