How to Become a Dentist (Dental School Journey)

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
  • Motivational Interview Episode 6: The Road to Becoming a Dentist
    Are you an aspiring dentist?...then this is the interview for you! Tune into this interview with a 3rd year dental student to hear about her experience thus far.

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  • @KandidKaiya
    @KandidKaiya  6 лет назад +110

    Hi everyone, update: Blaire graduated this past May and is now practicing as Dr. Blaire in Charlotte, NC!

    • @shannonjohnson4314
      @shannonjohnson4314 6 лет назад

      Nakaiya Turk Congratulations Dr. Blaire!

    • @Babydoll_bre
      @Babydoll_bre 5 лет назад +2

      Can u do a update video it's tons of questions in the comments

    • @JoviieBabiie
      @JoviieBabiie 5 лет назад +1

      Goals 😩 congrats Dr. Blaire 😍

    • @jv-sc1fs
      @jv-sc1fs 3 года назад

      That is great I am 1 hour away from her

    • @KandidKaiya
      @KandidKaiya  3 года назад

      @@jv-sc1fs you should check her out!! shes in connecticut now! thanks for watching!

  • @jordansaipaia7874
    @jordansaipaia7874 7 лет назад +40

    I had to turn down the brightness on my monitor because those beautiful smiles were too brilliant.

  • @imalwayshungry100
    @imalwayshungry100 8 лет назад +111

    Please keep up the dental advice videos. As a an aspiring dental student it is hard to find informational videos about dentistry. There are a lot of videos about med school. Thank you for giving us this information and I hope you continue to aspire others.

  • @Karina-pq6ox
    @Karina-pq6ox 7 лет назад +12

    I was scared of choosing the wrong major ! I'm about to become a freshman on college and I went for biology which I'm happy because she did the same thing!!

  • @claudiaazard9703
    @claudiaazard9703 7 лет назад +19

    Can you go into detail about the dental process (taking the DAT, community service, recommendations letter etc)?

  • @VasilyYt
    @VasilyYt 7 лет назад +21

    what score did you have on act or dat? And what college did you go to before dentist school?

  • @HollyWoodStar2000
    @HollyWoodStar2000 6 лет назад +9

    Would love to hear an update from her now since she's probably graduate now?

  • @paigeyvanessa4385
    @paigeyvanessa4385 8 лет назад +20

    Thank you so much for this video. I'll be enrolled in a dental program this upcoming spring for DA to gain some experience as well as shadowing a dentist. Really enjoy your RUclips channel. It's very refreshing. Thank you xoxo

    • @taxes_with_tish
      @taxes_with_tish 8 лет назад +2

      if you want to be a dentist i would suggest hygiene instead of dental assistant. i am a DA going back to be a dentist and its a little hard . i work full time and take 17 credit hours . if you are a hygienist the position are mainly part time but you get paid twice as much as a DA .but if you dont have to worry about money DA is cool. you are the heart of the office

    • @paigeyvanessa4385
      @paigeyvanessa4385 8 лет назад

      Thank you for your help. I'm going to look into it. Your information is really helpful not to just me but, others. How long have you been a DA?

    • @taxes_with_tish
      @taxes_with_tish 8 лет назад

      i have been a Dental Assistant for 3years now. so once i apply for dental school it will 5 or 6 years ,hopefully it stands out on my application

    • @paigeyvanessa4385
      @paigeyvanessa4385 8 лет назад +3

      it definitely will! You're doing great so far

    • @taxes_with_tish
      @taxes_with_tish 8 лет назад +1

      thank you good luck on your journey

  • @Babydoll_bre
    @Babydoll_bre 7 лет назад +2

    thanks so much for this video I'm certainty in school to become a hygienist but after I may apply for dental school this is such a motivation

  • @sooutstanding31
    @sooutstanding31 8 лет назад +48

    great interview. I'm changing careers only problem is I'm in my mid 30s so I'm going to be starting late

    • @KandidKaiya
      @KandidKaiya  8 лет назад +29

      its never too late to go after dreams! best of luck!!:-)

