Tag Archives: dental school

The Pros and Cons of Dentistry

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Contemplating a career in dentistry? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that US News and World Report recently crowned the dentist as the #1 best job of 2013.  But wait, not so fast.  Is this report sugar-coating the realities … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Test

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Finally! I could see the light at the end of my career tunnel!  The depressed feelings dissolved, and a fresh hope blanketed over me.  I was very lucky to rely on the stability of the dental practice while I started … Continue reading →

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Can a Fart Change a Life?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

It was just another day in dental school.  Another test in the big lecture hall where we had most of our classes.  Total silence.  Then, like a balloon popping, it burst out of nowhere. A very loud fart. Then total … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Dental School Sucked

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

I was surprised to find myself struggling to write this post about hating dental school.  I know I hated a lot about it when I was there.  When I sat down to write the last post, I found myself sifting … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons I Loved Dental School

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for… it’s list time again!  As I reflect on my journey in and out of dentistry, I am compelled to go back to the beginning: DENTAL SCHOOL.  Since my last list was all about … Continue reading →

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Happy Happy to You…

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Being in dental school was all dentistry all of the time.  When you weren’t in class learning about it or in clinic practicing, you were at home studying for the next exam.  And we had tests daily.   All you dental … Continue reading →

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Is Hindsight Really Always 20/20?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

It’s easy to look back on the past and see things we didn’t notice at the time.  With so much wisdom we feel qualified to judge ourselves and challenge why we made certain choices– as if we should have known … Continue reading →

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