Oh my gosh I remember exactly how that felt. It is INSANE to me that I was in your exact spot a year ago. This year of dental school has flown by so quickly. It is one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I wish I had shown more of the beginning on this channel, but I'm glad to be documenting it now!
Moving to 2nd year of dental school and i must say that it flies !! Like there are times when things aren't good and sometimes it is , and hand skills will get better along the time as he said , and lastly remember that " Grass is always greener on the other side "
The grass isnt always greener! Dental school has gotten progressively harder on me since I made this video as a D1. Things just get packed in much more densely and your responsibilities in this clinic mean that you are constantly stretched thin. I need to talk more about this on the channel which I will do in the future! Thanks for the comment!
omg the whole video.... especially the music and intro WERE SOOOO GOOD (editing skills👏) I really appreciate your advice for incoming dental students! I am actually a bit nervous and excited at the same time about starting the dental school very soon!!
Thank you SO MUCH!! These are the types of comments that keep me going! I have so much fun making these videos and I’m incredibly excited about where they’ll be in the future! I understand your nerves! It’s all part of it! But I promise you can do it and that’s why you were selected for a spot! You are way more than capable of succeeding and I know you will!
Man since I've been following your channel, I watched every single video. You keep my motivated when I feel down studying for the DAT. Thank you man. Keep up the good work and hopefully I will be able to get in this cycle 🙏🙏
Homam, you are a champ my man!! Thank you for this amazing comment, and thank you for your continued support!! I’m rooting for you on your dental journey, and I can assure you that your continued hard work and dedication will pay off massively for you in your life! Keep working my friend!! 💪💪
Stephen, I'm sitting here on UA-cam looking at vlogs and seeing what I can do to improve my vlogs, and I know I've told you this before but I have to say it again, your camera work and editing is really amazing. One of the best I've seen amongst dental students and dentists that create content. I'm still learning a lot about filming and editing, but one of my goals this summer is to really practice and be able to create cleaner, more cinematic vlogs like this. This was really a complete vlog man, I loved it. I know this video is "old" but you make great content all the time. Keep it up
Eli thank you so much for this amazing comment, my man!! You have no idea how much I appreciate this! I have always loved the “filmmaking” side of this youtube channel for me. The funny thing about it is that it really is just repetition. I have noticed myself getting better at editing over time just because I do it so often these days and the time spent with it has really made a difference. Just like everything we do in dental school! But thank you man I appreciate it and I hope school is treating you well!
@@stephenraydentist thanks Stephen! almost done the first year, last exam is May 12th and I can't wait 😂. Appreciate the kind words and encouragement! Hopefully I can really get the time this summer to hone in on that practice & improvement because this is just WOW!
Still in high school but i do dream on becoming a dentist once i complete enlistment in the military And this video was helpful when i comes to having an idea of what to do when i do get there.
Thanks for the comment, and I am so happy to have given you something to sink your teeth into! I truly hope it was helpful and I wish you the best of luck on your journey!
Yes oh my gosh I'm so happy you found my channel! I've already spoken with multiple classmates of yours and my class is super excited to welcome y'all to campus! We are actually working on a special video for y'all that will introduce you to us and give you some great details and advice about school!
How did you end up in this career option of becoming a dentist...? Were you really interested ? What inspired you and why you chose dentistry as your career option? Was passion important for you while opting for this career? I juz wanted to know coz I am planning to join a dental school aiming to become one and I am not so passionate... And I barely know someone who joined the dental school only coz they loved working with teeth
I’m pretty young, but my dentist, ortho, and oral surgeon are all super great people and have made me wonder if dentistry is for me. I still don’t know if that’s what I’ll choose but it might be 🤷🏻♀️
Okayyyy that intro thoughhh! Such an informative video! I will be applying this cycle and im so nervous and your videos have helped me get a grasp of what my future holds.
❤️❤️❤️ thank you so so much for this comment!! I appreciate this and yes there is so much for you to learn about your future and it will all come in due time. Just keep working hard every day and you will make your dreams come true!! 💪
THANKY YOU!!! It really isn't a ton! I shoot in a modified picture profile on my Sony camera and then mess with some things in post to make it look how it is! I feel like I'm still dialing it in but I really liked the look of this video! Thanks again omg
Intro was awesome! It got my excited to go to dental school. I’m a freshman getting a business degree then hoping to go into dental school. What’s your take on that? What should I focus on?
