NYU Dental Interview Questions Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is General Dentistry?

Only routine dental exams

All phases of preventative and restorative dental care (correct)

Focus on cosmetic improvements

Surgical procedures for complex oral health issues

What procedures are included in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

Dental implants, extractions and TMJ and facial pain therapy

What does Endodontics specialize in?

Root canal therapy

What procedures are involved in Periodontics?

Gum grafting and periodontal maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Prosthodontics?

Dental reconstruction, including implants, crowns, bridges and dentures Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Pediatric Dentistry?

Child-friendly preventative and restorative dentistry Signup and view all the answers

What services does Cosmetic Dentistry provide?

Veneers, bonding and tooth whitening Signup and view all the answers

What is Oral Medicine focused on?

Diagnosis and treatment for oral lesions and conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author choose Dentistry?

Desire to work with hands in a creative environment and continuity of care with patients Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the author's strengths?

Compassionate, culturally competent, team player, strong work ethic, goal oriented Signup and view all the answers

What are the author's weaknesses?

Taking on too many projects at once and being hard on themselves Signup and view all the answers

What reasons did the author give for wanting to pursue residency?

Rapid advancements in dentistry and need for additional training and experience Signup and view all the answers

What does success mean to the author?

Doing what they love every day and making a difference in lives Signup and view all the answers

Why would the author choose NYU over California schools?

Strong clinical instruction, group practice experience, and unique faculty and curriculum Signup and view all the answers

What was the hardest thing the author dealt with in undergrad?

Family issues that required frequent travel home Signup and view all the answers

How did the author overcome their challenges during undergrad?

Open communication with parents and better study strategies Signup and view all the answers

If the author could describe themselves in one word, what would it be?

Perseverant Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Dentistry

Encompasses preventative and restorative dental care.
Includes routine exams, deep cleanings, and fillings.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Involves procedures like dental implants and tooth extractions.
Also addresses TMJ and facial pain therapy.

Endodontics

Primarily concerned with root canal therapy.

Periodontics

Focuses on gum health, including grafting and periodontal maintenance.

Prosthodontics

Specializes in dental reconstruction, covering implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures.

Pediatric Dentistry

Offers child-friendly preventative and restorative dental care.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Encompasses aesthetic procedures such as veneers, bonding, and tooth whitening.

Oral Medicine

Focuses on diagnosis and treatment of oral lesions and conditions.

Reasons for Choosing Dentistry

Desire to work in a creative, hands-on environment.
Enjoyment of patient interaction and continuity of care.
Passion for assisting in dental procedures, cultivated through experiences as a dental assistant.

Personal Strengths

Demonstrates compassion and cultural competence through outreach efforts.
Ability to work effectively in a team and take constructive feedback.
Possesses a strong work ethic and perseverance in goal achievement.
Proven leadership abilities as an elected team leader in various projects.

Personal Weaknesses

Tendency to take on too many projects simultaneously; learned to balance workloads.
Sometimes overly meticulous with tasks and struggles with delegation.
Holds high expectations for self and others, can be self-critical.

Reasons for Pursuing Residency

Acknowledgment of rapid advancements in dental practices.
Emphasis on the importance of additional training and experience before practice.

Definition of Success

Achieving personal fulfillment in work and making a positive impact on lives.
Balancing professional commitments with family and service opportunities.

Preference for NYU over California Schools

Offers strong clinical education and group practice experiences.
Abundant opportunities and resources; positive feedback from current students.
Unique integration of clinical work, community outreach, and interprofessional education (IPE).
Fosters a warm, friendly environment among faculty and students.
Values diversity and learning from a wide range of international students.
NYU's size allows for exploration of diverse interests in research, outreach, and specialties.

Challenges in Undergraduate Experience

Family issues necessitated frequent travel home.

Overcoming Challenges

Established open communication with family and involved parties.
Improved study strategies, including utilizing podcasts and flashcards during commutes.

Personal Descriptors

Describes self as perseverant and compassionate.
Demonstrates resilience in the face of adversity.
Compassion drives professional and outreach activities.

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Description

Prepare for your dental interview with these flashcards covering key areas of general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics. Each card provides a definition that will help you understand important concepts in the field of dentistry.