HOW I BECAME A DENTIST AT 23 | and the Pros and Cons | Dr.Joyce Kahng

[@redeye780]

I finished my undergrad in kinesiology at 21 but didn’t take my marks seriously enough and ended up with a 3.0. A failing GPA in medical standards. I was too immature,goofing off, and didn’t study enough and i never thought grades determine how successful you’ll be in life, But for the careers I wanted to do it does. now I feel like I can’t get out of this rut. An 18 year old has better prospects than me even though I feel like I have more life experience under my belt. It’s a shame cause they make it so hard to bounce back. My past doesn’t define me but those grades stay forever and now I’m 23 with no progression and I’m not sure if it’s worth to take another undergrad and try to achieve a 4.0 GPA cause I know I can do it but I’m worried my past marks will haunt my chances. My undergrad is useless and I have 50K in student loans doing shit jobs that has nothing to do with my degree. Should have just taken a nursing degree so I had something to fall back on. I feel so overwhelmed but this is my fault

[@kaylazanotti975]

I’m a senior in high school & I aspire to be a dentist in the near future. I was wondering if taking a dental assistant program while in undergrad so then I can work & do school would be manageable or even smart to do?

[@jujuinc.9057]

How did it go with the dental assistant program

[@shadowhill26]

Thank you for this video! Can’t wait to see your next video on the obstacles going thru your dental journey. Also, would love study tips!!

[@Joycethedentist]

Francesca study tips are on my list too!!! Or at least... the study habit I had and how I developed them!

[@kianawong1067]

Wow that really impressive!! 🥺😭 I dream job has always been a dentist. But then I am skeptical cuz I may or may not be successful.Also dental school is quite a while especially after college. TYSM for making this video. It helped!! 💜

[@ErikaCorrea]

Great video! I'm really interested in knowing what your failures in dental school were so I won't have to make the same ones myself! That is a great video idea!

[@Joycethedentist]

Erika Correa thank you Erika! Gonna work on that video soon!!!!:)

[@sherrylin7041]

You’re so fun to watch! Love your videos Joyce❤️❤️

[@Joycethedentist]

aww thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

[@aracelilovee931]

Love watching your videos ❤️As a dental assistant I realize that it would be A W E S O M E to work chair side with a dentist like you!!

[@Joycethedentist]

Araceli Lovee thank you so much!! I really appreciate you saying that.💖

[@karthikadevi6161]

Loved this video! Thank u for making these

[@Joycethedentist]

Karthika Devi absolutely! Thank you so much for watching!

[@vietnamlady]

fun fact: i went to UOP for college too

[@PhillyJT]

I want to be a dentist but not because I had family in the business but rather seeing my dad with a full set of dentures in his 40s.

[@kelssrp]

You are awesome! I’m watching this as a non trad applicant (who will be 25 this year) and let’s just say you were much more mature than me when you went to undergrad 😅

[@Joycethedentist]

oh man! i was very disciplined but i had a lot to catch up with on maturity 😂 its okay though! we all catch up eventually hehe

[@kxb4777]

Great video! Dentist by 23 is pretty awesome! How competitive is the UOP 3+3 program?

[@Joycethedentist]

Byron Kim it was not easy to do but not “competitive”. Very collaborative!

[@ShiverZZZ666]

I will also be 23 when I officially become a dentist ! I even wasted a whole year being a pre-med student or else I would have been even 22😅😅😅😅. Wish everyone GL!!!💁‍♀️💓

[@isabeledouard3360]

WhT did u do tell me your secret please

[@ShiverZZZ666]

@@isabeledouard3360 actually I decided to continue premed and enter medical school. I'll be 24 when I become a dr😅😅😅. My secret is entering school younger than others lmaooooo

[@silencekidd5596]

Wow, in my country the dentistry career last 8 years:( im in fourth year but i dont think i can resist anymore 😅 i will graduate when i have 26, im 21 rn

[@serenityriden5823]

I’m so excited to become a dentist I’m going into senior year of high school. I hope I can get into a good college thought and afford it but I know everything will workout

[@silvianunes2274]

Came to your channel because of Matt's suggestion, staying because you're awesome. I started working as a dentist at 22yo and I'm getting old pretty fast 😅

[@nattyadu9820]

Wait u can become a dentist at 22

[@autumnperez4719]

In dental school I know it’s impossible to work so do you live off of students loans not only to pay for school but also to pay for rent, groceries, and other necessities?

[@Joycethedentist]

autumn perez in my dental school it was impossible to work at the same time. I know some dental students at USC can still work on weekends or have a side gig but yes I was living off of student loans for rent and groceries.