Awesome and thank you for the comment!! I was an English major and it didn’t stop me one bit from getting into school. My advice is to get A’s in everything. Excel in business classes and science classes alike and never second guess yourself. Capitalize on what makes you unique throughout your application process and you will be successful. The DAT is extremely important so if you can really do well on that, you’ll be just fine!
Truly that is wild for me to think about. I can't even imagine that. But I believe that it can happen, and I am going to continue working hard so that it does!! Share with your friends and thank you SO much for the comment!
I'm so glad this helped you!! And I will be continuing to discuss this topic moving forward! Everything I learn, ya'll will learn to from me! Thanks for the comment! You will do amazing in school!
Hi Stephen! Thank you so much for all the great content and advice you post on your channel. You definitely have a great talent for putting out great material with lots of insight. I am currently in the process of selecting what schools to apply to. I saw another video from you that I can't find, but you speak about the curriculum and its relevance to what you will actually do in dentistry. One of the schools that I am considering has quite a different curriculum structure and I wanted to hear your thoughts about it. Is there a platform where I can private message you? I would really appreciate your insight. Thank you!
I love how you respond to every comment! That really shows what an amazing and extremely caring person you are. I’m sending all the positivity and wish you an amazing dental school journey ! Very exiting to start dental school (senior in high school) I also have some questions ! :)
Thanks so much for this comment and yes I love to respond to them even though it often takes me a while to get to each one 😂 best of luck on your dental journey! It was an amazing adventure!
Dude honestly your videos are great and thx for the awesome advice you gave ! i'm still in junior high and i think im ready to create my path to become a dentist cause i've been thinkin and debating about it for quite a while now and i found the answer so thank you again. It does sound like a lot of work but definitely exciting haha
THANK YOU my friend I cant tell you how much this comment means to me! I've always hoped to inspire younger people who are in the same position I once was, and it is so great to see that I am doing that. Keep up your hard work and don't ever give up on your dreams in life. It sounds corny but I promise you can make it happen!
Heck yes!!! I feel sometimes like I am extremely vanilla and I have nothing unique to say, but I think just saying anything helps a lot of people who need some sort of reassurance! Thanks for the comment and support, Haley!
They certainly do! I cut an MO on 19 today and it took me 30 minutes. Then I filled it in about 10-15. You really do get better with practice which is so important to understand! Thanks for the comment!
Great question!! So outside of school, I also have this UA-cam channel and I work for Bootcamp! Those two things plus school mean I am pretty much working all day every day. However, school really doesn't take up absolutely all of my time. There are definitely weeks though when I do nothing but study 😂. Thanks for the question!
Hey Stephen , I'm a first-year dental student, and the exams are knocking I really wish you can advise me on how to survive the exam period and how to get rid of the stress
Hi Stephen, I'm Denisse from Mexico. I loved your video and I would like to know how are your classes in Tennessee? Since I think they can be different in some things but I would love to know.
Thank you so much for the comment! I have made specific videos about certain classes I’ve taken and I’ve talked about specific classes on my podcast, The Teeth Time Podcast! There is plenty out there about how my courses have been going over the past year and a half!
My first year is gonna start soon , so I'd be grateful if u could refer me some books to read...as the basics .... also, i hv no idea of what topics I'd be learning about this year ...so if u could address me abt this it would be very helpful...
I understand the feeling!! It is a scary time. My advice though is to not worry about the big picture but rather control what is directly in front of you one day at a time. If you worry about and fear the future too much, you will get lost in the present. Best of luck and thank you for the comment!
Hi Stephen, I recently found your channel and have loved it so far! I'm currently a third year Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) student , but as of recently I've been seriously considering dentistry as a career path. I know it's not the conventional route because I have no science background, neither have I taken any science courses other than biology in high school. Can I still pursue dentistry? I know most dental schools have prerequisites and as long as those are completed with good marks and the DAT (with a good mark) is completed, I should be good to go. Realizing that I don't have any prerequisites and I'm almost done my Bachelor's degree, I feel kind of uneasy, but still want to aim for dental school. I assume I might have to complete an extra year of uni in order to complete everything... I was wondering if I could get your advice on this. It would be super helpful! Thank you :)
Hi Zoe, thanks for the comment!! You can absolutely pursue dentistry!! I was an English major in undergrad and I've talked about that in a few of my videos! I would recommend checking out the playlist on my channel which is called "Prudential students start here" That'll give you more of my thoughts on the pre-dental process! You will definitely be set back a few years completing all of your pre-requisite courses, but I know MULTIPLE of my classmates are in their late 20s and 30s. There is no issue with going to dental school a few years later than the average student! If it is what you want to do, you should go all in to make it happen!