    • @beautifulqueen748
      @beautifulqueen748 8 лет назад

      sooutstanding31 same here

    • @uniqueunique28
      @uniqueunique28 7 лет назад +7

      sooutstanding31 that is okay better late then never

    • @AsiaSaintAvenue
      @AsiaSaintAvenue 7 лет назад +3

      im in my late 20s and im going to be enrolling back into undergrad to one day receive my juris doctorate. But like miss @nina said better late than never! good luck love

    • @ashnoel7774
      @ashnoel7774 7 лет назад +5

      sooutstanding31 I am a 31 year old Endodontic Dental Assistant (primarily root canals) and am currently working on my Undergrad and then heading to dental school! You are never too old to follow your passion! Keep going and good luck! :)

  • @HollyWoodStar2000
    @HollyWoodStar2000 8 лет назад +8

    Love this! I want to be a dentist and this inspires me! :)

  • @lorenbass
    @lorenbass 6 лет назад +2

    I love how you feature Spelman alumni

  • @tomridey8768
    @tomridey8768 5 лет назад +5

    Becoming a dentist can be a life-enriching experience. But then the real challenge is to find out how to survive in this highly competitive field?

  • @joss1000
    @joss1000 7 лет назад +6

    Hi! I'm going for a bio major, but I'm lazy when it comes to math! What's your suggestion? What kind of math will I be seeing in college as well as in dental school?
    Please answer my question, it means a lot to me. Thank you.

  • @chelsimcfarland4006
    @chelsimcfarland4006 8 лет назад +9

    Oh my gosh I wasn't expecting that!! (But I suspected it when I saw the hands in the thumbnail lol) Hi Spelman sister 👋🏾👋🏾 I am in the Spelman class of 2019, and I am a rising sophomore! I hope to one day become an orthodontist so thank you for this video! My best friend an I also have a RUclips channel called ChellyandShelly and we make videos about our Spelman experience! Much love from 350 Spelman Lane 😘💙

    • @KandidKaiya
      @KandidKaiya  8 лет назад

      +Chelsi McFarland thanks for the support sis, feel free to share with your other 2019 sisters. I will be sure to subscribe to your channel as well! Glad it helped, keep up the good work!

  • @agirl8313
    @agirl8313 6 лет назад +7

    Do u get to work how do u get money 8 years in school

  • @dailyh.2668
    @dailyh.2668 8 лет назад +3

    Hello i'm from algeria i'm in my senior year and i have to decide whether to study medicine or dentistry here's the case: i love medicine a lot and it's my dream i feel like i can be good at it
    But since my father is a dentist he want's to be dentist as well I'm really sad about it but here's my question :
    Is dentistry similar to medicine
    If i enjoy medical related topics will I enjoy dentistiry
    If i persue dentistiry will i be way too far from my dream ?

  • @LegallyAwes0me1
    @LegallyAwes0me1 8 лет назад +2

    Thanks for posting. This was very helpful!

    • @KandidKaiya
      @KandidKaiya  8 лет назад

      +Amp P (LegallyAwes0me1) thank you for watching!!

  • @HarvardRadRes
    @HarvardRadRes 8 лет назад +1

    I have joint/neck problem; should I then not pursue dentistry because it hurts neck? Way around this?

  • @jv-sc1fs
    @jv-sc1fs 3 года назад

    This was a great video

  • @efrain5655
    @efrain5655 5 лет назад +4

    hi if i become a dental hygienist with an a associates degree 2 year program how many more years would i need to become a real dentist
    Please reply will be so helpful.:)

    • @DanielDelgado-kb9jc
      @DanielDelgado-kb9jc 5 лет назад +1

      First you need to get your bachelor's degree and then apply to dental school.

  • @HERB902
    @HERB902 8 лет назад +2

    She's the best!!

  • @andrewkarpolyuk7713
    @andrewkarpolyuk7713 7 лет назад +4

    I have a question so im a sophmore in high school in mass. I am planning on becoming a dental hygienist and working for a few years and then going on to become a dentist. Any thoughts on it?

    • @KandidKaiya
      @KandidKaiya  7 лет назад +5

      hmm are you thinking of attending college before? as college is a prerequisite for dental school? if so, then i believe that being a dental hygienist would be deemed as a benefit before dental school!

