Re: Question for seasoned dentists

My Dear Lady,

I am a dentist of over 20 year's experience. I love my work. The fun
part is that my work changes. I am a general dentist in a town of over
50,000 near Boston. I always try to improve myself, my abilities, my
world and my profession.

I stay current by attending meetings where I take courses on new
techniques and review important information.

I volunteer in my community with my children's school system, my
synagogue, and a local antipoverty organization. All of these groups
appreciate the time and education of a volunteer dentist.

I teach at Tufts Dental School. I have a strong sense of passing my
experience learned lessons on to the next generation of dentist.
Students stand on the shoulders of their professors and see what the
professors may only imagine.

I volunteer with the Massachusetts Dental Society. I help lobby the
state government to promote pro-dental health legislation. I work with
the peer review committee to help patients and dentists work out their
differences.

Note that different schools have different personalities. I saw a post
about the well known, stressful, interview style of NYU dental school.
I remember my own "good cop, bad cop" NYU interview. I was not amused.
When I left, their "bad cop" had his tail between his legs. I learned
that it is always a good idea to know your interviewer.

My interview at Tufts was so relaxed, that I dozed off. I was in a
group of 3 interviewees. Our interviewer was a highly respected
professor from a small town in western Mass. I woke up to find the
other two interviewees arguing about the future of dentistry. Our
interview ended soon after. Being a laid back southerner, I found that
I related well to the relaxed interviewer. His relaxed style
represented Tufts well. I was invited to join the freshman class
before I left the school.

In the 80's, I was asked to interview applicants to Tufts. I did my
best to emulate my beloved professor. I guess that demonstrates how
the corporate identity of an institution is passed from generation to
generation.

Your relative is on their way to a most exciting experience that will
continue the rest of their life. I am very happy for them. You may
give them my contact information if they would like to ask me anything
personally.

Dave Leader, DMD
www.themaldendentist.com

Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward wrote:
Hi,

I was curious what keeps you personally interested in your job after
years of doing it?

I'm helping a relative prepare for his dental school interview and the
question came up.

Many thanks for your help!

.

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