@@stephenraydentist thank you so much for getting back to me Stephen!! Thank you for the advice, and I watch the video you recommended - made some valid points. I think I’ve decided to go down this route, it’ll be challenging but worth the try! Keep up the videos, they’re a BIG help! :)
Doc. May i have some topic from you to study before our 1st semester started? I just searching some stuffs like oral cavity tooth structures dental materials, but how about numbers? Do you study general math etc. For short a reviewer on 1st semester i want to advance learning....
My advice would actually be to not study at all and just enjoy your time off! Trust me, there will be PLENTY of studying for you very soon. Try and enjoy life! However, if you're set on studying before school starts, dont study math. There is next to zero math in dental schools. Basic head and neck anatomy would be good and then biochemistry and histology would be good subjects to study. No math! Best of luck in your dental school experience! I'm sure you're going to do great!
Any advice to the people who wanted to be in med school but they couldn't get in due to low grades but end up taking dental school as a compromise where there is hard to accept but they have to?
Well I would tell you to probably not go into dentistry if the only reason for your decision is that you couldn’t get into med school! Dentistry can be a very challenging profession that requires a lot of time, money, and effort to enter and if you have no attachment to it at all, you may find yourself regretting your decision. Do some shadowing and try to learn the profession a bit more so that you can be more educated on what you’re getting into! Don’t just go because it’s the next best thing for you after med!
@@stephenraydentist Thank you For replying it was so much pleasure to see your presence. I think if medicine is not up for me then I can get myself into learning and developing my best skills and working to be a good dentist and trying to acknowledge it and get the best out of it. If you think it is a good one then I'll be most grateful to stay along with you throughout my dentistry.
Absolutely not! There will always be free time in dental school to enjoy! More than people say honestly! You just really have to use your time wisely and get everything done that you need to get done in order to enjoy that free time!
Hi stephen I just saw your video and I have to ask you something. What do you think of the online classes? You think that they affect our knowledge and practice?
Everyone is different, and everyone responds to online courses in different ways. Some will benefit from them and some will be hurt by them. I personally have mixed feelings. I like having the ability to watch lectures on my own schedule instead of one that is set up for me, however I tend to be less diligent about watching them because I am not being made to. I like having the ability to speed up the teacher's speaking to get through lectures quicker, but there are times when I can't see the teacher's writing or facial expressions which are very important in terms of conveying information. They are a mixed bag for me!
I have some relatives who come from Europe and don't have insurance and need dental work! I was wondering if you fix peoples teeth in the school, and is it costly it is?
We do a lot of dental work at school! Our 3rd and 4th years are almost completely clinical so we treat patients for everything they might need. As far as cost I can’t be sure of this figure but I believe our price is about ⅓ of what you would pay going to a private practice to see a dentist!
For sure!! It is a lot of work! But it is definitely do-able. You just have to stay on top of things every day. The challenge is just the sheer number of lectures we have to get through to prepare for each exam. If you can sit down and knock out a bunch of lectures early in a study period, you'll be in good shape! The added difficulty is lab work. The work we do in our pre-clinical labs can be taxing and can take away from our study time. Once again, however, it is all very do-able!
@@stephenraydentist as most schooling for a profession is I would imagine. However, from what I’ve heard it is not as difficult as medical school. Which I’ve heard is almost killing some students and has a decent amount of students who drop out of medical school or change area of study
Dental school is quite the challenge! But math is literally almost not part of it! If you're interested in hearing more about how difficult dental school actually is, check out episode 008 of the teeth time podcast here on UA-cam where I discuss this very topic with fellow dental student, OneMissionDMD. ua-cam.com/video/5dClSuuRF3s/v-deo.html
Become an extrovert. I like to put myself in extreme situations in my mind in order to be more social. Per example, I tell myself "if I don't go talk to this person and socialize with them, I will not succeed in life". The whole point of telling myself that is to put false pressure on myself for me to go do it. After using this method many times, I got used to socializing without using it. Confidence is key. If you're a man, try going to the gym and improving your posture, this will make you look more confident/charismatic and also will give you a better mental health. Those are some tricks I've used to become an extrovert and now I am a financial manager. I speak in front of hundreds of people everyday.