    • @andrewkarpolyuk7713
      @andrewkarpolyuk7713 7 лет назад +1

      Kandid Kaiya thank you for the help

  • @Moee2e
    @Moee2e 6 лет назад +2

    I’m in high school and they offer a Dental Technology class should I take it ? ( My dream job is a General Dentist ) .....

  • @georgebloom2483
    @georgebloom2483 8 лет назад +2

    I'm look to become a dentist, although the cost is A LOT (I'll be paying by myself). What are your thoughts on studying abroad? Do you believe taking out loans is a BIG mistake? (many doctors have suggested school is much different now), and what about joining to military to help pay off loans. Thanks :)

    • @bcs3610
      @bcs3610 8 лет назад +2

      Hi George,
      I would have loved to study abroad if I had the chance. With my major, I didn't really have the chance to do so. In my opinion, if you have the opportunity to study abroad, go for it!
      In terms of loans, if you have to take out loans to afford tuition, as most people do, there's nothing wrong with that! It's definitely a downside due to the high cost of graduate and professional school but many people are in the same boat.
      And in terms of military, it wasn't something I was interested in but I do have classmates who are in the military and if you are willing to serve, it helps in the long run because they do cover tuition. Definitely look into it if it is something you are interested in!
      Hope this helps! Good luck!

    • @georgebloom2483
      @georgebloom2483 8 лет назад

      +Blaire Spaulding Thanks! :)

  • @fabianboleslaw5524
    @fabianboleslaw5524 6 лет назад +1

    helpful! It's like a motivational video :I)

  • @arvinsepticeye5372
    @arvinsepticeye5372 6 лет назад +1

    I didn't know that you can go to dental school so young!

  • @dr.deangelo6952
    @dr.deangelo6952 8 лет назад +3

    Awesome job Blaire!

  • @alexedits1792
    @alexedits1792 6 лет назад

    I’m starting college this fall what should my grades look like? I was a straight B student during high school

  • @my280poundlifeavegan4
    @my280poundlifeavegan4 8 лет назад +2

    Thank You!

  • @EmersonSilva-ze6bd
    @EmersonSilva-ze6bd 7 лет назад

    Nice interview. I am a dentist from Brazil and i was wondering where the dentist buy their products over there? Here in brazil we have specific stores where we can go rapdly and buy whatever we need. I have this friend in Canada right now and I have searched on the web where to buy an endo rotary motor so he can bring it to me. Haven't found it yet..

  • @tayloneeijackson1750
    @tayloneeijackson1750 7 лет назад +10

    This was so inspiring 💖💖 Spelman College is my dream school and dentistry is also the path that I want to pursue! Is there a way that I can contact Blaire through email or text?

  • @YouMe-mf7ed
    @YouMe-mf7ed 8 лет назад +3

    Can you get into a dental school with an associate degree. You said that it doesn't matter what you study for. I kind of didn't understand that?
    Do you mean like if i got a degree of nursing I can also get into dental school?

    • @taxes_with_tish
      @taxes_with_tish 8 лет назад +2

      you have to have a bachelor's to get into any dental school

    • @YouMe-mf7ed
      @YouMe-mf7ed 8 лет назад +2

      does it matter what type of bachelor you get?

    • @taxes_with_tish
      @taxes_with_tish 8 лет назад +2

      no it doesn't matter what get a degree in . you just have to take certain science classes . it all depends on what dental school you want to go to. but it would be easier to major in biology or chemistry unless you cant test out of some science classes.

    • @YouMe-mf7ed
      @YouMe-mf7ed 8 лет назад

      Litisha Turner okay thank you

  • @TheAliza-4u
    @TheAliza-4u 6 лет назад +8

    Exactly how long does it take to become a dentist?

  • @BaddassBitchRashonda
    @BaddassBitchRashonda 8 лет назад

    Thank YOU so much for this video

  • @ronaldibitoye007
    @ronaldibitoye007 4 года назад

    Wow beauty and brains...

  • @samuelbatista8510
    @samuelbatista8510 6 лет назад

    To go to dental school you have to study some college, right? So, that college can be Dental Hygiene? If so, can it be Associate Degree or Bachelor?

