Navigating Dental School: Insights and Experiences
Protrusive Podcast
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57m
The Ask Jazz podcast features a dental student sharing their journey through dental school, discussing lessons learned, the importance of post-qualification education, and work-life balance. The conversation covers expectations for the fifth year, living arrangements during clinical placements, and the social life of dental students. It emphasizes mentorship, time management, and the value of shadowing dentists, while also addressing the gap between academic knowledge and practical application in dentistry.
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