Hey Stephen! I’m currently a CDA, I have almost three years under my belt. I’m getting ready to go back to school for my undergrad degree in science. And I plan to apply for dental school after graduating. Do you think having my prior experience as a CDA, will help me in dental school? The lab work portion sounds really intriguing just in general for me.
I’m not exactly sure how to answer this! College admissions vary widely! High school GPA and ACT/SAT score are the biggest predictors of acceptance into an undergrad program but I couldn’t speak on what those numbers need to be!
LOL just be honest and say you like the money n the ego that comes with it. I am on the same boat, cleaning teeth is no glamorous than a plumber except it's in the mouth.
I’m sorry my friend I don’t feel this way! I never pursued dentistry for money or ego. I chose dentistry because when I saw it for the first time close up I knew it was the profession for me. I felt called to it. And yes I do believe you can feel called to a profession. Dentistry is a very difficult field. It’s certainly difficult to enter into, but once you become a dentist, it is hard work. Some people make it sound like a career that is all sunshine and rainbows but it isn’t. It is hard work. I fully understand that and anticipate that aspect of my career with excitement. I look forward to building a business to enrich the lives of those we serve and those who work with me. Any money I make will go towards giving my children a great life and giving them anything they need to be successful. Thanks for your comment!
That was the best dental related intro I have ever seen sshhheesssshhhhhh
Naaaaahhhh that’s not true!! Dude thank you my friend! 🙏
Actuality i followed you channel too. You have an amazing intro and advices❤
1st year is rough, but dental school absolutely flies by
dang, Stephen just upped the intro game 👏. Well done my friend
Thank you, Joel!! I love when I have a little bit of time to really edit! I appreciate it man!! 🙏
I was very surprised that you mentioned Joel that’s great!! Love the videos of both of you
I really appreciate you making this video! So many emotions going into dental school - a mix of excitement and nerves at the same time!
Oh my gosh I remember exactly how that felt. It is INSANE to me that I was in your exact spot a year ago. This year of dental school has flown by so quickly. It is one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I wish I had shown more of the beginning on this channel, but I'm glad to be documenting it now!
Moving to 2nd year of dental school and i must say that it flies !! Like there are times when things aren't good and sometimes it is , and hand skills will get better along the time as he said , and lastly remember that " Grass is always greener on the other side "
The grass isnt always greener! Dental school has gotten progressively harder on me since I made this video as a D1. Things just get packed in much more densely and your responsibilities in this clinic mean that you are constantly stretched thin. I need to talk more about this on the channel which I will do in the future! Thanks for the comment!
@@stephenraydentist never mind mate , thanks for the reply though 😌
Yeah it is a Sick dentistry montage intro 👏
And the monitor lol 😂😂😂
My monitor is actually acting up lately Im not sure what's going on with it! Thanks for the comment, Sosii!
omg the whole video.... especially the music and intro WERE SOOOO GOOD (editing skills👏) I really appreciate your advice for incoming dental students! I am actually a bit nervous and excited at the same time about starting the dental school very soon!!
Thank you SO MUCH!! These are the types of comments that keep me going! I have so much fun making these videos and I’m incredibly excited about where they’ll be in the future! I understand your nerves! It’s all part of it! But I promise you can do it and that’s why you were selected for a spot! You are way more than capable of succeeding and I know you will!
Your cinematography and editing is next level my dude
Coming in with this amazing comment after amazing comment! Thank you again my friend!
