A Day In The Life of a General Dentist

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Hello all! 👋🏾 Dr. Akosua here! Find out what my day looks like as a General Dentist working at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). It is a truly rewarding experience to care for underserved communities.
    Email - dentistakosua@gmail.com
    Instagram - @dentistakosua

Комментарии • 69

  • @Free2rimeanytime
    @Free2rimeanytime 5 лет назад +60

    Been watching since you were still early on in dental school. Super happy to see where you are now! I too, will be a dentist in the next few years!

  • @cardiacmyxoma4073
    @cardiacmyxoma4073 5 лет назад +27

    You're very pretty! Thank you for making these videos and giving us some insight.

  • @HollyWoodStar2000
    @HollyWoodStar2000 5 лет назад +29

    This made me motivated to keep studying for the DAT. Cant wait to be in your shoes one day :)

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  5 лет назад +2

      Keep pushing hard! One day you’ll get there if you keep working at it.

  • @Godfavorsmi
    @Godfavorsmi 2 года назад +3

    8a-4:30p that is a wonderful schedule! I can’t wait until I can be apart of dentistry, it has definitely been a journey but I’m patient. Thanks for making more dental videos after you graduated dental school! I use to watch your videos yearsss ago! I hope you continue to make more, they are very inspirational 😇

  • @princess287love
    @princess287love 4 года назад +6

    I’m glad I found your channel! I’m a pre-dental student

  • @LancashireSmiles
    @LancashireSmiles 4 года назад +4

    Great job recording your journey into becoming a dentist. This video has given me ideas for a similar video as a dentist in the UK

  • @aussiecoastie72
    @aussiecoastie72 6 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video ! Much respect for your service and profession - greeting from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @ai-ur5uv
    @ai-ur5uv 4 года назад +2

    Greets from Turkey as a second year dental student 😃 👍

  • @dbss206
    @dbss206 2 года назад

    Thanks for serving the humankind.

  • @Rissa98000000
    @Rissa98000000 4 года назад +5

    I used to watch you when you first started dental school! Now I’m getting ready to take my DAT. Any tips?

  • @dandremoxey1348
    @dandremoxey1348 5 лет назад +2

    It’s been soo long🙀
    Gratz!

  • @mrleegrantstaton1008
    @mrleegrantstaton1008 2 месяца назад

    Good channel and videos

  • @amaricode
    @amaricode 5 лет назад +3

    That's MY GIRL! Dr. Mensa Award :) 🤗😘😍

  • @alaysiabyers1135
    @alaysiabyers1135 5 лет назад +2

    I missed you omg❤️❤️❤️

  • @brandonopara7778
    @brandonopara7778 2 года назад

    Love the content!!

  • @sparklecaulipurple1057
    @sparklecaulipurple1057 4 года назад +2

    Wonderful video. I've been watching you since you started this channel and when you were in dental school. im so proud of you what a wonderful video. Im a senior in high school and i would like to ask what motivated you to keep studying and pushing during those times in college and dental school when it was rough?

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  3 года назад

      Thank you so much!! I'll try to make videos to cover your question soon.

  • @laprincesa9803
    @laprincesa9803 5 лет назад +10

    This is my dream job I’m wondering what you majored in for undergrad school.? I’m a sophomore right now, but my counselors already asking me about colleges I want to apply too 😭dentistry is interesting to me

    • @patriciam6286
      @patriciam6286 5 лет назад +1

      nini most aspiring dental students go for a major in biology or chemistry or science !

    • @laprincesa9803
      @laprincesa9803 5 лет назад

      Patricia M thank youuuu 😭

    • @chaffls8786
      @chaffls8786 4 года назад +9

      Major in something you’re interested in! A major where you’ll excel! It does not have to be science based.

    • @zoeodiachi9282
      @zoeodiachi9282 4 года назад +1

      Are you unable to do an undergraduate dentistry degree or is it different where you are from?

    • @laprincesa9803
      @laprincesa9803 4 года назад +1

      Slim Thick Squidward yes I’m able to but I want to study in a different country since I’m planning on moving out of America

  • @Badbooo123
    @Badbooo123 5 лет назад +1

    Wish I could work at the US but it's like a dream now with my 2.2 gpa

    • @AD-wg8ik
      @AD-wg8ik 4 года назад +1

      Post-bacc

    • @kara5659
      @kara5659 3 года назад +1

      do summer school or something yo get that up

    • @Badbooo123
      @Badbooo123 3 года назад

      I finished with 2.7 now idk how hard is it now also im a foreign trained or international dentist

  • @Demitrival
    @Demitrival 4 года назад +3

    I love your personality! I have a question(: how your dental school experience?

