My favorite aspect of this specialty blog series is introducing you all to the incredible mentors and friends I’ve met through military and private practice. As a first-generation active-duty service member, mentorship has been essential to feeling supported and confident in my journey as a Navy dentist. I recently sat down with Dr. Stephen Wade, a board-certified operative dentist and Captain in the United States Navy Dental Corp, to discuss his unique path. Fun fact: befor

I asked operative specialist Dr. Wade with over 18 years of clinical experience: "what practical advice you would give young dentists developing their clinical skills" and here's what we have to share: Dr. Cage, Dr. Giao (myself), and Dr. Wade at the 2024 Navy Operative Short Course 1. "Dentistry is about understanding science and art, but clinical practice leans towards our ability to create a functional piece of art with our hands". Don't get me wrong! Understanding diagno

To help you prepare for this next professional journey, we asked recent IDP successful applicants international dental school admissions process (you can find their success stories here): "What is one piece of advice you have for someone applying grad school in your profession?" and “How did Jenny and Wilson's advice share through mentorship, advising appointments, or blog content help you achieve your professional goals?”

Gaining admissions to an International Dentist Pathway or Advanced Standing Program is among one of the most competitive application processes in the United States today. Now, what is more difficult than getting accepted on first attempt? It is gaining admissions as a reapplicant. Why? Not only are you compared to highly qualified internationally trained dentists, but you are also being compared to the past application version of you. For this reason, sometimes it's even best