Man since I've been following your channel, I watched every single video. You keep my motivated when I feel down studying for the DAT. Thank you man. Keep up the good work and hopefully I will be able to get in this cycle 🙏🙏
Homam, you are a champ my man!! Thank you for this amazing comment, and thank you for your continued support!! I’m rooting for you on your dental journey, and I can assure you that your continued hard work and dedication will pay off massively for you in your life! Keep working my friend!! 💪💪
Stephen, I'm sitting here on UA-cam looking at vlogs and seeing what I can do to improve my vlogs, and I know I've told you this before but I have to say it again, your camera work and editing is really amazing. One of the best I've seen amongst dental students and dentists that create content. I'm still learning a lot about filming and editing, but one of my goals this summer is to really practice and be able to create cleaner, more cinematic vlogs like this. This was really a complete vlog man, I loved it. I know this video is "old" but you make great content all the time. Keep it up
Eli thank you so much for this amazing comment, my man!! You have no idea how much I appreciate this! I have always loved the “filmmaking” side of this youtube channel for me. The funny thing about it is that it really is just repetition. I have noticed myself getting better at editing over time just because I do it so often these days and the time spent with it has really made a difference. Just like everything we do in dental school! But thank you man I appreciate it and I hope school is treating you well!
@@stephenraydentist thanks Stephen! almost done the first year, last exam is May 12th and I can't wait 😂. Appreciate the kind words and encouragement! Hopefully I can really get the time this summer to hone in on that practice & improvement because this is just WOW!
Just had our first day of our fall semester! Love the content, it definitely makes me a lot more excited to continue the journey!
I love to hear this man!! Hope your first day was great and you are feeling good about everything! It's a fun journey and it's nonstop so enjoy it!
That intro though 👌🏽
Thank you so much!! I had fun making it! And I was happy to include a bunch of shots of my classmates in this video!
Omg the ending 🥺🥺🥺 appreciate you bro
Absolutely!! I’m about to be shouting you out all the time man!
@@stephenraydentist same bro ily
Still in high school but i do dream on becoming a dentist once i complete enlistment in the military
And this video was helpful when i comes to having an idea of what to do when i do get there.
Thanks for the comment, and I am so happy to have given you something to sink your teeth into! I truly hope it was helpful and I wish you the best of luck on your journey!
Thank God this was a suggested video. Starting D1 next week
You’ve got this my man. Keep your mind even and take it a day at a time. You’ll do amazing!!
Awesome video! I’m gonna be a D1 at UTHSC in July, and this is the kind of advice I’ve been looking for. Keep it up!
Yes oh my gosh I'm so happy you found my channel! I've already spoken with multiple classmates of yours and my class is super excited to welcome y'all to campus! We are actually working on a special video for y'all that will introduce you to us and give you some great details and advice about school!
@@stephenraydentist Haha I heard about that! Looking forward to it!
how is it going??
How did you end up in this career option of becoming a dentist...? Were you really interested ? What inspired you and why you chose dentistry as your career option? Was passion important for you while opting for this career? I juz wanted to know coz I am planning to join a dental school aiming to become one and I am not so passionate... And I barely know someone who joined the dental school only coz they loved working with teeth
I’m pretty young, but my dentist, ortho, and oral surgeon are all super great people and have made me wonder if dentistry is for me. I still don’t know if that’s what I’ll choose but it might be 🤷🏻♀️
That is so awesome to hear and I’m glad you came to check this video out! Best of luck in your process deciding!
Okayyyy that intro thoughhh! Such an informative video! I will be applying this cycle and im so nervous and your videos have helped me get a grasp of what my future holds.
❤️❤️❤️ thank you so so much for this comment!! I appreciate this and yes there is so much for you to learn about your future and it will all come in due time. Just keep working hard every day and you will make your dreams come true!! 💪
Also just wanna say your color grading looks SO good! It really elevates your video quality. I wish I had the skills to do that!
THANKY YOU!!! It really isn't a ton! I shoot in a modified picture profile on my Sony camera and then mess with some things in post to make it look how it is! I feel like I'm still dialing it in but I really liked the look of this video! Thanks again omg
I was just about to comment the same thing! Absolutely stunning video and editing.
thanks for the advice! I'm so excited, this year in September will be my first class, wish me luck!
Thanks for the comment!! Best of luck! You will do so well!
Great advice! super excited to start dental school in the fall!!!
So late to responding but thank you so much for your comment and best of luck to you!!
That intro tho 👌🔥
😂😂😂🙏 thank you so much!!!
Intro was awesome! It got my excited to go to dental school.
I’m a freshman getting a business degree then hoping to go into dental school. What’s your take on that? What should I focus on?
Awesome and thank you for the comment!! I was an English major and it didn’t stop me one bit from getting into school. My advice is to get A’s in everything. Excel in business classes and science classes alike and never second guess yourself. Capitalize on what makes you unique throughout your application process and you will be successful. The DAT is extremely important so if you can really do well on that, you’ll be just fine!
