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Dentistry interview preparation can be scary – the competition ratio of 3 applicants to 1 place makes this a competitive final hurdle.
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We cover 8 Key Dentistry Topics
Motivation for Dentistry
18 Lessons
37
Here we tackle the common interview question “Why Dentistry?”. This is a favourite for MMI universities and often they’ll have an interviewer who grills you on this single question for several minutes!
Tutorials
Lesson 1
Why Dentistry?
In this first tutorial we explore some of the reasons why you’re applying for dentistry and how to formulate your answer. We will also go through model answers and come up with a perfect one for your interview handbook
Lesson 2
Dentistry Specialties
There are so many different specialities within dentistry itself. We will explore how much you know about these and ensure that you can answer any questions related to this in your interview.
Lesson 3
Wider Reading
Commonly you will be asked about some wider reading you have done outside of dentistry and why you chose the A-Levels you did. You may be probed on what you have gained from your experience in sixth form so far and how you want to carry this on further into dental school.
Lesson 4
Why not Medicine?
Medicine and Dentistry are so similar so what makes you pick dentistry? Is it because it’s so hands-on? It’s important that you don’t disrespect other career choices but also show your drive for dentistry here.
Lesson 5
Career Ambitions
What would you like to achieve in your career as a dentist? Do you want to improve patients’ smiles? Do you want to work in a more surgical specialty or does research interest you?
Lesson 6
Qualities of Dentists
Dental schools want to know you have insight into what it takes to make a good dentist and whether or not you have the grit or determination they require. Are you up to the mark?
Lesson 7
Challenges of Dentistry
Being a dentist can be tricky, and dental schools want to ensure you have sufficient insight into the profession. Here we will explore what some of the pros and cons of being a dentist are and how you can display that you understand it well.
Lesson 8
MMI Practice 1
Let’s put our work to practice with real MMI scenarios. We will go through these together with you and show you step-by-step the best way of tackling them. The benefit here is the real insight you get from tutors who have been on the other side of the interview before!
Lesson 9
MMI Practice 2
Let’s put our work to practice with real MMI scenarios. We will go through these together with you and show you step-by-step the best way of tackling them. The benefit here is the real insight you get from tutors who have been on the other side of the interview before!
Lesson 10
MMI Practice 3
You’ll dive into the deep end with mocks! You’ll have a go at the station which we will record and then watch back together analysing areas you did really well and areas you need to work on!
Lesson 11
MMI Practice 4
You’ll dive into the deep end with mocks! You’ll have a go at the station which we will record and then watch back together analysing areas you did really well and areas you need to work on!
Lesson 12
Work Experience
It is quite likely you will get an MMI station which focuses on work experience and you need to be able to draw on what you have done and go beyond what you have already written on your personal statement. This is why we particularly focus on what you have written on your personal statement and ensure we’ve covered all possible questions you will get asked.
Lesson 13
Using STARR
Here we explore how to use the STARR framework when responding to questions on work experience. It’s important to be able to structure your questions well and using this structure helps us formulate answers which will impress the interviewers. In particular, we’ll look at good and bad answers before going through 10+ questions in the interview handbook.
Lesson 14
WE: Dental Practice
If you’ve carried out work experience in a dental practice, we’ll explore the things you could get asked. Interviewers have a particular set of questions they ask for this so it will be invaluable to gain insight into this. If you haven’t done work experience in a dental practice then don’t worry, we’ll leave this tutorial!
Lesson 15
WE: Hospital
It’s quite rare for dental applicants to have this so great if you do but don’t worry if not! This is really useful into giving insight into the secondary care approach of dentistry and hospitals really showcase the latest treatments and methods which you can discuss
Lesson 16
WE: Clinic
Orthodontic clinics are a great place to see patient-dentist rapport as they are often repeat appointments. What particular areas of communication did you notice the dentist used? We will draw on these in our lessons.
Lesson 17
MMI Practice 5
Practice makes perfect! We have even more practice MMI stations for you to have a go at. It’s important to give it your best shot and compare your answer to the mark scheme provided.
Lesson 18
MMI Practice 6
Try and practice these questions in a mock-MMI setting. Try and get friends and family involved to act as the examiner. We know it can be nerve-wracking but it’s best to try and answer questions in this environment so you’re more used to the set up come interview day.
