How Do You Cope with Dental School Debt? Prospective dental students, dental students, and new dentists contact me all the time on Twitter @LarryDougherty. It's pretty cool! I try to answer their questions as best I can from what I've learned and experienced as a dentist. Debt … [Read more...]
Dentistry is Built on a Foundation of Mentorship
In dental school, it often feels like there's only one important thing on your mind all of the time, and that's surviving dental school. Exams, practicals, lectures -it can get overwhelming. There are so many tests the first two years, by the time you hit third year and start … [Read more...]
The Magic of Three: Dental School Study Tips and Numbers
Three is a magic number in dental school. Everybody knows that. When it comes to studying in dental school, three is the number you should aim for if you want to give yourself the best opportunity for success. Anything you have to read, read it at least three times. Any set of … [Read more...]
8 Questions from a Prospective Dental Student
8 Questions from a Prospective Dental Student, Answered. A reader of my blog asked me several questions related to dental school a few weeks ago, and here are my answers. For current dental students and prospective dental students, I hope you find this valuable! Dear Larry, … [Read more...]
Ergonomics for Dentists- Preventing Repetitive Stress Injury
Tips to prevent repetitive stress injury during your dental career. Tips and exercised to improve your ergonomics while practicing dentistry. … [Read more...]