Dental School Guide Podcast

Most dental students spend two years buried in books before they ever touch a real patient. In this episode, we’re talking to Claire, a D1 at Texas Tech Woody L. Hunt, who is already in the clinic twice a week and has...

Most dental students show up to D1 year at a place like OHSU thinking they need to be perfect from the jump—and that’s just not true. In this episode, we’re talking to Carson, a D1 at OHSU, about the reality of...

In this Pre-Dental Minute, we’re sitting down with Madison from UTEP to discuss the high-leverage moves that actually move the needle on your application. We’re stripping back the fluff to talk about how to write a...

In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise with Alan—a senior at Rowan University heading to Midwestern—to talk about what actually moves the needle before you step foot on campus. We’re covering the "hidden"...

In this episode, we’re breaking down the exact roadmap Ana used to go from UTEP Fundraising Chair to an acceptance letter from Texas Tech Woody L. Hunt. We dive deep into how to actually study for the DAT, the specific...

You didn't get into school on December 15th. Are you toast? Are you worried you won't achieve your life's dream of becoming a dentist? In this episode we discuss next steps of what you do to still achieve your dream...

What does it really take to become a great dentist — and how do you get there without burning out? In this Pre-Dental Minute episode of the Dental School Guide Podcast, NYU pre-dental students Ashani and Trinity join...

Matthew, a D2 at A.T. Still Missouri, gives a no-fluff look at what dental school actually feels like—and how ATSU turns small-town life into big-time reps. You’ll get: Kirksville reality: what small-town living is like...

Texas pre-dents, this is your inside line. Haylee—Fort Worth native, now a D1 at UT San Antonio—breaks down exactly what Texas dental schools look for and what D1 life really feels like. No fluff. Real talk from someone...

Pre‑dental students: this one’s for you. Brina is mid‑application and questioning me on what actually makes applicants stand out beyond stats—and what quietly kills your chances. In this fast, tactical episode you’ll...

Ever wondered what it takes to get into Mississippi’s only dental school? Dr. Kristin Nalls, Assistant Dean for Students and Director of Admissions at the University of Mississippi, shares how small class sizes, complex...

What is it really like to start dental school? In this In this episode of the Dental School Guide Podcast, Cecilia, Jairo, and Kassia, three members of the inaugural class at Pacific Northwest University’s College of...

What does life look like as an Army dentist — and how does the Army Dental Scholarship compare to other military branches? In this episode of the Dental School Guide Podcast, Major Sandifer, the Army’s head dental...

The Dental School Guide Podcast features Amira and Jules, President and Vice President of the Detroit Mercy Pre-Dental Student Association, in a special Pre-Dental Minute episode. Together, we break down what makes a...

In this episode of the Dental School Guide Podcast, we continue our Pre-Dental Minute series with Haneen, a pre-dental student and certified dental assistant applying for the 2026 cycle. We discuss what dental schools...