Personality & Skills
11 Lessons
44
One of the main reasons dental schools have interviews is they want to see what sort of dentist you will make which is often hard to tell from aptitude tests and A-Levels. Here we will show you how to display your compassion, empathy and organisation skills which will make you a perfect dentist.
Tutorials
Lesson 1
Skills and Qualities
Using Dentist Mind’s 5 steps, you will be able to answer several personality questions using the same answers! It will also enable you to come across confident and coherent and be able to showcase the wide array of skills you have.
Lesson 2
Inspiration and Emotion
Here we explore the classic ‘Who is your role mode?l’ scenario as well as talking about the importance of sympathy and empathy as a dentist. To discriminate between different candidates, interviewers often choose candidates which show a high level of emotional intelligence which we explore here.
Lesson 3
Teamwork & Leading
Being able to work in a team is an absolute must as a dentist and we explore scenarios in which you have worked in a team. We will explore why this is important in a dental setting and tie in what you have learned in previous tutorials in motivation for dentistry. As well as working in a team, you need to show clear leadership and explore examples of where you could have improved how you went about leading a team.
Lesson 4
Organisation
Dental school can be a difficult time and universities want to make sure you’re able to cope with the pressure. They want to see how you organise yourself and manage your time. As well as motivation for dentistry they want to see you have a life outside of dentistry and we will test you on possible questions involving stress and some of the difficulties faced by dental professionals – in particular newly qualified dentists
Lesson 5
Personality Scenarios
After gaining all the knowledge so far, we will delve further by going through some scenarios which put you to the test. This involves a mixture of MMI and direct questioning. You will gain feedback on your progress so far and sit down with your tutor and identify areas you need to improve further.
Lesson 6
Academia
Commonly you will be asked about some wider reading you have done outside of dentistry and why you chose the A-Levels you did. You may be probed on what you have gained from your experience in sixth form so far and how you want to carry this on further into dental school.
Lesson 7
Thinking Outside the Box
This is our most popular lesson! We help you tackle some of the most unpredictable scenarios and questions you might get. From being asked who you would invite to a dinner party to where you would travel in the world – these unusual scenarios are actual stations that have come up at interviews before!
Lesson 8
MMI Practice 1
Let’s put our work to practice with real MMI scenarios. We will go through these together with you and show you step-by-step the best way of tackling them. The benefit here is the real insight you get from tutors who have been on the other side of the interview before!
Lesson 9
MMI Practice 2
Let’s put our work to practice with real MMI scenarios. We will go through these together with you and show you step-by-step the best way of tackling them. The benefit here is the real insight you get from tutors who have been on the other side of the interview before!
Lesson 10
MMI Mini Mock 1
You’ll dive into the deep end with mocks! You’ll have a go at the station which we will record and then watch back together analysing areas you did really well and areas you need to work on!
Lesson 11
MMI Mini Mock 2
You’ll dive into the deep end with mocks! You’ll have a go at the station which we will record and then watch back together analysing areas you did really well and areas you need to work on!
NHS
Hot Topics
13 Lessons
44
It is crucial for a dental applicant to have an understanding of the NHS and its structure. Particularly contentious at the moment is the current dental contract, making Band 1 treatment free and also the sugar tax
Tutorials
Lesson 1
NHS Background
We will give you a refresher on some of the foundations upon which the NHS was built and how dentistry fits into this. We will discuss whether dental treatment fits the criteria of the constitution.
Lesson 2
Units of Dental Activity
The current NHS Dental Contract was established in 2006 and involves working towards targets of activity known as UDAs (Units of Dental Activity). We will discuss the pros and cons of this and why many dentists are against it.
Lesson 3
NHS Price Bands
NHS Dental Care is split into different price bands depending on the level of care that is given. Patients make a contribution to cover the cost of the equipment and materials used in treatment. You are likely to be asked this as Labour aimed to make Band 1 free on their manifesto.
Lesson 4
NHS Traffic Light System
Dentists give all patients an initial assessment on their oral health and then the patient gets a Red, Amber or Green (RAG) rating, which is used to produce a personalised plan of prevention. What are your thoughts on this proposed system?
Lesson 5
Sugar Tax
In his March 2016 budget, George Osborne announced a new £520m levy on sugar-sweetened drinks to combat child obesity. We will discuss if we should continue and expand the sugar tax or not.
