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Lady Penelope Creighton-W
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Question for seasoned dentists
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Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help! |
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George Chatzipetros
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Joined: 14 May 2005
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| Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:15 pm Post subject:
Re: Question for seasoned dentists
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Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
| Quote: | Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help!
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It's an ever-changing job! So much new information, techniques and
materials are released every passing year, it could keep a dentist
interested forever. As the years pass and you gain more experience, you
are able to tackle on more complicated cases and the challenge keeps
you interested. |
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Steven Bornfeld
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Joined: 28 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:00 am Post subject:
Re: Question for seasoned dentists
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Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
| Quote: | Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help!
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That's really a question for your relative to ask the interviewer,
don't you think? How would a candidate for dental school be expected to
be able to answer that one?
Steve |
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Lady Penelope Creighton-W
medicine forum beginner
Joined: 20 Dec 2005
Posts: 9
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| Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject:
Re: Question for seasoned dentists
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Steven Bornfeld wrote:
| Quote: | Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help!
That's really a question for your relative to ask the interviewer,
don't you think? How would a candidate for dental school be expected to
be able to answer that one?
Steve
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Fair question! I was helping my cousin figure out his own motivation
for signing up for dental school and he wasn't entirely clear about it,
to be honest. When he was shadowing a dentist, he didn't know the
right questions to ask, he just really found the guy's enthusiasm
infectious. |
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Mark & Steven Bornfel
medicine forum Guru
Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Posts: 888
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| Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:47 pm Post subject:
Re: Question for seasoned dentists
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Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
| Quote: | Steven Bornfeld wrote:
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help!
That's really a question for your relative to ask the interviewer,
don't you think? How would a candidate for dental school be expected to
be able to answer that one?
Steve
Fair question! I was helping my cousin figure out his own motivation
for signing up for dental school and he wasn't entirely clear about it,
to be honest. When he was shadowing a dentist, he didn't know the
right questions to ask, he just really found the guy's enthusiasm
infectious.
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Usually happy person=happy dentist. They will of course ask him why he
wants to go into dentistry. Spending time with a dentist and getting an
idea of what goes on day-to-day is a good thing, and should help out
with interviews.
Interviwers will see right through the standard pat answers (I'm good
with my hands, want to help people)--these are a given. An interest in
the nuts and bolts, an interest in both the mechanical, artistic and
healthcare aspects of the career is what they're really looking for.
Steve
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Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001 |
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Lady Penelope Creighton-W
medicine forum beginner
Joined: 20 Dec 2005
Posts: 9
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| Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 4:23 pm Post subject:
Re: Question for seasoned dentists
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Mark & Steven Bornfeld wrote:
| Quote: | Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Steven Bornfeld wrote:
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help!
That's really a question for your relative to ask the interviewer,
don't you think? How would a candidate for dental school be expected to
be able to answer that one?
Steve
Fair question! I was helping my cousin figure out his own motivation
for signing up for dental school and he wasn't entirely clear about it,
to be honest. When he was shadowing a dentist, he didn't know the
right questions to ask, he just really found the guy's enthusiasm
infectious.
Usually happy person=happy dentist. They will of course ask him why he
wants to go into dentistry. Spending time with a dentist and getting an
idea of what goes on day-to-day is a good thing, and should help out
with interviews.
Interviwers will see right through the standard pat answers (I'm good
with my hands, want to help people)--these are a given. An interest in
the nuts and bolts, an interest in both the mechanical, artistic and
healthcare aspects of the career is what they're really looking for.
Steve
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Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001
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That's really helpful, thank you so much. And yes, he was going to
focus on the 'good with hands, wants to help people' aspect! D'oh!  |
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Mark & Steven Bornfel
medicine forum Guru
Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Posts: 888
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| Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 6:42 pm Post subject:
Re: Question for seasoned dentists
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Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
| Quote: | Mark & Steven Bornfeld wrote:
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Steven Bornfeld wrote:
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help!
That's really a question for your relative to ask the interviewer,
don't you think? How would a candidate for dental school be expected to
be able to answer that one?
Steve
Fair question! I was helping my cousin figure out his own motivation
for signing up for dental school and he wasn't entirely clear about it,
to be honest. When he was shadowing a dentist, he didn't know the
right questions to ask, he just really found the guy's enthusiasm
infectious.
Usually happy person=happy dentist. They will of course ask him why he
wants to go into dentistry. Spending time with a dentist and getting an
idea of what goes on day-to-day is a good thing, and should help out
with interviews.
Interviwers will see right through the standard pat answers (I'm good
with my hands, want to help people)--these are a given. An interest in
the nuts and bolts, an interest in both the mechanical, artistic and
healthcare aspects of the career is what they're really looking for.
Steve
--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001
That's really helpful, thank you so much. And yes, he was going to
focus on the 'good with hands, wants to help people' aspect! D'oh! ;-)
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That's what I told them at my NYU interview. That was in Nov. 1972:
"I'm good with my hands, and I want to save all mankind..."
