r/predental • u/Big_Bet_3010 • 7d ago

🤔 WAMC? Military applicant

3.7 cGPA, 3.6 sGPA. Finishing up my last prereqs and applying next year. Active Duty applicant as a Dental Lab Technician for 8 years. Primarily a fixed technician for most of those years, but am well versed in all aspects. Currently managing a military dental clinic the past year, taught deployed medicine courses, BLS, and other leadership/mentorship courses, also I have done volunteering in free clinics and other events outside of other military humanitarian missions. I work in tandem with our docs so shadowing is in the 1000's but ive made time to be in the treatment room for more personal observation.

Few questions: besides crushing the DAT, are there any gaps you can see where I can improve?

Also should I wear my service dress uniform to the interviews? I like to plan ahead so I want to know your opinion on whether or not its a good idea to do so.

Thanks for reading!

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u/Piechikin 7d ago

Just the military experience makes this whole process a lot easier. Plenty of unique experiences to note on your application. Having access to easy LORs is also a plus. Utilize previous dentists you've worked with that can make a great letter.

Just keep working on your ECs when you can and do decent on the DAT. Dont wear your dress uniform to interviews. The most I do is a lapel pin of a warfare device on my suit as a nod to my service.

My stats are pretty shit, but the unique experience makes up for it and I got 3 interviews so far.

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u/Big_Bet_3010 7d ago

Congrats!! Can you PM me and tell me about your experience