How to get an A* in your EPQ

[@tillyszarawarski4012]

This was such an amazing video, your advice is always reliable :)) I am doing my EPQ on dental anxiety and the different measures to control dental anxiety !

[@FarisDent]

Sounds very interesting!

[@sbp.4l]

hi, i’ve been thinking about doing something dentistry related - have you finished your epq?

[@gaganhayer6530]

What did you get?

[@caz.x_x]

my topic is about oil, the impact it has had on the world, and alternatives to it. I think I could relate it to economics pretty easily. BTW great video it was very well made and produced keep it up

[@FarisDent]

Thank you!

[@FarisDent]

Sounds like a great idea

[@caz.x_x]

@@FarisDent thanks im working on it!

[@ZA-gs6oy]

Hi, just a suggestion- could you film a vlog of a typical day of dental school, even if it is online ! Thank you

[@FarisDent]

Your wishes will be answered very soon!

[@Aml_07]

Hey! Not sure if you still check these comments, but how would you go about an EPQ that is predominantly pure maths based?

[@FarisDent]

you can do it on any project! just think of how you can relate it back to dentistry in an interview

[@laibaali8032]

my EPQ title is 'can dental anxiety in paediatric dentistry be nullified'

[@FarisDent]

Great title!

[@TheMasterEconomistStudent]

How long should the initial ideas proposal and planning review be?

[@jhaddjeri]

my epq is going to be about how the composition of the oral microbiome affects oral and systemic health, do you think thats a good topic to research ?

[@ebenezerjohn1541]

Can you please make video of you how to write the format for the epq please

[@bqs36935]

Great video thank you!

[@FarisDent]

No worries!

[@beratpirbudak5639]

My epq idea is robotics. im almost at M4 stage I have a specific tittle that fits 3 marks but can you tell me if I have a good variety of sources:
1 podcast
7or 8 articles
2 ted talks
2 books
Thank you Very much

[@candytrace3337]

What if my school do not facilitate epq how to do it ?

[@FarisDent]

You don't need to do one to stand out! Instead you can do an independent research project or enter essay prizes to gain skills.

[@maryamr6850]

Quick question - does the title need to sound "intriguing" to achieve the top marks, or is that just a myth? thanks! 😂 x

[@FarisDent]

myth - but changing/altering your title DOES help

[@marienana9921]

hi faris, your videos are great thank you! my topic is on the “extent of the pandemic on geriatric dentistry in the uk”. my essay roughly goes like this: background on the oral health of older people, background on the pandemic, then i discuss the effect on dentistry then finally on geriatric dentistry, before i conclude. is there any other point you think i could add which would be useful as well as increasing my word count?

[@FarisDent]

That sounds great so far ; seems like plenty of content for your EPQ - maybe look at the effects of arthritis on the elderly and how it impacts their oral health?

[@marienana9921]

@@FarisDent that sounds like a great idea thank you. how would i link the pandemic to that? or is it more background information

[@FarisDent]

@@marienana9921 Up to you really to develop your ideas further - that's just a general suggestion

[@yukinaexx1771]

My title is an analysis of a silent voice
A film analysis basically is that okay

[@FarisDent]

Sounds awesome!

[@unzilasyed5992]

could I do it on something like "how do rich people think?" or "how do the rich stay rich?" (not finalised)

[@FarisDent]

ask your EPQ supervisor they'll let you know!

[@samiah]

i’m hoping to do mine on whether cad/cam dentistry is the new future to prosthodontics, i was wondering whether you could give me some things you recommend me to look into :)

[@FarisDent]

That’s close to what I did also! I would recommend looking into CAD/CAM crowns / CEREC is a good place to start too

[@miasmalls8448]

Im not sure if my title is good... its" to what extent does diabetes increase the likelihood of gum diseases" is this good? will there be enough material to write an essay about it?

[@FarisDent]

Brilliant title! There is A LOT of research to dive into!

[@miasmalls8448]

@@FarisDent Thanks I am definitely going to stick with it!

[@Ethan-sj1lb]

Can you do a video on teledentistry yo

[@annabelleblack4462]

hi thanks for this video - how long would you recommend leaving to write the EPQ ( assuming you have analysed the sources, and made a comprehensive plan)?

[@FarisDent]

Hard to say - I always say to pace yourself so just start bit by bit instead of trying to cram in one night

[@lola7172]

Please could u tell me if this title is good enough to what extent does money impede teenagers from enhancing their self esteem through cosmetic dentistry?

[@FarisDent]

Great

[@shivamkanda6172]

to what extent is dental treatment driven by ethical concerns

[@FarisDent]

Nice title!

[@dxisielevens3286]

Any ideas on what I could do my EPQ on regarding cancer

[@FarisDent]

Anything you want! I would recommend you do a wide search of impacts of cancer on dental treatment or medical / drug interactions / changes in quality of life - a good place to start getting ideas is literally by writing 'cancer research' in google and looking at different sites for content

[@TheMasterEconomistStudent]

Does SPAG effect your marks?

[@FarisDent]

Depends on your specification

[@danielmayers8092]

How could I find my topic , I’m really struggling to think of one and I have 2 days to think of one 😬

[@FarisDent]

Go online and research dental topics - look at different articles / blogs etc and find what interests YOU - then you can get more specific as you learn more

[@khushiparikh3554]

my epq is on the evolution of Invisalign, do you have any recommendations for research on this?

[@FarisDent]

Not necessarily - you can use articles online , PubMed can be useful, dentistry.co.uk as well

[@Xarishher]

What exactly is an EPQ?

[@FarisDent]

Extended Project Qualification -> allows you to do a research project whilst at A-level (high school)

[@minatbabikir2045]

Hi Faris can you recommend me with websites/books on dental caries it will be much appreciated :)

[@FarisDent]

PubMed , dentistry.co.Uk , pickard’s (but this is v v extra but can use for basic concepts)

[@zain9303]

I got 3 weeks left, no started, got 3 medical interviews, in the next 3 weeks, and doing 4 ALevels. Do you guys think I can get an A* xD

[@ellasorchid]

why did you choose to do epq? not mean just genuine question

[@naba7214]

Do you think I could get into unis like kings for dentistry without an epq ??

[@FarisDent]

Yes 1000% you don’t need an EPQ

[@naba7214]

@@FarisDent ok fewwww because I told my school today I won’t do it , im sure I can do extra curricular stuff etc to add more to my application instead , what do u suggest ??

[@naba7214]

And also im doing 3 alevels not 4 and im not doing an epq is that still okay like they won’t not consider me because of that ?

[@FarisDent]

Yh this is perfect - good luck 🙌

[@Hiba.07]

Lol 2 years later, did you get into dentistry?

[@enissaghanem7743]

Where did you buy your 3D light in the background👀

[@FarisDent]

here: amzn.to/3sm9vuv

[@enissaghanem7743]

@@FarisDent thank you!

[@jazmikat5368]

Hey I put should the NHS pay for self inflicted diseases? Focus on obesity like fat activists who believe obesity isn't a disease and then the actual NHS point of view too. I've just started but these are the sources I have so far.

[@FarisDent]

Sounds like an interesting topic

[@yoasaji]

HI omg i was thinking of doing something similar to this, how did it go?? did you stick with this idea and could u give any things u used? i would REALLY appreciate it THANKYOUU