  • @MissLysreign
    @MissLysreign 8 лет назад +2

    Great video!

  • @Rooooxy
    @Rooooxy 8 лет назад +11

    I'm in my last year of high school, do I need math to be a dentist?

    • @katherinelemoine3296
      @katherinelemoine3296 8 лет назад +5

      You should check the requirements for each dental school that you want to apply to; however, most schools don't have a math requirement. That being said, depending on what math you took in high school, you may or may not have to take more math in college to fulfill your universities general education requirements. I took AP Calc BC in high school and didn't have to take another math in college.

    • @ejjewkasksj4937
      @ejjewkasksj4937 8 лет назад +4

      I wanna know too because if it does it would be perfect because I'm excellent in biology, science and math

    • @juliajohnson9651
      @juliajohnson9651 8 лет назад +4

      get a BA not BS degree, this way you can avoid taking calculus and only take statistics. thats what i did, now im in dental school. no one cares about the math i didnt take! just know you have to be good at bio, chemistry courses.

    • @DevAnimate
      @DevAnimate 6 лет назад +1

      Im gonna follow that path, what did you major in and what classes you took? list them pls

  • @JustinDwaynee
    @JustinDwaynee 7 лет назад +1

    OMG thank you for this

  • @ShineLikeSheen
    @ShineLikeSheen 8 лет назад +2

    Great video as always!!! Love your energy.

  • @jeffmeisner8976
    @jeffmeisner8976 5 лет назад

    Hi what's your honest opinion , if I'll be around 44 years of age by the time I'll get accepted in dental school , is it worth it based off my age and cost of school? I'm also considering dental hygienist.....

    • @dubson965
      @dubson965 4 года назад

      what did you end up doing?

  • @michaelwalker7677
    @michaelwalker7677 8 лет назад +1

    Love this video!!! I'll be posting a video soon about a pre dental clinic I'm at right now! Would love if you guys would watch it and let me know what you think about the video (and the program I'm doing lol)

    • @KandidKaiya
      @KandidKaiya  8 лет назад

      sure ill subscribe to you so i know when its posted!! thanks for watching

  • @lyricbarnes9380
    @lyricbarnes9380 8 лет назад +3

    So when she says to find exposure, does she mean to volunteer at at dentist office?

    • @taxes_with_tish
      @taxes_with_tish 8 лет назад +5

      you can volunteer. it would look good on your application. some dental school require you have a certain amount of shadow hours

    • @MrSam603
      @MrSam603 7 лет назад

      GoalDigger 93 does it have to be a specific Doctor? Or can it be any doctor willing to let you shadow?

  • @MylifeMychoice90
    @MylifeMychoice90 8 лет назад +1

    this was a very good video.

  • @DorimeIdol
    @DorimeIdol 5 лет назад

    Do you need maths methods also known as advanced maths to become a dentist

  • @jazminevans
    @jazminevans 8 лет назад +2

    Was the program SMDEP?

    • @KandidKaiya
      @KandidKaiya  8 лет назад +1

      let me check with blaire, ill let you know !! :-)

    • @bcs3610
      @bcs3610 8 лет назад +1

      Yes the program was SMDEP! I did the program at Howard University.

  • @shakirahightower
    @shakirahightower 6 лет назад

    Looks like an actress with a fave webseries...

  • @bernaulutas101
    @bernaulutas101 7 лет назад

    hello from turkey😇How much a dentist earn money?

  • @diaryofawimpycollegegirl5149
    @diaryofawimpycollegegirl5149 8 лет назад +1

    gosh I'm not good with networking...

    • @taxes_with_tish
      @taxes_with_tish 8 лет назад +3

      you should try taking an etiquette class. it will teach you everything about networking

  • @ThatOneScienceGuy
    @ThatOneScienceGuy 5 лет назад

    This um was um a good video um. Um thanks!

  • @yusufkaraaslan6185
    @yusufkaraaslan6185 4 года назад

    Thank you but I clicked on thinking I found a Turkish video

  • @Tomekkplk
    @Tomekkplk 4 года назад

    Interviewer is too extra 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @mustafaxdigital
    @mustafaxdigital 7 лет назад +3

    *This sounds too formal....* Crack a joke from time to time.