READING MY DENTAL SCHOOL PERSONAL STATEMENT

[@cardiacmyxoma4073]

You're the dentist I aspire to be! Most are very uptight and show too much pride, you are so different. Thank you!

[@DrWendy]

thank you, I'm just a human being lol

[@AlwonDomz]

I like the way you managed to elaborate on your accomplishments without coming off arrogant or robotic. I’ve been revising my personal statement to include the impact of my accomplishments in similar fashion. Thanks for sharing your statement!

[@thetoothfixer8509]

As a dental student, it would be awesome to see more videos talking about dental school (the journey, etc), life after dental school. ... thanks a lot for the great videos ! :D

[@thetoothfixer8509]

btw, it is very interesting to hear about ur personal life too :) (as much as u would like to share!!!)

[@DrWendy]

thank you:) yes I can talk about life after school (which is much better by the way haha... ) anything specific?

[@thetoothfixer8509]

Hmmmmm, well... how different dental school is from the real world. What to expect, how to overcome the challenges etc. CE courses? learning curve from being a student to treating pts on your own, all while dealing with life at the same time? :D thank you

[@kaonashi5282]

Thank you for this video ! I actually really appreciated the tangent at the beginning about your personal life, it really humanizes the image of a dentist as an actual person who undergoes the same life problems as everyone else. Your videos have been a great encouragement and reassurance, I am actually only a freshman in university on a Biomed Pre-Dental track, and I'm hoping to be a dentist one day. I'm having difficulty finding self confidence at this transitional point in my life, I don't know if I'm stressing myself out more than I should be, but I think every phase in life is supposed to have its uncomfortable struggles. Again thank you for your videos, your advice is nothing but authentic and I wish for you the best in any personal struggles you are having.

[@DrWendy]

We are all human :) best of luck! you will be great

[@leeshyeternally]

I definitely want to hear about your dating experiences in Milwaukee & details about the rest of your life! I liked the beginning of your personal statement. It grabbed my attention! It doesn't matter what anyone thinks of it now. Not only did you get into dental school but you're a dentist now!

[@DrWendy]

lol thanks for the encouragement :) I guess by human nature we are intrigued of relatable experiences and not just career-oriented goals ;)

[@kailuke5615]

Your personal statement was very concise and even honestly incendiary in its impact. You gave ascertainable glimpses of yourself in the round. And I feel sure that your writing abilty was not disadvantageous either. Your easy, essay like pitch and tenor is smooth and pleasurable too. Thanks for sharing this.

[@DrWendy]

haha thank you

[@DaisyRodriguez]

I wanna hear about your dating experiences!

[@DrWendy]

hahaha I feel like i'm sooooo old

[@ShakreeLQuinn]

Beautiful Spirit ✊

[@kyradental4076]

Thank you for sharing your story! It was very relatable and I hope I can write a statement just as inspiring as yours. :)

[@DrWendy]

thank you :D

[@tee2775]

Thank you so much for your input and statement! I am in an undergrad program for dental hygiene currently but I have been thinking about going back to school after I graduate to pursue more school as a dentist. Though I am stressed about the journey. 😣😂

[@jinnanzhou1619]

We are in the same boat now.

[@Pacem321]

Thank you for making this video; you are so real and relatable :) We would love to hear your other personal stories!!

[@DrWendy]

thank you :)

[@phucvo2009]

Thank you for sharing this awesome video :) Please feel free to share your personal life experience with us, we would love to hear more about it!

[@jennareynolds6589]

Thank you so much for this video!! Very helpful and encouraging

[@teraniquereid9033]

You are so helpful! ❤️

[@kassidykane4927]

So inspiring. During the interview process do they ask if you have any questions for them? If so, what are some questions I should ask?

[@DrWendy]

I will be writing an ebook that covers everything :)

[@VANX36]

You’re amazing 💙

[@yrrah89]

You are a role model! so humble and down to earth. I wish you could be my dentist haha

[@DrWendy]

so sweet

[@adriancano8079]

Can you do a video about how you have dealt with the dept you have accumulated from going to dental school. Also if you can talk about the financial perspective of dentist such as average salary and if you have had dept how did u pay it off.

[@DrWendy]

hahahahah.. i struggle with my debt daily :P

[@hawa6418]

OMG we both got short haircuts 😍❤️

[@cardiacmyxoma4073]

Hey! I've noticed you commenting on most dental-related videos - are you applying to dental school this year? If so, what schools?