Thank you!
I think within Business degree you should specialize/focus on Healthcare management that will be a plus!
I can already see the day this channel hits 100k + subs
Truly that is wild for me to think about. I can't even imagine that. But I believe that it can happen, and I am going to continue working hard so that it does!! Share with your friends and thank you SO much for the comment!
This is an amazing video! I'm going into dentistry school and you just gave me so much confidence 😆
No need to not have confidence! You’ve got this!! Best of luck in school!!
This is the video I need.
I’m here for you!! Thank you so much for the comment!
Great intro man! Thank you.
Thank YOU!! I appreciate it! I had fun making it!
Awesome advice! Really eased some nerves about starting in August!
I'm so glad this helped you!! And I will be continuing to discuss this topic moving forward! Everything I learn, ya'll will learn to from me! Thanks for the comment! You will do amazing in school!
Amazing content as always brotha!
Thank you my man!! I appreciate this so much!!
I really like your editing !!!!
Thank you so much my friend!!
Hi Stephen! Thank you so much for all the great content and advice you post on your channel. You definitely have a great talent for putting out great material with lots of insight. I am currently in the process of selecting what schools to apply to. I saw another video from you that I can't find, but you speak about the curriculum and its relevance to what you will actually do in dentistry. One of the schools that I am considering has quite a different curriculum structure and I wanted to hear your thoughts about it. Is there a platform where I can private message you? I would really appreciate your insight. Thank you!
Amazing video as always!!! I love the intro.
Thank you so so much!! I appreciate this!! 🙏
I love how you respond to every comment! That really shows what an amazing and extremely caring person you are. I’m sending all the positivity and wish you an amazing dental school journey !
Very exiting to start dental school (senior in high school) I also have some questions ! :)
Thanks so much for this comment and yes I love to respond to them even though it often takes me a while to get to each one 😂 best of luck on your dental journey! It was an amazing adventure!
Dude honestly your videos are great and thx for the awesome advice you gave ! i'm still in junior high and i think im ready to create my path to become a dentist cause i've been thinkin and debating about it for quite a while now and i found the answer so thank you again. It does sound like a lot of work but definitely exciting haha
THANK YOU my friend I cant tell you how much this comment means to me! I've always hoped to inspire younger people who are in the same position I once was, and it is so great to see that I am doing that. Keep up your hard work and don't ever give up on your dreams in life. It sounds corny but I promise you can make it happen!
@@stephenraydentist thx so much man that truly means alot ^^
Hi Stephen
This is an amazing video! I'm going into dentistry school and you just gave me so much confidence
🙏🙏🙏 THIS is what I truly appreciate hearing! Thank you so much for letting me know and please keep chasing your dreams! It will be worth it!!
Where are you from
Loved this video! definitely will be watching more from you
Thank you so much for the comment, and heck yes!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helped!
Great insight! I have a bunch of notes Ive been writing throughout the year to make a similar video (: Ill definitely refer everyone to this one too!
Heck yes!!! I feel sometimes like I am extremely vanilla and I have nothing unique to say, but I think just saying anything helps a lot of people who need some sort of reassurance! Thanks for the comment and support, Haley!
watching this trying to get motivation to start D2 year 😂🥲
I might have to do the same thing to motivate myself!! Currently studying microbiology and the motivation is running thin!
Hand skills certainly improve with time !!
I love the way you share your dental journey !!
I am so .... excited to join an American dental school !!!
They certainly do! I cut an MO on 19 today and it took me 30 minutes. Then I filled it in about 10-15. You really do get better with practice which is so important to understand! Thanks for the comment!
You are so amazing.Thank you for the helpful videos ❤️
Thank you so much for the comment!! It truly means the world to me!
Gracias, me ayudaste a motivarme!
¡De nada y gracias por tu apoyo!
nice video man! what camera + lens and mic do you use?
Thanks for the comment my friend! I added it all to the description of the video!
While in dental school do you still have time to have a life and do normal activities or is the bulk of ur day and night spent doing school?
Great question!! So outside of school, I also have this UA-cam channel and I work for Bootcamp! Those two things plus school mean I am pretty much working all day every day. However, school really doesn't take up absolutely all of my time. There are definitely weeks though when I do nothing but study 😂. Thanks for the question!