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  3 года назад +1

      It was great! I made several videos while I was in school. Check them out in my playlists.

    • @Demitrival
      @Demitrival 3 года назад

      @@DentistAkosua will do(:

  • @sohail9munir
    @sohail9munir 5 лет назад +6

    How long does it take to go from seeing 2 patients a day to 10 - 15 patients a day? Do you have any tips on being a more efficient clinician?

    • @nadiaruby2
      @nadiaruby2 5 лет назад +2

      im wondering the same!:)

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  5 лет назад +5

      Great question! I’ll address that in one of my videos soon.

  • @GUURL101
    @GUURL101 4 года назад +3

    Love your hair! I love when I see black women wear our real hair to work!

  • @Kencan254
    @Kencan254 4 года назад +4

    I am interested in how you graduated debt-free. Please post the video on this.

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  3 года назад

      Popular request. I will be working on that video soon. Please stay tuned!

  • @MichaelMiji
    @MichaelMiji 4 года назад +3

    Can you give us an average salary around your area for FQHC :) D1 here from California and already looking at where I might want to be once I graduate.

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  3 года назад

      Great question! I'm working on a video shortly to cover FQHCs and all that is involved. Please stay tuned!

  • @mirali73
    @mirali73 Год назад

    Are you still working in a FQHC? Ive heard that at FQHC you don't do a lot if any crowns and are only doing extractions, fillings, dentures. If you aren't in the FQHC anymore. Did you have hard time adjusting?

  • @sososiwa-
    @sososiwa- 5 лет назад

    My dream is to be a nurse
    But everyone said it’s superrr harddd and every time I told someone they said nobody can do it except the super smart people

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  5 лет назад +4

      It’s difficult but not impossible. If you put your mind to it and work hard you can achieve that goal.

  • @asiahamilton7111
    @asiahamilton7111 5 лет назад +2

    What did you study in college to get your certifications as a dentist ?

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  3 года назад +1

      I was a biology major in college. I'll share my journey in a video soon.

  • @kyroking9934
    @kyroking9934 4 года назад +1

    Are you from Jamaica? Btw I’m a pre-dental student and I can’t wait to become one

  • @Badbooo123
    @Badbooo123 5 лет назад

    Cool

  • @lindanguyen8897
    @lindanguyen8897 5 лет назад +1

    Did you apply for the loan repayment program from your FQHC site? If so, how was the process? I am considering applying to an FQHC after I complete my AEGD residency.

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  3 года назад

      Thanks for the question. I am working on a video for this soon. Please stay tuned!

  • @Kencan254
    @Kencan254 3 года назад +1

    How does an FQHC Dentist’s income compare that of a private practice Associate’s salary?

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  3 года назад +1

      Great question! An FQHC dentist is usually receiving a salary while a private practice Associate is most likely being paid based on a base pay and production. I will make a video on this in the near future.

    • @Kencan254
      @Kencan254 3 года назад

      @@DentistAkosua I can’t wait for the FQHC Vs Private practice associate comparison. In addition to remuneration model, other contents to cover in your forthcoming video include, average relative salaries, careers growth opportunities and most importantly hands on training. I am trying to assess if it’s necessary to attend a GPR/ARGD program after dental school. Lastly, can a Canadian citizen participate in the FQHC program and be eligible for the student loan subsidy program. I am attending a Canadian dental school and all my student lian’s are Canadian based.

  • @jordanhenry8361
    @jordanhenry8361 Год назад

    I notice that you said you didnt work fridays. I also have the NHSC scholarship and know we need 40 hours a week ( 32 clinical and 8 admin hours). How does that work for you? like do you do admin work at home on fridays?

  • @XxJiazuMiStarZxX
    @XxJiazuMiStarZxX 5 лет назад

    What's your favorite dental procedure and your least favorite?

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  5 лет назад +1

      I enjoy a wide range of procedures for variety!

  • @genevieveloeffler9698
    @genevieveloeffler9698 2 года назад

    Do you make a lot of money? I have been thinking about becoming a general dentist

  • @phoebe7441
    @phoebe7441 4 года назад

    Hello i have an Important question i was wondering if i graduated from dental. School and i want to. Open my. Clinic but i don't have that much of Money can i share a clinic with other dentists or work with companies till i earn some. Money and open mine ?
    I hope you'll answer ❤️

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  3 года назад

      Yes of course! You can save up while working for other dentists.

  • @charlieestrada5898
    @charlieestrada5898 3 года назад

    Did you do this your first year out of dental school?