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Neil Pinney

Director, Comprehensive Care Clinic C at IU School of Dentistry
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Alec May 25, 2016 1047 views

Is there a specific degree that I should choose when wanting to apply to dental school?

I am enrolling in college and I want to become a dentist in the future. Is there a specific plan of study I should follow in order to achieve this? #college #dentistry #dentist #academic-advisor #pre-dental

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Athena May 25, 2016 1263 views

With technology advancing as fast as it is these days, which medical career is the smartest to go into, if any: doctor, pharmacist, dentist, radiologist ?

I want to go into a career in the medical field, but I also want to ensure that my job and degree will be useful to me twenty years down the road. #doctor #dentistry #doctorate-degree #pharmacists #bachelors-degree #masters-degree #medical-field #radiologist

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Alec May 25, 2016 3536 views

What internship opportunites are there for pre-dental students?

Is there any opportunities for a pre-dental student to participate in an internship in the dental field? I cannot find such positions available. If there are no such opportunities, what would you recommend? #internships #dentistry #internship #dentist #dental

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Wilnide May 24, 2016 1208 views

Is it difficult for people who want to pursue a career in the dental field to find a job ?

I am asking because I am very interested in becoming in orthodontist. #dentistry #dental #family-dentistry #pediatric-dentistry

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diana May 21, 2016 856 views

On the path to dental school, is it recommendable to acquire a B.A in a major not in the science fields? or is it better to keep a one track mind to prepare for the DAT test?

I am very interested in being an orthodontist one day. Coming from a small town in Mexico were dental care is not available to everyone, my goal is to share my knowledge with such towns. was hoping to get a B.A in Latin American Studies to be better prepared to travel south america providing...

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Jennifer May 18, 2016 2329 views

Another question for dentists: would you say that it is an absolute MUST for one to be an extrovert in order to be a dentist?

Hello! My name is Jennifer, and I am a pre-dental student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I was wondering if any dentists out there would say that it is an absolute MUST for one to be an extrovert in order to be a dentist. A little bit about myself... For the majority of my life, I have...

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Jennifer May 18, 2016 1044 views

A question for dentists: would you recommend working in an administrative position in a dental office before starting your own practice?

Hello! My name is Jennifer, and I am a pre-dental student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I was wondering if any dentists would advise pre-dental students to seek administrative positions in dental offices to learn more about the "business" side of running a practice. My general dentist...

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alexis May 13, 2016 1391 views

What courses or classes should I take in college and high school if I am interested in the field of dentistry?

I have wanted to become a dentist form the young age of 2 and now I am old enough to gear my life towards that goal. However, I am not completely sure which classes are the best to take. I know math and science courses in general but I need specifics. #college #college-major #dentistry #dental

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Kiara Apr 13, 2016 2522 views

Is being am orthodontist a job for people who may be shy? If it's not a good fit, what careers in the dentistry field might better suit me?

Hi, I am a 10th grade student from Boston Collegiate Charter School in Boston and I am interested in becoming an orthodontist when I graduate. #dentistry #orthodontist #personality

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Ann Apr 09, 2014 3453 views

If you want to be a dentist would it be better to go into a physical science major(like chemistry) or go into pre-dental for undergraduate?

I want to be a dentist, but I do not know which major would benefit me more. #college-major #chemistry #dentistry #dentist #dental #pre-dental