What followed was a lecture about "Why do you think we want you down
here for? Your grades are pretty good (with a couple of exceptions we
want to ask you about) (PS they never did). "But you don't know why the
hell you want to be a dentist...if you'd said...'I was always interested
in what my dentist did in the office--all the different instruments. So
I asked if I could volunteer to spend some time in his office, maybe
assist a bit--even for no money--and you liked the fact that you were
working with people, that you could be your own boss, that you actually
felt good about producing a good piece of work, that you had a toothache
once and remember how thankful you felt when the dentist helped
you'...but you have NO IDEA of what you want out of dentistry. Now why
dont you get out of here and get yourself a little education???"
The interviewers were (I was double-teamed by ) an associate dean
George Witkin (a periodontist) and an elderly gentleman who was an
emeritus professor and former chairman of pediatric dentistry named
Valentino. I walked out the deans office with my tail between my legs,
and mentally crossed NYU off my list--no way I was getting accepted
after that dressing down.
The next month my acceptance from NYU was in my mailbox...
Steve
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Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001 |
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Lady Penelope Creighton-W
medicine forum beginner
Joined: 20 Dec 2005
Posts: 9
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| Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject:
Re: Question for seasoned dentists
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Mark & Steven Bornfeld wrote:
| Quote: | Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Mark & Steven Bornfeld wrote:
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Steven Bornfeld wrote:
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help!
That's really a question for your relative to ask the interviewer,
don't you think? How would a candidate for dental school be expected to
be able to answer that one?
Steve
Fair question! I was helping my cousin figure out his own motivation
for signing up for dental school and he wasn't entirely clear about it,
to be honest. When he was shadowing a dentist, he didn't know the
right questions to ask, he just really found the guy's enthusiasm
infectious.
Usually happy person=happy dentist. They will of course ask him why he
wants to go into dentistry. Spending time with a dentist and getting an
idea of what goes on day-to-day is a good thing, and should help out
with interviews.
Interviwers will see right through the standard pat answers (I'm good
with my hands, want to help people)--these are a given. An interest in
the nuts and bolts, an interest in both the mechanical, artistic and
healthcare aspects of the career is what they're really looking for.
Steve
--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001
That's really helpful, thank you so much. And yes, he was going to
focus on the 'good with hands, wants to help people' aspect! D'oh! ;-)
That's what I told them at my NYU interview. That was in Nov. 1972:
"I'm good with my hands, and I want to save all mankind..."
What followed was a lecture about "Why do you think we want you down
here for? Your grades are pretty good (with a couple of exceptions we
want to ask you about) (PS they never did). "But you don't know why the
hell you want to be a dentist...if you'd said...'I was always interested
in what my dentist did in the office--all the different instruments. So
I asked if I could volunteer to spend some time in his office, maybe
assist a bit--even for no money--and you liked the fact that you were
working with people, that you could be your own boss, that you actually
felt good about producing a good piece of work, that you had a toothache
once and remember how thankful you felt when the dentist helped
you'...but you have NO IDEA of what you want out of dentistry. Now why
dont you get out of here and get yourself a little education???"
The interviewers were (I was double-teamed by ) an associate dean
George Witkin (a periodontist) and an elderly gentleman who was an
emeritus professor and former chairman of pediatric dentistry named
Valentino. I walked out the deans office with my tail between my legs,
and mentally crossed NYU off my list--no way I was getting accepted
after that dressing down.
The next month my acceptance from NYU was in my mailbox...
Steve
--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001
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Fantastic story! |
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leaderdmd@juno.com
medicine forum beginner
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Re: Question for seasoned dentists
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My Dear Lady,
I am a dentist of over 20 year's experience. I love my work. The fun
part is that my work changes. I am a general dentist in a town of over
50,000 near Boston. I always try to improve myself, my abilities, my
world and my profession.
I stay current by attending meetings where I take courses on new
techniques and review important information.
I volunteer in my community with my children's school system, my
synagogue, and a local antipoverty organization. All of these groups
appreciate the time and education of a volunteer dentist.
I teach at Tufts Dental School. I have a strong sense of passing my
experience learned lessons on to the next generation of dentist.
Students stand on the shoulders of their professors and see what the
professors may only imagine.
I volunteer with the Massachusetts Dental Society. I help lobby the
state government to promote pro-dental health legislation. I work with
the peer review committee to help patients and dentists work out their
differences.
Note that different schools have different personalities. I saw a post
about the well known, stressful, interview style of NYU dental school.
I remember my own "good cop, bad cop" NYU interview. I was not amused.
When I left, their "bad cop" had his tail between his legs. I learned
that it is always a good idea to know your interviewer.
My interview at Tufts was so relaxed, that I dozed off. I was in a
group of 3 interviewees. Our interviewer was a highly respected
professor from a small town in western Mass. I woke up to find the
other two interviewees arguing about the future of dentistry. Our
interview ended soon after. Being a laid back southerner, I found that
I related well to the relaxed interviewer. His relaxed style
represented Tufts well. I was invited to join the freshman class
before I left the school.
