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where can I find a texbook list for BDS2?
I don't know anyone who used the textbooks, let alone bought them. Just stick to the health sci library if you want to have a lookwhere can I find a texbook list for BDS2?
Can someone tell me roughly how much I need to fork out for the equipment if I get in to Dent 2nd year?
Dental Instruments are around $1700. We had some components missing this year so we paid around $1400-$1500. Idk when we're supposed to get those missing components tbh but yeah.
Immunity Screening (blood tests) is around $300. Any missing vaccines or immunity boosters required, you'll have to pay as well which could increase the cost by a couple of hundreds.
First Aid Course - depends on the company so not too sure. Defs check St John's or Red Cross. I used Red Cross which was probably around $200+.
thanks, gee that's quite alot of money for students ay lol
1. Does DENT 261 Biomaterials involve a lot of physics?
2. Are there any helpful resources/apps you would recommend in preparation for the course or could use throughout the course?
Thanks!
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I see most of the threads in this forum a Lee a few years old so I’m hoping to gain some insight as someone who is interested in doing a 360 career change…
I am considering a career change from being a 30yo chartered accountant to a dentist (and hopefully one day an orthodontist). It’s a huge decision so I was wondering if I could ask any dentists/orthodontists for insights into the career, specifically:
1) what is a realistic salary for a dentist in NZ for all levels of experience?
2) is the work life balance reasonable? (Better than regular late nights and weekends in accounting at least…)
3) is 31 too old to make a change?
4) do you know the admission rates after completing first year health science at Otago? And marks expected? (I hear medical school requires 96%+ in HSFY)
4) is it a secure job long term (also factoring in AI, invisalign and other dental advances), and is it relatively easy to find a job?
5) excluding loans/allowance, how much debt did you graduate with if you went to Otago Uni?
I don’t really want to go in to why I want to leave accounting here but definitely don’t think I can hack 35yrs more in it. My posture is already pretty bad working in accounting so the physical demand of the job doesn’t deter me.
Any advice would be welcome, thank you!
Hey I will be 36 when I graduate from dental school. I hope it is not too late…I see most of the threads in this forum a Lee a few years old so I’m hoping to gain some insight as someone who is interested in doing a 360 career change…
I am considering a career change from being a 30yo chartered accountant to a dentist (and hopefully one day an orthodontist). It’s a huge decision so I was wondering if I could ask any dentists/orthodontists for insights into the career, specifically:
1) what is a realistic salary for a dentist in NZ for all levels of experience?
2) is the work life balance reasonable? (Better than regular late nights and weekends in accounting at least…)
3) is 31 too old to make a change?
4) do you know the admission rates after completing first year health science at Otago? And marks expected? (I hear medical school requires 96%+ in HSFY)
4) is it a secure job long term (also factoring in AI, invisalign and other dental advances), and is it relatively easy to find a job?
5) excluding loans/allowance, how much debt did you graduate with if you went to Otago Uni?
I don’t really want to go in to why I want to leave accounting here but definitely don’t think I can hack 35yrs more in it. My posture is already pretty bad working in accounting so the physical demand of the job doesn’t deter me.
Any advice would be welcome, thank you!
You're going to be enjoying a 30-year career at a minimum. I think that'll be enough dentistry for anyone!Hey I will be 36 when I graduate from dental school. I hope it is not too late…
Hey there, are you currently enrolled at Otago? Usually, students from the class above give an overview lecture of what to expect throughout the year during O week - hence why I decided not to write any overviews for the different yearsHii would anyone be able to give me an overview of BDS3 at Otago?
Yes i am enrolled, thank u for the reply!Hey there, are you currently enrolled at Otago? Usually, students from the class above give an overview lecture of what to expect throughout the year during O week - hence why I decided not to write any overviews for the different years
But as a tldr, BDS3 is the most chill year you'll have and is the first year you start seeing patients. You have so much free time that a lot of people take up part time jobs to kill time.
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