[@HiHi-xk5mb]

@Joyce the Dentist, I know somebody who attended the same dental school that you did... and he worked as an apartment manager while he was in dental school.

[@sc-ps1ek]

@@HiHi-xk5mb every student is different. Some people would rather have school as their main focus and that's okay.

[@wg7714]

Great video Joyce! Very informative and love how you’re honest about undergrad and dental school. For graduating high school so early, did your parents homeschool you or were you just in an accelerated hs program or something? Thanks and have a great day!! :)

[@Joycethedentist]

Wendy Guo hi Wendy! I went to public school but I was on the borderline of being in the class below. I was young for my class and actually turned 17 not too long after graduating :)

[@setarazaher8960]

Can you please make a video about tips on applying to the UofP 6/7year program and what you think made you get in? 🙏

[@aidaparsa3508]

Hi, Joyce, I was wondering how many years did it took you to pay back your loan? and does it worth it becoming a dentist with that heavy loan? because I was thinking about a veterinarian too.

[@ernicet7614]

Did you consider it to be harder to do this program? Is it really competitive? Was doing 3 years instead of 4 years post Doctorates more stressful? I’m interested in applying.

[@Joycethedentist]

I can only compare to my experiences IN SCHOOL in the 3 year program and as a professor in a 4 year program. I have to say there is a lot more downtime in a 4 year program. Students still seemed stressed though. Given that, I would have rather finished up in 3 years than dragged it on for 4...if that makes sense.

[@justinfok598]

can u make a video explaining different dentist practices?

[@selenaterran663]

You started doing bad academically once you started going out?

[@Joycethedentist]

Selena Terran not bad but not at the the same level. Before i started going out i was trying to get the absolute highest grade in the class. I studied on fridays when people were out. Once i started going out i had one less day to study

[@AnthonyLiccione]

"Teeth aren't pearly, until you smile."

[@prisci6605]

Hello Joyce! What pre- dental course did you take in college before the DAT?

[@Joycethedentist]

The Kaplan courses

[@ShortsByIzzy]

if i were to gradurate highschool at 18 would i become a dentist in 4-5 years? did u get a dentist job right after school?

[@misiy.01]

After 6 to 7 years i will be dentist 😅 Now i am 18 go to 19 so 😁😊 Have a great time for me 😉

[@mariamlovescoco]

i would LOVE to know what your study habits were like. mine suck :(

[@Joycethedentist]

Mariam Salwa :). Learning how to learn is a journey!!! I will def work on that video!

[@bignewsclips393]

Do you have any advice for high school students? I am an upcoming sophomore.

[@Joycethedentist]

Big news Clips have you considered an accelerated program? Perfect time to!

[@salma31000]

since your a dentist would you ever consider opening your own practice =)

[@Joycethedentist]

Hi! Yes I have my own practice :). Since 2014! 💖

[@itzyagirldee3957]

Is the 3+3 program only for law school????

[@HeatherGingerr]

I wish I could go back in time 😩

[@silencekidd5596]

For what?

[@DrugFree001]

I thought one of the cons would be if a patient bite your fingers

[@ixelestradaa]

Okay how did you graduate from hs at 16???? By the way you are an inspiration wow 🥺🥺❤️❤️

[@Joycethedentist]

aw thank you so much :)

[@joliearanda6481]

@@Joycethedentist you skipped grades?

[@opufy]

but seriously though, who says as a kid "i wanna be a dentist"? what got you past being grossed out looking into mouths for a living all day? Dentists in general how do they look past this? edit: Oh as soon as I resumed the video, there it is, a parent is already a dentist. So whats the family secret? :P

[@Joycethedentist]

Hahaha I never thought about it! I don’t mind looking into a small opening all day 😅😂

[@opufy]

@@Joycethedentist If sharp good looking people like you are happy to do it, then I think I chose the right profession... I have a long way to go lol :)

[@Joycethedentist]

@@opufy Aw thank you! Goodluck on your journey!! It’s fun stuff haha

[@e.6841]

well I’ve been wanting to be a dentist and I’m pretty young (just turned 14) I’ve been wanting to since I was around 8-10 😫

[@samihdaifallah3590]

You are so beautiful

[@jeffmeisner8976]

What about if I became a dentist at age 48 , would it be worth it?

[@Joycethedentist]

If its something you love to do then yes!

[@sparklecaulipurple1057]

Of course it's worth it. Age doesn't matter

[@DorizMay]

I graduated hs at 15 hahaha