In the 80's, I was asked to interview applicants to Tufts. I did my
best to emulate my beloved professor. I guess that demonstrates how
the corporate identity of an institution is passed from generation to
generation.
Your relative is on their way to a most exciting experience that will
continue the rest of their life. I am very happy for them. You may
give them my contact information if they would like to ask me anything
personally.
Dave Leader, DMD
www.themaldendentist.com
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
| Quote: | Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help! |
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Lady Penelope Creighton-W
medicine forum beginner
Joined: 20 Dec 2005
Posts: 9
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Re: Question for seasoned dentists
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Thank you so much for this detailed and helpful reply. I will
certainly pass it on to my relative, who I'm sure will be grateful for
your kind offer of assistance!
leaderdmd@juno.com wrote:
| Quote: | My Dear Lady,
I am a dentist of over 20 year's experience. I love my work. The fun
part is that my work changes. I am a general dentist in a town of over
50,000 near Boston. I always try to improve myself, my abilities, my
world and my profession.
I stay current by attending meetings where I take courses on new
techniques and review important information.
I volunteer in my community with my children's school system, my
synagogue, and a local antipoverty organization. All of these groups
appreciate the time and education of a volunteer dentist.
I teach at Tufts Dental School. I have a strong sense of passing my
experience learned lessons on to the next generation of dentist.
Students stand on the shoulders of their professors and see what the
professors may only imagine.
I volunteer with the Massachusetts Dental Society. I help lobby the
state government to promote pro-dental health legislation. I work with
the peer review committee to help patients and dentists work out their
differences.
Note that different schools have different personalities. I saw a post
about the well known, stressful, interview style of NYU dental school.
I remember my own "good cop, bad cop" NYU interview. I was not amused.
When I left, their "bad cop" had his tail between his legs. I learned
that it is always a good idea to know your interviewer.
My interview at Tufts was so relaxed, that I dozed off. I was in a
group of 3 interviewees. Our interviewer was a highly respected
professor from a small town in western Mass. I woke up to find the
other two interviewees arguing about the future of dentistry. Our
interview ended soon after. Being a laid back southerner, I found that
I related well to the relaxed interviewer. His relaxed style
represented Tufts well. I was invited to join the freshman class
before I left the school.
In the 80's, I was asked to interview applicants to Tufts. I did my
best to emulate my beloved professor. I guess that demonstrates how
the corporate identity of an institution is passed from generation to
generation.
Your relative is on their way to a most exciting experience that will
continue the rest of their life. I am very happy for them. You may
give them my contact information if they would like to ask me anything
personally.
Dave Leader, DMD
www.themaldendentist.com
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help! |
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Steven Bornfeld
medicine forum Guru
Joined: 28 Apr 2005
Posts: 492
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Re: Question for seasoned dentists
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leaderdmd@juno.com wrote:
| Quote: | My Dear Lady,
I am a dentist of over 20 year's experience. I love my work. The fun
part is that my work changes. I am a general dentist in a town of over
50,000 near Boston. I always try to improve myself, my abilities, my
world and my profession.
I stay current by attending meetings where I take courses on new
techniques and review important information.
I volunteer in my community with my children's school system, my
synagogue, and a local antipoverty organization. All of these groups
appreciate the time and education of a volunteer dentist.
I teach at Tufts Dental School. I have a strong sense of passing my
experience learned lessons on to the next generation of dentist.
Students stand on the shoulders of their professors and see what the
professors may only imagine.
I volunteer with the Massachusetts Dental Society. I help lobby the
state government to promote pro-dental health legislation. I work with
the peer review committee to help patients and dentists work out their
differences.
Note that different schools have different personalities. I saw a post
about the well known, stressful, interview style of NYU dental school.
I remember my own "good cop, bad cop" NYU interview. I was not amused.
When I left, their "bad cop" had his tail between his legs. I learned
that it is always a good idea to know your interviewer.
My interview at Tufts was so relaxed, that I dozed off. I was in a
group of 3 interviewees. Our interviewer was a highly respected
professor from a small town in western Mass. I woke up to find the
other two interviewees arguing about the future of dentistry. Our
interview ended soon after. Being a laid back southerner, I found that
I related well to the relaxed interviewer. His relaxed style
represented Tufts well. I was invited to join the freshman class
before I left the school.
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David--
I should tell you sometime about my interview at Tufts. This might not
be the place though. NYU certainly has gone through it's changes, but
apparently so did Tufts.
Steve
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In the 80's, I was asked to interview applicants to Tufts. I did my
best to emulate my beloved professor. I guess that demonstrates how
the corporate identity of an institution is passed from generation to
generation.
Your relative is on their way to a most exciting experience that will
continue the rest of their life. I am very happy for them. You may
give them my contact information if they would like to ask me anything
personally.
Dave Leader, DMD
www.themaldendentist.com
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Hi,
I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?
I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.
Many thanks for your help!
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