Ashley Smith
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Should I become a pediatric dentist or a general dentist??
I’m a 16-year-old high school junior, and I’m trying to decide whether I should become a pediatric dentist or a general dentist. I would love to work with kids, and I want to help children feel less scared of going to the dentist. What are the benefits and challenges of becoming a pediatric...
Would it be better to be a dentist of a medical doctor if I am looking to start a family?
I am a junior and I am looking for a career in healthcare with semi-flexible hours. I want to go into healthcare because I am interested in science and anatomy, and outside of school I like to volunteer at my local Boy's and Girl's Club. I have been recommended pediatrics or dentistry as career...
Would you work a job you don't enjoy, but pays well financially? Or work a job where you enjoy, but it doesn't pay enough for you to live comfortably?
I'm a junior in high school in the state of Maryland, and I don't have a set path for my future yet. I do have an interest in technology, but I don't know what niche in IT would fit for me. But I debate with myself, whether to force myself to like a career that pays really well, but highly...
"I’ve got some free time this summer before starting as a pre-dental freshman. What would you suggest I do that could help me grow or prepare whether that’s related to dentistry, academics, or even broader skills?
I already have 30 shadowing hours under my belt, going into freshman year, and will continue shadowing. Besides shadowing, I do jiu-jitsu, and I know that doing meaningful things in the summer could help differentiate me in the future.
What was the hardest part about becoming a dentist, and what would you do differently if you could start over? #Spring26
I am High School Senior interested in going into dentistry after undergrad and have been taking all the necessary steps and want to know how I can maximize my opportunities early on in my career.