[@hawa6418]

Luke Bin Rashid Heyy💕I'm a sophomore in undergrad and I will be applying next year:) I live in Colorado & there is only one dental school here (Anschutz). I'll also apply to dental schools in California because i have family there (UCSF, UoP)

[@cardiacmyxoma4073]

That's great! I'm a Canadian applicant and will be applying to several American and Canadian schools in the next year. I plan on writing my DAT in november.

[@Taygram]

Where did you get in?🙈 Sorry I’m just curious.

[@Taygram]

Angela Martin where did you get in? Sorry I’m just curious here too🙈

[@Emma-tc6zl]

Hi Dr Wendy, I am going into Grade 11 this year and I finished Grade 10 with a 3.3 GPA in science and I was wondering with that mark is it still possible to get into dental school or if my marks need to improve at all? Thank you so much for all of your videos they are sooo helpful :)

[@ericchen8065]

Hey Dr. Wendy, Is it true that you must do research, volunteer, and shadow a lot for dental school?

[@donaldvital639]

Hi,I'm 4 years late just heard what happened that is lost. I'm you sure you wouldn't have any problems to find your dream guy

[@betweenevenings]

Hi Dr Wendy......did i read on your channel that you are a vegan. I have reaearching thiscabout what we should be putting into our bodies as opposed what we want to. Teeth are an indicator maybe...are they for herbs or carnivore or both. Could you give me your understandings of that. My friends are speaking to me about becoming a vegan. I do have a mixed doet and dont eat certain meats and less dairy. Thanks and great days to you

[@DrWendy]

Certain foods are bad for your teeth of course - is that what you mean? I don't discourage any foods if my patients enjoy eating them, just practice good hygiene! But of course I condone a fully plant based vegan diet for your own health and for our planet :)

[@betweenevenings]

Dr. Wendy hi....I meant are our teeth designed for meat eating or for vegan type foods such as herb and vegetable..seed, fruit and so on.....plant as you said. Or a combination of both. For example animals that eat meat such as big cats and so on have teeth and jaws to allow that. Meat that is grazed correctly on fresh grass and so on would be a good meat for human consumption.....at least I am looking into it from that prospective. I eat less meat but when I do it's this type that I eat...can I ask the main types of plants you eat? Thanks for speaking to me about this. Started yoga a few months ago and am seeing amazing changes in my body and feeling of well being

[@DrWendy]

I think our teeth are mostly designed for plant foods. A lot of people claim that we are carnivores because we have canines... but actually the shape of our canines are not ideal for tearing and are more to protect our back molar teeth. These teeth are most efficient at chewing and mostly for tough fibrous foods like plants/vegetables. Hope that answers your question

[@betweenevenings]

Dr. Wendy Hi, yes that's what was being considered. I'd been as you said, listening to all manner of theories about the teeth and wondered what the correct understanding was. We cook meat also which tenderises it, almost dissolving in the mouth if cooked correctly whilst animals tear and chew it raw. Does also beg the question about cooking plants, veg, seed, herbs and so forth. How much raw and uncooked do you eat in your vegan diet I wonder. Thanks very much for engaging with this....it's fascinating and am coming round more and more to plants and herbs. Good days

[@PJBlois]

Brilliant. Thank you for taking the time to share your insights with us! PS, I really like your personal statement; glad to hear about your experience related to China. I've been in China for just over 10 years now.

[@yl3124]

Could you share information about DAT books/ materials that you've used?

[@DrWendy]

Sure :) I used Kaplan and Baron mostly though

[@tumiolaoye8377]

any tips on landing shadowing opportunities in undergrad?

[@cheyennepatterson851]

Find people you know, who know a dentist. Most dentists are willing to allow people to shadow. I ended up meeting a friend through a mutual friend and she ended up calling her friend (who was a dentist) and he allowed me to shadow.

[@jessieallcock9734]

Hey Dr. Wendy, here's a friendly reminder that you're the BEST and so smart and funny. I'm a pre-dent, just finished my personal statement today (hallelujah), but going through some similarly big changes in my life and would absolutely be interested in your dating experiences in a new city and teaching English :)

[@LessTalkMorePolish]

How old were you when you started Dental School?

[@DrWendy]

25!

[@victoriasoyka]

Dating stories plz always mad love from home

[@DrWendy]

hahahaha you support me my whole life

[@ariesqueen3725]

You mentioned before that u shouldn’t talk alot about talented hands and not say mention alot medical terms about shadowing ..

[@The702security]

I never get a pretty Dr