Lesson 6
Fluoridation of Water
Community water fluoridation schemes have operated for over 70 years – the first fluoridation scheme was introduced in the US in 1945. We go through the common interview debate on whether or not water should be fluoridated.
Lesson 7
Money in the NHS
The NHS is running out of money fast and is in the biggest crises in decades. What suggestions do you have to make things more efficient? What are the ways that the NHS could save money? If you were in charge of the NHS how would you redistribute money?
Lesson 8
NHS v Private Care
What are some of the reasons patients choose private treatment for their teeth over NHS? What are the key differences between care received privately compared to the NHS?
Lesson 9
Making Dental Care Free
The NHS is not a money tree and unfortunately dental care is not prioritised compared to other treatments. How important is dental care compared to other treatments provided free on NHS? Can an argument be made to make this free?
Lesson 10
MMI Practice 1
Let’s put our work to practice with real MMI scenarios. We will go through these together with you and show you step-by-step the best way of tackling them. The benefit here is the real insight you get from tutors who have been on the other side of the interview before!
Lesson 11
MMI Practice 2
Let’s put our work to practice with real MMI scenarios. We will go through these together with you and show you step-by-step the best way of tackling them. The benefit here is the real insight you get from tutors who have been on the other side of the interview before!
Lesson 12
MMI Mini Mock 1
You’ll dive into the deep end with mocks! You’ll have a go at the station which we will record and then watch back together analysing areas you did really well and areas you need to work on!
Lesson 13
MMI Mini Mock 2
You’ll dive into the deep end with mocks! You’ll have a go at the station which we will record and then watch back together analysing areas you did really well and areas you need to work on!
Dental Conditions
14 Lessons
44
Technical questions you can get asked revolve around the common dental conditions that are treated as well as the barriers to dental health. This is particularly important in tackling diseases such as oral cancer.
Tutorials
Lesson 1
Undervaluing Teeth
Lesson 2
Barriers to Oral Health
Lesson 3
Gum Disease
Lesson 4
Diabetes, Heart & Gum..
Lesson 5
Oral Cancer
Lesson 6
Preventative Dentistry
Lesson 7
Amalgam ^ Composite
Lesson 8
Crowns & Root Canal..
Lesson 9
Smoking and Tobacco
Lesson 10
Future of Dentistry
Lesson 11
MMI Practice 1
Let’s put our work to practice with real MMI scenarios. We will go through these together with you and show you step-by-step the best way of tackling them. The benefit here is the real insight you get from tutors who have been on the other side of the interview before!
Lesson 12
MMI Practice 2
Let’s put our work to practice with real MMI scenarios. We will go through these together with you and show you step-by-step the best way of tackling them. The benefit here is the real insight you get from tutors who have been on the other side of the interview before!
Lesson 13
MMI Mini Mock 1
You’ll dive into the deep end with mocks! You’ll have a go at the station which we will record and then watch back together analysing areas you did really well and areas you need to work on!
Lesson 14
MMI Mini Mock 2
You’ll dive into the deep end with mocks! You’ll have a go at the station which we will record and then watch back together analysing areas you did really well and areas you need to work on!
Dental
Ethics
13 Lessons
Most students won’t have come across ethics in their studies yet. It can be tricky to get your head around to begin with as there is no “right” answer. In this section we’ll talk through the key ethical principles you need to know and give you plenty of MMI stations to practice using them in real-life scenarios.
Tutorials
Lesson 1
Dental Ethics Top Tips
Dental ethics is an area where students tend to make a lot of mistakes – it’s understandable when it’s something you haven’t studied before! In this tutorial we’ll introduce you to the broad principles and give you some of our top tips to make sure you aren’t caught out.
Lesson 2
4 “Medical” Pillars
There are four pillars of medical ethics that doctors are expected to adhere to. It is important for dentists to also be aware of, and follow, these ethical principles. Make sure you understand each and how they might be challenged by dental practice to really stand out at interview!
Lesson 3
GDC Introduction
The General Dental Council publishes 9 principles by which all dentists should act. This tutorial will introduce you to the idea of the GDC before going on to explore each of the 9 principles in depth.
Lesson 4
GDC Principle 1
The first principle states that you should always put patients first. How would you do this? Can you think of any examples where this might go wrong? Have you seen any examples during your work experience?
