New York University College of Dentistry NYU dental student Ali Farhat credits his parents, both dentists, with teaching him to find a "little ray of happiness" in difficult situations. In this article he shares eight strategies that have guided him on his path to dentistry. How does NYU dental... CONTINUE READING
Jixa Patel did not follow the norm when it came to pursuing her dream of becoming a dentist. She shares her journey to dental school via Texas and California, in the hope it will inspire other prospective dental students to "stick with it" and understand dental education is not "one size fits... CONTINUE READING
Valentina Leonett, a D4 student at Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is only months away from completing her course of study and continuing toward her dream of becoming a dentist. She discusses her journey since moving to the United States from Venezuela in 2013 and shares... CONTINUE READING
Raina Harrelson encourages prospective dental students to bypass roadblocks on their path to dentistry. The Texas A&M College of Dentistry student didn’t take the typical route to dental school, and has not let anything deter her from pursuing the dream she’s had since primary school.... CONTINUE READING
Viktoriia Senych grew up hating dental visits. In this Dental Student Spotlight she discusses how she decided on a career in dentistry to change the dental patient experience. This past year, Dr. Senych earned her degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry and since has begun work in... CONTINUE READING
Whitney Lynn, ready to complete her spring semester at New York University College of Dentistry, says it's important to build a solid support system as a first-year dental student to help when doubts arise. Like other dental students, the Connecticut resident always knew she wanted to be involved... CONTINUE READING
When Youstina Youssef was only nine months old, she and her mother Gehan Elsousi left Cairo, Egypt, for the United States. When mother and daughter arrived at across the world at JFK airport, Youssef’s father was not there to greet them, and he never arrived. Her mother was alone with a young... CONTINUE READING
Sometimes one positive comment can change a person's perspective. Like hearing from a dental student that dentistry is an achievable goal, In an IncisalEdgeMagazine.com feature published today, 10 dental student influencers talk with Leah Cohen about how -- and why -- they use social media to... CONTINUE READING
As part of our new profile series on dental students and recent graduates, Alicia Briscoe, a third-year student at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, shares her experiences and advice with other dental students around the country. What’s been most fun in dental school? Learning... CONTINUE READING
ScienceDaily.com reported recently that with age, postmenopausal women with osteoporosis are at greater risk of losing their teeth. But that doesn't mean their quality of life needs to suffer. A new study by Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researchers suggests dental... CONTINUE READING