Sample dental school interview questions

Every year, around September time, I often receive emails or messages asking about the dental application process, and I usually direct people towards one of my earliest blogposts, offering some advice and help to those embarking on this process.

Before the interview:

•   Be sure to check all licenses for disciplinary actions.
•  The only reason you are doing your current course is because you were not accepted on to a dental course
• Academic capabilities – these will be obvious in your grades/predicted grades
• You wish to study dentistry for the money
•  Lies – if found out, you risk your application being rejected!
•  Other courses you are applying for just in case you do not get accepted

Sample Interview Questions

•  What was the last movie you saw? What did you think about it?
• You are granted any three wishes by a genie. What would your wishes be?
• If you could invite any 6 people to dinner, who would they be and why?
• Have you ever written or sent a letter to a political representative in which you have expressed your views on a subject?
• Do you like to be alone? What do you think about when you're alone?
•  How would you express your concern for a child who needs a painful procedure? 
• What attracted you to my position?
• Where have you worked?
• How long have you been in each position?
• What would your current boss say that you do well?
• In what areas would he/she say that you needed to improve?
• How often have you been late over the last year?
• In which insurances did you participate?
• What was your average production at that office?
• What lead you to look for other positions?
• What kind of notice period do you have to give?
• Do you have a restrictive covenant that would keep you out of this area?
• Are you right handed or left handed?
• Are you familiar with the equipment used in this office?
• What are your clinical strengths?
• What do you prefer to refer out?
• In what areas do you have interest in further training?
• How would you describe your practice philosophy?
• What days are you available to work?
• Are you interested in eventual partnership or ownership? How soon?
• What are your income expectations?
• What motivates you?
• If you have ever been in an office with a light schedule, what did you do with your free time? What did you do to help fill the schedule?
• Which of your strengths and achievements do you feel best distinguishes you from other candidates I may speak with?
• What do you like the most about this position? Least?
• Now that we have spoken are you interested in pursuing this position further?
• What do you think of Jack Kevorkian?
• If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
• Describe a typical day from your elementary school days.
• Do you think this whole process is bullshit?
•  If you could be any type of cell in the human body, which type of cell would you choose and why?
• What would your best friend say to convince me to admit you to our school?

I hope that this list of questions will help to prepare you as a future dental student be more informed of your choices. Good luck