Hey Stephen , I'm a first-year dental student, and the exams are knocking I really wish you can advise me on how to survive the exam period and how to get rid of the stress
stephen may you direct us also lam so much inspired
Your video is awesome, but how can I be a general dentist, some advices please
Thank you for your kind comment!! Check out this video where I talk about the path to becoming a dentist! ua-cam.com/video/ryTSvRoXwHY/v-deo.html
Hi Stephen, I'm Denisse from Mexico. I loved your video and I would like to know how are your classes in Tennessee? Since I think they can be different in some things but I would love to know.
Thank you so much for the comment! I have made specific videos about certain classes I’ve taken and I’ve talked about specific classes on my podcast, The Teeth Time Podcast! There is plenty out there about how my courses have been going over the past year and a half!
My first year is gonna start soon , so I'd be grateful if u could refer me some books to read...as the basics .... also, i hv no idea of what topics I'd be learning about this year ...so if u could address me abt this it would be very helpful...
Keep going A like fedeo wish day happy✨🦷
Thanks for the comment!!
@@stephenraydentist welcome
I'm just extremely worried about not getting accepted in the first place..
I understand the feeling!! It is a scary time. My advice though is to not worry about the big picture but rather control what is directly in front of you one day at a time. If you worry about and fear the future too much, you will get lost in the present. Best of luck and thank you for the comment!
@@stephenraydentist Thank you so much for the advice! your videos are always so helpful.
Hi Stephen,
I recently found your channel and have loved it so far! I'm currently a third year Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) student , but as of recently I've been seriously considering dentistry as a career path. I know it's not the conventional route because I have no science background, neither have I taken any science courses other than biology in high school. Can I still pursue dentistry? I know most dental schools have prerequisites and as long as those are completed with good marks and the DAT (with a good mark) is completed, I should be good to go. Realizing that I don't have any prerequisites and I'm almost done my Bachelor's degree, I feel kind of uneasy, but still want to aim for dental school. I assume I might have to complete an extra year of uni in order to complete everything... I was wondering if I could get your advice on this. It would be super helpful! Thank you :)
Hi Zoe, thanks for the comment!! You can absolutely pursue dentistry!! I was an English major in undergrad and I've talked about that in a few of my videos! I would recommend checking out the playlist on my channel which is called "Prudential students start here" That'll give you more of my thoughts on the pre-dental process! You will definitely be set back a few years completing all of your pre-requisite courses, but I know MULTIPLE of my classmates are in their late 20s and 30s. There is no issue with going to dental school a few years later than the average student! If it is what you want to do, you should go all in to make it happen!
@@stephenraydentist thank you so much for getting back to me Stephen!! Thank you for the advice, and I watch the video you recommended - made some valid points. I think I’ve decided to go down this route, it’ll be challenging but worth the try! Keep up the videos, they’re a BIG help! :)
would you recommend going to dental school if you had a hard time learning/grasping concepts in high school?
Doc. May i have some topic from you to study before our 1st semester started? I just searching some stuffs like oral cavity tooth structures dental materials, but how about numbers? Do you study general math etc. For short a reviewer on 1st semester i want to advance learning....
My advice would actually be to not study at all and just enjoy your time off! Trust me, there will be PLENTY of studying for you very soon. Try and enjoy life! However, if you're set on studying before school starts, dont study math. There is next to zero math in dental schools. Basic head and neck anatomy would be good and then biochemistry and histology would be good subjects to study. No math! Best of luck in your dental school experience! I'm sure you're going to do great!
Any advice to the people who wanted to be in med school but they couldn't get in due to low grades but end up taking dental school as a compromise where there is hard to accept but they have to?
Well I would tell you to probably not go into dentistry if the only reason for your decision is that you couldn’t get into med school! Dentistry can be a very challenging profession that requires a lot of time, money, and effort to enter and if you have no attachment to it at all, you may find yourself regretting your decision. Do some shadowing and try to learn the profession a bit more so that you can be more educated on what you’re getting into! Don’t just go because it’s the next best thing for you after med!
@@stephenraydentist Thank you For replying it was so much pleasure to see your presence.
I think if medicine is not up for me then I can get myself into learning and developing my best skills and working to be a good dentist and trying to acknowledge it and get the best out of it.
