WANTED: DENTAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS. The Pre-dental Guide is a comprehensive resource for those who wish to enter the field of dentistry. The purpose of this book is to provide pre-dental students with pertinent information about the various factors to consider when choosing and applying to dental school. Also, the major elements of the Dental Admission Test (DAT), and advice on how to take it, are explained in some detail. In addition, this book makes recommendations regarding the pre-dental resources which are currently on the market. The author, Dr. Joseph Kim, is a former DAT instructor who understands the fears and concerns that dental school applicants face. In this book, he provides answers to many of the questions that pre-dental students have. This is the only book that dental school applicants must have.

An innovative and visual approach to understanding basic dental concepts and procedures! The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry provides practical information for students interested in dentistry and prospective dental students. Introductory chapters review career aspects and opportunities in dentistry as well as basic dental anatomy and terminology. Subsequent chapters use this information to expand on various branches of dentistry and procedures performed by general practitioners and dental specialists. While other books focus on getting into dental school, The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry reviews important concepts and offers a foundation of dental knowledge no student should be without! With The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry, Second Edition, you'll find: - Valuable guidance and advice for prospective dental students! - Additional content in every chapter! - A NEW chapter covering the components and considerations of dental school! - Over 125 full-color images including diagrams, clinical photos, radiographs and more! - NEW reviews by specialty professors and residents in their respective fields of dentistry! - All 9 dental specialties represented! - Guaranteed to be useful before and during dental school!

The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide was written by a pre-dental student - for pre-dental students. This book contains an in-depth and current approach for managing the necessary requirements for pre-dental students to gain dental school admission. This guide includes an AADSAS Application Checklist, DAT study schedule and preparation tips, DAT Biology study guide, sample personal statement and more! Armed with the knowledge of this guide, pre-dental students will find it easy to navigate the world of pre-dentistry and get one step closer to their dream career in dentistry.

The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry is the ultimate student source for information on the study and practice of dentistry. While other books focus on getting into dental school, this book gives you a head start in dental school, touching on virtually every dental subject covered during the first two years of most dental programs. Introductory chapters review career aspects and opportunities in dentistry as well as basic dental anatomy and terminology. Subsequent chapters use this introductory information to expand on various branches of dentistry and procedures performed by general dentists and dental specialists.

This complete manual covers everything related to applying to, getting accepted into, and completing dental school. Contact information for all dental schools is also included.

A GUIDE FOR PRE-DENTS, WRITTEN BY DENTISTSEach year, more than 11,000 aspiring pre-dents apply for admission to US dental schools. It is no longer enough to get above-average grades and DAT scores. How do you stand out and make a compelling case for why YOU should be accepted over someone else with a similar profile? This book, the first of its kind, contains the collective wisdom of young dentists nationwide who got into their dream schools. It includes 30 outstanding personal statements published for the first time, with commentary on what makes them compelling. We hope this book will inspire and guide you to success! Table of Contents: i) Contributors ii) Preface iii) Part I: Chapter 1: Assemble an Outstanding Application Chapter 2: Write a Winning Personal Statement Chapter 3: Ace the Interviews Chapter 4: Map Your Road to Dental School iv) Part II: 30 Personal Statements

Utah-based dental educator and practitioner Christensen distinctly writes for the buyer and user of dental services, but his sales pitch is to dentists: he urges them to keep a copy in the reception room, instruct staff on how to use it, and supervise patients using it. Among the topics are choosing a dentist, controlling pain, implants, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and preventing the need for dental treatment. The first edition appeared in 1994. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This dental school clinical guide was assembled by students for students. Over the years we have compiled information from different schools, lectures, workshops, tips, and personal experiences on how to make the transition from classroom to patient as easy as possible. Our guide will give you the basics - step by step advice on organization, techniques, and procedures we wish we had known about when we first came into clinic. Sometimes in the complexities of dentistry, the fundamentals are lost. This guide will get you started. It will get you organized. Add to it, adjust it and make it your own - everyone will develop his or her own style. We are constantly updating and adding information but you'll soon realize that there is no one perfect way to do things so use this guide as a reference to help steer you in the right direction. We hope this guide helps you make the most of your time in clinic.

THIS BOOK TAKES a look into the life of a pre-dental student from the view of a rejected applicant. To ambitious students embarking on their journey to dental school --I wrote this book to give you an advantage of knowing what will be expected of you. This is my personal experience. WARNING: please don't read this if you are easily discouraged, it is not sugarcoated-- it's an honest portrayal from by a socioeconomically disadvantaged applicant who struggled with barriers to achievement.What the book covers:*Picking the right school*The sciences *The DAT*Applying to dental school*A perspective from a minority and disadvantaged student*Dental lab procedures and GlossaryThe book is written for parents of future pre-dental students and to high school and college students researching the major.Note: the images are in black and white.

Pre-Clinical Dental Skills at a Glance provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the basic operative skills and core clinical skills required of those about to embark on dental clinical training. It serves as the perfect illustrated introduction for pre-clinical students and a handy revision guide for subsequent undergraduate and postgraduate stages. Following the familiar, easy-to-use At a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with text accompanied by clear colour diagrams and clinical photographs to support conceptual understanding. Pre-Clinical Dental Skills at a Glance is a valuable resource for students studying dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy or dental nursing, as well as skills-based assessments such as the Overseas Registration Exam or the Licence in Dental Surgery. Key features include: An illustrated introduction to the dental clinical environment, basic operative skills and core clinical skills Key concepts are explained and superbly illustrated enabling you to visualise the intended clinical endpoint Core clinical skills covered include controlling cross-infection, giving and receiving effective feedback, history taking and communication skills A companion website with self-assessment questions for students and teaching notes for instructors