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Steven Bornfeld

dentistry
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
New York, New York
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Dari'Elle May 21 657 views

I want to go into dentistry, but I'm completely confused about the steps to become a dentist.

I’m a sophomore and rising junior in 2026–27, and my graduation year is 2028. By my senior year, I will have enough college credits to equal about two years of college. I’ve wanted to become a dentist for a while, but every time I research the steps, it feels complicated. Granted, I knew it...

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Aara Feb 25 655 views

What are my options for majors if I wanted to do something in the dentistry field?

I am currently a sophomore in high school and want to do something in the dentistry field. If I major in biology over public health do I get less or more internship opportunities related to dentistry? Do certain majors limit options for job opportunities or career options in the future in the...

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Fatima Feb 24 356 views

What dual enrollment classes should I take to be prepared for dental school or an undergrad major in biology?

What dual enrollment classes should I take to be prepared for dental school or an undergrad major in biology?

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Lupe Jun 22, 2025 5399 views

Does it matter what college I go to after high school before dental school?

Hi, I'm currently in high school and I'm interested in dentistry, more specifically orthodontics. I know that I have to go to a college/university for four years to get my Bachelors before I can go to a dental school, but are there any colleges I should lean towards specifically? Also, what...

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Deborah May 19, 2025 2115 views

What does it take to become a dentist (e.g. mentally, financially, physically, educationally)?

I am a rising high school senior that has a lot of English-related extracurriculars, but now I'm not sure that I want a career in English, journalism, or media. So, I have been looking into what being a dental associate would be like, and it seems like a hands-on, stable, rewarding job. Beyond...

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Edward Dec 17, 2024 1351 views

How can I stand our for when I apply for dental school?

I am currently a senior in highschool and will be attending college next year. I am wondering what I can do in college to stand out for when I apply for dental school.

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Jay Dec 09, 2024 752 views

Is it worth the commitment of several years of college to become a doctor?

I know that becoming a Doctor takes years of college (The amount varying between what type of doctor you want to be) I want to know if the years of school is worth it in terms of Income and mental fortitude.

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Nikki Dec 09, 2024 507 views

How do I win in a debate when I don't have any supporting information like, statistics?

My team is assigned to a case that we have absolutely no idea where to find any supporting data(unless we include our experiences).

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Tasnin Nov 30, 2024 3050 views

How should I decide if I want to be a dentist or an ultrasound technician/sonographer?

I am a junior in high school and I'm having a hard time choosing what I want to become. My top choices are definitely a dentist or an ultrasound tech. However, I'm conflicted about which one to choose. Going the dentist route I'd be in school for longer, around 8 years while ultrasound tech...

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Landen Nov 04, 2024 1262 views

How do stand out in dental school?

What is the best way for a sophomore in high school to stand out when getting into dental school. I want to either be a dentist or orthodontist. I want to job shadow but don’t know how to reach out. Also, is there anything else that would deem me a good fit. My school doesn’t have many advanced...

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Valery Oct 30, 2024 1291 views

Why is a dental hygiene course so short compared to other difficult careers when it is such a high demand job?

I am very interested in becoming a dental hygienist, but from what I heard it’s a high demand-competitive position. At the end is it worth all of the sleepless nights? I will still fight for my dream of becoming a dental hygienist some day.

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Edward Oct 08, 2024 1300 views

what major is good for dentistry?

Senior in Highschool, I enjoy psychology but wanted to know other majors that may have a more straightforward path to dentistry.

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Evannah Sep 20, 2024 3431 views

What is the total number of years in school that one must take to finally become a dentist?

And also, once one becomes a dentist, how can I branch out and start my own clinic??

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Hailey Sep 18, 2024 1950 views

What major is best for future dentists?

I'm looking into becoming a dentist after college, but I'm not sure what major during college is best. Google has given me a bunch of mixed reviews and lots of different answers. Do any dentists have any advice?

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Celine Sep 18, 2024 3968 views

What classes should I take to become a dentist?

What classes should I take as a sophomore to make me successful. I would love to go into health sciences (dentistry/ortho)