Dental Medicine Doctor (DMD) Interview Questions

16 Please share an experience in which you presented to a group. What was the situation and how did it go?
17 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
18 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
19 Have you ever performed oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth? If so, share an experience.
20 How do you stay up to date with new or improved techniques to analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease?
21 What factors do you consider when designing, making, or fitting prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians?
22 What have you found to be the best way to advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services?
23 What kind of of experience do you have using air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements?
24 Describe methods you use to formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
25 Share a time when you successfully used scientific rules or methods to solve a problem at work.
26 In your experience, what is the key to developing a good team? (Look for how they build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.)
27 Provide an experience that demonstrates your ability to manage time effectively. What were the challenges and results?
28 Provide an example when you were able to prevent a problem because you foresaw the reaction of another person.
29 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
30 Provide an experience in which you were sensitive to somone's needs or feelings. How did your helpfulness affect your work environment?

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