If you think it is a good one then I'll be most grateful to stay along with you throughout my dentistry.
Do you mean that when I start the second year of dental I will have no free time to enjoy ?
Absolutely not! There will always be free time in dental school to enjoy! More than people say honestly! You just really have to use your time wisely and get everything done that you need to get done in order to enjoy that free time!
Hi stephen
I just saw your video and I have to ask you something. What do you think of the online classes? You think that they affect our knowledge and practice?
Everyone is different, and everyone responds to online courses in different ways. Some will benefit from them and some will be hurt by them. I personally have mixed feelings. I like having the ability to watch lectures on my own schedule instead of one that is set up for me, however I tend to be less diligent about watching them because I am not being made to. I like having the ability to speed up the teacher's speaking to get through lectures quicker, but there are times when I can't see the teacher's writing or facial expressions which are very important in terms of conveying information. They are a mixed bag for me!
I have some relatives who come from Europe and don't have insurance and need dental work! I was wondering if you fix peoples teeth in the school, and is it costly it is?
We do a lot of dental work at school! Our 3rd and 4th years are almost completely clinical so we treat patients for everything they might need. As far as cost I can’t be sure of this figure but I believe our price is about ⅓ of what you would pay going to a private practice to see a dentist!
I wanted to know if the workload is alot. Like do they give you so much to do at once?
For sure!! It is a lot of work! But it is definitely do-able. You just have to stay on top of things every day. The challenge is just the sheer number of lectures we have to get through to prepare for each exam. If you can sit down and knock out a bunch of lectures early in a study period, you'll be in good shape! The added difficulty is lab work. The work we do in our pre-clinical labs can be taxing and can take away from our study time. Once again, however, it is all very do-able!
@@stephenraydentist as most schooling for a profession is I would imagine. However, from what I’ve heard it is not as difficult as medical school. Which I’ve heard is almost killing some students and has a decent amount of students who drop out of medical school or change area of study
Is dental study hard? Iam not good in maths.But I want to become dentist.
Dental school is quite the challenge! But math is literally almost not part of it! If you're interested in hearing more about how difficult dental school actually is, check out episode 008 of the teeth time podcast here on UA-cam where I discuss this very topic with fellow dental student, OneMissionDMD. ua-cam.com/video/5dClSuuRF3s/v-deo.html
How can i survive in dental college as an introvert?
Become an extrovert. I like to put myself in extreme situations in my mind in order to be more social. Per example, I tell myself "if I don't go talk to this person and socialize with them, I will not succeed in life". The whole point of telling myself that is to put false pressure on myself for me to go do it. After using this method many times, I got used to socializing without using it. Confidence is key. If you're a man, try going to the gym and improving your posture, this will make you look more confident/charismatic and also will give you a better mental health. Those are some tricks I've used to become an extrovert and now I am a financial manager. I speak in front of hundreds of people everyday.
Hey Stephen! I’m currently a CDA, I have almost three years under my belt. I’m getting ready to go back to school for my undergrad degree in science. And I plan to apply for dental school after graduating. Do you think having my prior experience as a CDA, will help me in dental school? The lab work portion sounds really intriguing just in general for me.
What are the required 12th grade results for undergraduate?
I’m not exactly sure how to answer this! College admissions vary widely! High school GPA and ACT/SAT score are the biggest predictors of acceptance into an undergrad program but I couldn’t speak on what those numbers need to be!
Hİ I’m also studying dentistry from the other side of the world😄 Are there any websites where you follow information about dentistry?
LOL just be honest and say you like the money n the ego that comes with it. I am on the same boat, cleaning teeth is no glamorous than a plumber except it's in the mouth.
I’m sorry my friend I don’t feel this way! I never pursued dentistry for money or ego. I chose dentistry because when I saw it for the first time close up I knew it was the profession for me. I felt called to it. And yes I do believe you can feel called to a profession. Dentistry is a very difficult field. It’s certainly difficult to enter into, but once you become a dentist, it is hard work. Some people make it sound like a career that is all sunshine and rainbows but it isn’t. It is hard work. I fully understand that and anticipate that aspect of my career with excitement. I look forward to building a business to enrich the lives of those we serve and those who work with me. Any money I make will go towards giving my children a great life and giving them anything they need to be successful. Thanks for your comment!