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Christopher
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I'm a high school student interested in I dentistry in the bay area and was interested in how to start my journey?
Currently I'm thinking of starting an organization and myself first idea was fundraising for cleft lip to start
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Smitha Srinidhi
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Hi Christopher,
I appreciate your thoughts that you are interested in doing dentistry, that itself shows your focused in what you want to achieve. As you are in High school, you need to take up Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and English and can continue with same subjects in the college. Later you can take up DAT (Dental Admission Test) to get into Dentistry. Skills required are fine motor skills as you will working in small spaces and good communication skills.
Congrats!! for you have taken a bold step in fund raising for a cleft lip. It gives you confidence, satisfaction and help you improve interpersonal skills also. Wish you all the best!!
I appreciate your thoughts that you are interested in doing dentistry, that itself shows your focused in what you want to achieve. As you are in High school, you need to take up Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and English and can continue with same subjects in the college. Later you can take up DAT (Dental Admission Test) to get into Dentistry. Skills required are fine motor skills as you will working in small spaces and good communication skills.
Congrats!! for you have taken a bold step in fund raising for a cleft lip. It gives you confidence, satisfaction and help you improve interpersonal skills also. Wish you all the best!!
Thank you for taking the time to help.
Christopher
Vianne Phan
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If you're interested in dentistry in the Bay Area, a great way to start is by getting some hands-on experience. Try contacting local dental offices to see if you can shadow a dentist for a day or two. Even a few hours of observing can teach you a lot. You might also consider volunteering at community health clinics that offer dental care to people in need. The Bay Area has excellent programs linked to schools like the University of California, San Francisco, which focus on dental education and public health, so keeping an eye on those opportunities is a smart move for the future.
Starting a fundraiser for cleft lip is a wonderful idea. It shows leadership and kindness, qualities that dental schools appreciate. If starting an organization feels like too much, begin with something smaller. You could organize a single fundraiser, team up with an existing nonprofit, or run an awareness campaign at your school. Look into groups like Smile Train that support cleft lip and palate surgeries and see how you can help them locally.
For now, concentrate on doing well in science classes like biology and chemistry, get involved in community service, and explore healthcare settings. Dentistry combines science, precision, business, and connecting with patients.
Starting a fundraiser for cleft lip is a wonderful idea. It shows leadership and kindness, qualities that dental schools appreciate. If starting an organization feels like too much, begin with something smaller. You could organize a single fundraiser, team up with an existing nonprofit, or run an awareness campaign at your school. Look into groups like Smile Train that support cleft lip and palate surgeries and see how you can help them locally.
For now, concentrate on doing well in science classes like biology and chemistry, get involved in community service, and explore healthcare settings. Dentistry combines science, precision, business, and connecting with patients.
Vianne, thank you!
Christopher