r/dentistryph

Hello! I’m a 1st-year Nursing student, and I’m currently thinking about shifting to Dentistry. I’d really appreciate advice from people who are already in the program or have gone through a similar situation.
Would shifting to Dentistry be a bad idea? I know Nursing is a good and practical program, while Dentistry can be expensive and involves many years of studying. There’s also the challenge of eventually setting up your own clinic and the financial investment that comes with it.
But honestly, I feel like my mind won’t be at peace unless I at least try Dentistry because I genuinely feel like it’s calling me. I’m still very indecisive about whether I should shift or stay in Nursing, and I’m scared that I might regret either decision.
For those who chose Dentistry, especially those who shifted from another program, what made you choose it? And do you think it was worth it?
Any advice would really help. Huhu 😭

Sobrang nahihirapan ako sa mga majors namin ngayon. Everytime I'm in my class, parang I'm always behind.

I can't understand the heavy topics in one go, kahit maglecture pa kami ng ilang oras with additional labs after, wala pa rin akong maintindihan about the concepts. Nakaka-insecure seeing many of my classmates na fast learners. Yung brain capacity ko parang kailangan pa iexplain sa akin ng more than ten times ang topic with matching visuals para lang maintindihan ko.

I'm this bad at theoreticals pero hindi ko rin mabawi sa practicals because wala rin akong katalent-talent sa drawing/kamay. Dentistry school really is humbling, consistent honor student naman ako elem to hs haha.

Ang hirap lang dahil I need to balance my personal problems within my family and mental dilemma sa studies ko. It's not helping that I also need to maintain my scholarship. Pero alam ko naman sa sarili ko na kailangan ko magdevelop ng study habits if I want the results that I want to achieve. I do not know how to review these heavy science or dental concepts.

PAANO NIYO TO NAGAGAWA?😭

May nakabili na po ba kay noreen sa dental marketplace sa facebook? Legit po ba HF perio instruments na binebenta niya? TYIA!

Hello dockies! How to properly measure the margins of your fpd? I know a lot of you alam na by eyes yung .5 and 1mm. Just wondering how do you measure it if hindi by eyes? Meron bang nabibiling instrument to measure it? If by eyes lang, how do you do it? Tyia! 🩷

hello po ask ko lang po kung aling section po yung mga hindi prof si sir v sa polgov 🥹

Hi, I’m a shs student already planning my school for college, I wanted to know if worth it to go to this schools.

Top 1 UE
Top 2 Pink school
Top 3 UPM
Top 4 DLS

I would really love if you could suggest more school other than my top schools, but I really need one that is just near in Manila. Thank you so much

WORTH IT PO BA MAGTRANSFER SA UNCIANO NGAYON? HONEST ANSWER PO SANA PLSSSS

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Hello po mga Doc! Nagsisimula na ang pagbili ng mats, may I ask if meron po bang dent shop/s na nag aaccept ng payment via cc? and ano ano pong shops kaya yun? tyia po!

Ganito na ba mga dentists ngayon, idk what's the right term kung entitled ba or micromanaging when it comes to scheduling or anything that comes with time management?

I'm working in a dental clinic for few months na and pansin ko sa mga dentists, ang hilig nila mang warshock ng patients when it come to schedules. For example, if they assumed na they'll finish early sa isang px nila, uutusan nila yung mga assistants to call/text the next patient na maaga pumunta (an hour or two prior to their scheduled appointment) tapos it's either sa assistant magagalit or sa px pag di dumating or sumagot agad pag pinapaagahan bigla yung punta nila.

I have worked with other doctors before as an assistant/fd din sa mga clinics but I've never encountered na paagahan yung patient on a short notice or rattle the patient na pumunta agad not unless may emergencies. Sa past work ko naman kasi sometimes thankful pa yung doctors non if they finish early before another patient comes in kasi they'll have time to stretch or breath bago humarap ulit sa px.

So ayun, genuine question lang if ganito ba talaga scheduling system and attitude ng dentists or dental clinics? Wala kasing palya lahat ng nakasama ko ngayon ganyan, yung iba naman marunong ng proper communication kahit papaano. I'm not used to this up until now so in my pov, nakakaoff lang kasi I also put everything on schedule so minsan before appointment, may ganap din ako but I make sure to be there 15-20mins early pa rin.

Hello pooo! Baka po may tips kayo sa carving huhu I really need help po. Nag try na po ako mag watch online kaso hindi po talaga ako makasabay. Yung first carve po kasi namin hindi kami tinuruan like self learn lang talaga, wala po akong knowledge about carving and hindi po ako makasabay sa mga classmate ko. Ayaw ko man po pero pinanghihinaan po talaga ako ng loob. Baka po meron kayong tips na pwedeng mabigay sakin, nag papractice naman po ako kaso wala rin po ako makitang improvement sa mga gawa ko.

Hello! I’m still SHS rn, but I want to decide on my future already. I’m still undecided if I’m going to UE or DLSMHSI Dentistry. I currently reside in Manila but willing to study at cavite if needed. I heard that DLSMHSI has good equipments and good environment, while UE is already overcrowded, but I still consider it because it’s the top dental school as of today. But I’m worried about the competency of DLSMHSI in terms of lectures and producing dentists. Pls help me decide which school to go to. If I will study at DLSMHSI, I can rent a condo. The TF is not a problem; it’s just the school itself which I can’t decide. Thank you so much and I hope you respect my post!

hi mga doc anong brand ang okay na SAA? mas okay po ba mag invest sa pricier brands?

Hi everyone! Grade 12 STEM student here, and my dream is to become a Dentist. Recently, I opened up to my dad about it, but he honestly told me that we don’t have the financial capacity to send me to dental school. He suggested that I look into other courses instead. Since I really want to stay connected to the dental field, I’m exploring alternative paths and would love to hear your thoughts or advice: TESDA Courses: Okay ba mag-take ng TESDA courses related to dentistry (like Dental Laboratory Technology or Dental Hygienist)? Practical choice ba ito as a stepping stone, or limited lang din ang career options? Working Abroad: Realistic ba na mag-abroad using TESDA dental qualifications? Personally, ayaw ko talagang umalis ng bansa (despite everything happening here, haha), pero kung kailangan para makaipon for dental school or financial stability, willing ako i-consider. Would love to hear from dentists, dental students, TESDA grads, or anyone who took a non-traditional route. Any advice, reality checks, or alternative suggestions would mean so much. Thank you!

hi docs! I don’t know where or who else to ask. May I ask po if you have any recommended composite brands? Incoming dental clinician po ako. Yung medyo student friendly na budget lang po.

im currently eyeing po

-denfil

-charmfil

-xs fil

Pero would really appreciate any recommendations, experiences, or advice po, especially regarding what materials/instruments are worth buying or preparing for clinics. And kung saang store po sila nabibili.

Thank you so much po in advance! 🙏🦷

Hi mga doc! baka may mga hindi na po kayo nagagamit dyan na natural tooth. baka pwede ko ibuy ng budget meal hehe. thank you docs!