A Day In The Life of a General Dentist

Hello all! 👋🏾 Dr. Akosua here! Find out what my day looks like as a General Dentist working at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). It is a truly rewarding experience to care for underserved communities.
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Instagram - @dentistakosua

[@Free2rimeanytime]

Been watching since you were still early on in dental school. Super happy to see where you are now! I too, will be a dentist in the next few years!

[@DentistAkosua]

Awesome!

[@cardiacmyxoma4073]

You're very pretty! Thank you for making these videos and giving us some insight.

[@DentistAkosua]

You’re welcome!

[@HollyWoodStar2000]

This made me motivated to keep studying for the DAT. Cant wait to be in your shoes one day :)

[@DentistAkosua]

Keep pushing hard! One day you’ll get there if you keep working at it.

[@Godfavorsmi]

8a-4:30p that is a wonderful schedule! I can’t wait until I can be apart of dentistry, it has definitely been a journey but I’m patient. Thanks for making more dental videos after you graduated dental school! I use to watch your videos yearsss ago! I hope you continue to make more, they are very inspirational 😇

[@princess287love]

I’m glad I found your channel! I’m a pre-dental student

[@DentistAkosua]

Great!

[@LancashireSmiles]

Great job recording your journey into becoming a dentist. This video has given me ideas for a similar video as a dentist in the UK

[@DentistAkosua]

Go for it!

[@aussiecoastie72]

Fantastic video ! Much respect for your service and profession - greeting from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ai-ur5uv]

Greets from Turkey as a second year dental student 😃 👍

[@Rissa98000000]

I used to watch you when you first started dental school! Now I’m getting ready to take my DAT. Any tips?

[@dbss206]

Thanks for serving the humankind.

[@laprincesa9803]

This is my dream job I’m wondering what you majored in for undergrad school.? I’m a sophomore right now, but my counselors already asking me about colleges I want to apply too 😭dentistry is interesting to me

[@patriciam6286]

nini most aspiring dental students go for a major in biology or chemistry or science !

[@laprincesa9803]

Patricia M thank youuuu 😭

[@chaffls8786]

Major in something you’re interested in! A major where you’ll excel! It does not have to be science based.

[@zoeodiachi9282]

Are you unable to do an undergraduate dentistry degree or is it different where you are from?

[@laprincesa9803]

Slim Thick Squidward yes I’m able to but I want to study in a different country since I’m planning on moving out of America

[@dandremoxey1348]

It’s been soo long🙀 Gratz!

[@mrleegrantstaton1008]

Good channel and videos

[@sohail9munir]

How long does it take to go from seeing 2 patients a day to 10 - 15 patients a day? Do you have any tips on being a more efficient clinician?

[@nadiaruby2]

im wondering the same!:)

[@DentistAkosua]

Great question! I’ll address that in one of my videos soon.

[@sparklecaulipurple1057]

Wonderful video. I've been watching you since you started this channel and when you were in dental school. im so proud of you what a wonderful video. Im a senior in high school and i would like to ask what motivated you to keep studying and pushing during those times in college and dental school when it was rough?

[@DentistAkosua]

Thank you so much!! I'll try to make videos to cover your question soon.

[@Kencan254]

I am interested in how you graduated debt-free. Please post the video on this.

[@DentistAkosua]

Popular request. I will be working on that video soon. Please stay tuned!

[@amaricode]

That's MY GIRL! Dr. Mensa Award :) 🤗😘😍

[@mirali73]

Are you still working in a FQHC? Ive heard that at FQHC you don't do a lot if any crowns and are only doing extractions, fillings, dentures. If you aren't in the FQHC anymore. Did you have hard time adjusting?

[@alaysiabyers1135]

I missed you omg❤️❤️❤️

[@DentistAkosua]

:)

[@MichaelMiji]

Can you give us an average salary around your area for FQHC :) D1 here from California and already looking at where I might want to be once I graduate.

[@DentistAkosua]

Great question! I'm working on a video shortly to cover FQHCs and all that is involved. Please stay tuned!

[@brandonopara7778]

Love the content!!

[@Demitrival]

I love your personality! I have a question(: how your dental school experience?

[@DentistAkosua]

It was great! I made several videos while I was in school. Check them out in my playlists.

[@Demitrival]

@@DentistAkosua will do(:

[@GUURL101]

Love your hair! I love when I see black women wear our real hair to work!

[@DentistAkosua]

:)

[@asiahamilton7111]

What did you study in college to get your certifications as a dentist ?

[@DentistAkosua]

I was a biology major in college. I'll share my journey in a video soon.

[@Badbooo123]

Wish I could work at the US but it's like a dream now with my 2.2 gpa

[@AD-wg8ik]

Post-bacc

[@kara5659]

do summer school or something yo get that up

[@Badbooo123]

I finished with 2.7 now idk how hard is it now also im a foreign trained or international dentist

[@lindanguyen8897]

Did you apply for the loan repayment program from your FQHC site? If so, how was the process? I am considering applying to an FQHC after I complete my AEGD residency.

[@DentistAkosua]

Thanks for the question. I am working on a video for this soon. Please stay tuned!

[@Kencan254]

How does an FQHC Dentist’s income compare that of a private practice Associate’s salary?

[@DentistAkosua]

Great question! An FQHC dentist is usually receiving a salary while a private practice Associate is most likely being paid based on a base pay and production. I will make a video on this in the near future.

[@Kencan254]

@@DentistAkosua I can’t wait for the FQHC Vs Private practice associate comparison. In addition to remuneration model, other contents to cover in your forthcoming video include, average relative salaries, careers growth opportunities and most importantly hands on training. I am trying to assess if it’s necessary to attend a GPR/ARGD program after dental school. Lastly, can a Canadian citizen participate in the FQHC program and be eligible for the student loan subsidy program. I am attending a Canadian dental school and all my student lian’s are Canadian based.

[@jordanhenry8361]

I notice that you said you didnt work fridays. I also have the NHSC scholarship and know we need 40 hours a week ( 32 clinical and 8 admin hours). How does that work for you? like do you do admin work at home on fridays?

[@DentistAkosua]

I worked 4 - 10hour days.

[@sososiwa-]

My dream is to be a nurse But everyone said it’s superrr harddd and every time I told someone they said nobody can do it except the super smart people

[@DentistAkosua]

It’s difficult but not impossible. If you put your mind to it and work hard you can achieve that goal.

[@phoebe7441]

Hello i have an Important question i was wondering if i graduated from dental. School and i want to. Open my. Clinic but i don't have that much of Money can i share a clinic with other dentists or work with companies till i earn some. Money and open mine ? I hope you'll answer ❤️

[@DentistAkosua]

Yes of course! You can save up while working for other dentists.

[@genevieveloeffler9698]

Do you make a lot of money? I have been thinking about becoming a general dentist

[@kyroking9934]

Are you from Jamaica? Btw I’m a pre-dental student and I can’t wait to become one

[@Kencan254]

Ghana

[@charlieestrada5898]

Did you do this your first year out of dental school?

[@DentistAkosua]

Yes

[@Badbooo123]

Cool

[@XxJiazuMiStarZxX]

What's your favorite dental procedure and your least favorite?

[@DentistAkosua]

I enjoy a wide range of procedures for variety!