DENTISTRYMALAAIKA AL-KOKY
Hadeeth:
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Hadith translation; “Allah loves someone who when works, he performs
it in perfect manner (itqan)”
Today:What are you planning to study?How to decide what to study?Why I am I studying dentistry?The process:
GCSEsA-LEVELsEXTRACURRICULARPERSONAL STATEMENTOPEN DAYS
Do you have an idea of what you want to be/ study?
Questions: 1) Have you thought about studying dentistry?2) Thoughts on dentists?3) Do you know what dentistry is actuallyabout?
Why study dentistry?
2 Respect:-Grades
-Meet others interested
3 Appearance:-What can you notice?
4 Function:-How long do your adult teeth last?
-Eating and speaking
5 Artistic:-Who likes art?
-Perfection
6 Not just a dentist:
-Medic
-Pharmacist
-Psychologist
-Teacher
7 Mirror of your body:
-Healthy mouth generally healthy body
and vice versa.- Recent project
8 Professionalism:
-Have to follow rules and act in a certain way
Decision maker
Characteristics
Talkative
Friendly
Keen to learn new information
Enthusiastic
Dedicated (long hours)
Motivated
Professional
Artistic
Clear communicator
Adaptable
Team-work
Fields in dentistry:
Endo
dont
ics
Orthodontics
Implantology
Paediatrics
Restorative
BUT…Difficult? Yes!!!SO you have to ensure you always study hard!Very competitive: 500 applications and 70 placements.
What is the process like?
1) GCSEs:- 5 minimum- A in English, maths and 2 sciences - (7,8 or 9)
2) Extra curricular activities: paid/ volunteering3) Work experience3) A-Levels:
- Grades and Subjects- UCAS application: Personal statement- UKCAT aptitude test
4) University decision:- Which one? Bristol!
Overview:
JazakAllah khyran for your attention