Lesson 5
GDC Principle 2
The General Dental Council has some specific guidance for dentists regarding communication. It’s important you know this so you can effectively work their guidance into your answers. How would you put this principle into practice?
Lesson 6
GDC Principle 3
What does consent mean? Before providing any treatment you must obtain valid consent from your patient. However there are some situations where this may not be as straightforward as it sounds. We’ll explore this in more detail during this video tutorial.
Lesson 7
GDC Principle 4
Every dentist has the responsibility to protect their patients. But do you really know what this means? In this lesson we’ll talk about how patients records are stored and protected and when you can release confidential information. Then we’ll give you a real life example and talk through the dos and don’ts for your interview answer.
Lesson 8
GDC Principle 5
Patients have a right to complain about their treatment. But do you know the official complaints procedure? How might you act in the future if a patient complains about you?
Lesson 9
GDC Principle 6
Teamwork is a key part of dentistry. In this tutorial we will talk about how you can ensure patient-orientated care while working with your colleagues. We’ll also explore what might happen when colleague relationships break down, and the consequences this might have for patients.
Lesson 10
GDC Principle 7
It’s important for a dentist to work within their capabilities. We’ll explore questions that ask you to recognise the limits of your own capability and how you approach this. We’ll also explore some hypothetical situations that dentists may face day-to-day.
Lesson 11
GDC Principle 8
If one of your patients was at risk would you know what to do? In this section we’ll provide you with scenarios of patient risk and explore how best to manage them. Then we talk through some mock MMI questions on the topic to nail your answers to perfection.
Lesson 12
GDC Principle 9
This principle is all about your personal behaviour and making sure you act in a way that maintains confidence in the dental profession. We’ll talk through the principles and give you an opportunity to answer questions on this topic.
Lesson 13
Bonus Ethical Scenario
We give you a bonus ethical scenario to help you practice more. We’ll talk through how to approach the question and give you the mark scheme for the perfect model answer.
Communication & Data
8 Lessons
One of the top reasons dental schools interview applicants at all is to assess their communication skills. So what exactly are they looking for? In this section we’ll explore how to get across your empathy, listening and other communication skills. You’ll also learn how best to approach roleplay scenarios as well as the more numerical data and calculation questions.
Tutorials
Lesson 1
Approaching Role-Play
If you haven’t done it before roleplay can seem very scary! Your interviewers aren’t expecting you to be oscar-winning actors but they are looking for some specific communication skills. Here we’ll talk about how to approach these role play stations.
Lesson 2
Difficult Patients MMIs
During your dentistry career you’ll come across patients that are tricky to deal with. They could be scared, or angry or unable to communicate with you. During your interview you could be expected to roleplay any one of these scenarios. In this lesson we’ll talk through how best to approach this situation.
Lesson 3
Picture Station MMIs
If you were presented with an image during your MMI what would you do? If you haven’t practiced this kind of question before it can take you off guard and ruin your confidence. In this lesson we’ll fully explore MMI stations involving pictures so you’re fully prepared.
Lesson 4
Curveball Scenario MMIs
You could be expected to roleplay some very difficult scenarios during your MMI. Universities are looking for you to stay calm and act logically. We’ll talk through the perfect approach to any surprising or curveball scenarios.
Lesson 5
Data Interpretation
There are a few possible MMI stations that require you to interpret data presented to you. This could be raw data or in the form of a chart or graph. How would you approach this style of question?
Lesson 6
Data Interpretation MMIs
Have a practice at MMI questions involving data. Can you successfully interpret graphs? Can you clearly explain what the data means? Our practice MMI questions and mark schemes will get you up to scratch.
Lesson 7
Approaching Calculations
It’s quite common for dentistry MMI stations to require you to interpret data and calculate figures in dentistry related scenarios. For example, what volume of medication should you add to make up the required dosage?
Lesson 8
Calculation MMI Stations
Some MMI stations will require you to interpret data or calculate figures in dentistry related scenarios. We’ll work through some of the most common examples together.
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Alice Gomm
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Alice Gomm Cardiff, UK
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Hi I’m Conal a current dentist who graduated from Sheffield University. I’ve sat on the panel for hundreds of dentistry interviews and seen many students who make the same mist
Conal Gallagher Sheffield, UK
5Years teaching
500+Hours taught
13Students taught
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+++ Why Dentistry?
++++ Roleplay
+++ Data Interpretation
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