The Dose of Dental Podcast

by Sooraj Shah

Dose of Dental is a dental podcast hosted by Stony Brook University pre-dental student Sooraj Shah. Inspired by his own pre-dental journey and fueled by the desire to discover what dental school is like, this podcast aims to provide firsthand information to prospective along with current pre-dental students about the vast field of dentistry. Through discussing different topics and paths to dentistry with current dental stude ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • "Guess The Diagnosis" Path Summer Trivia (hosted by Dr. Stephen Roth, DDS)

    "Guess The Diagnosis" Path Summer Trivia (hosted by Dr. Stephen Roth, DDS)

    Welcome back to the 19th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Stephen Roth, DDS, and board-certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist hosted an exciting Summer trivia event where various descriptions of different pathological situations were asked, and participants answered via an online Kahoot quiz session. Stay tuned for more future trivia nights, where you can also have a chance to win gift cards if you place in the top three! Dr. Roth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenrothdds/Dose of Dental Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doseofdentalpodcast/

  • Achieving a Dream in 3 Years & Finding Balance (with D3 Ethan Nguyen)

    Achieving a Dream in 3 Years & Finding Balance (with D3 Ethan Nguyen)

    Welcome back to the 18th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Ethan Nguyen, a current D3 Student at the University of Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry joins Sooraj to discuss his journey to dentistry. Ethan speaks about how he was able to commit to the combined UOP Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry BS/DDS program during undergrad, why he chose dentistry over medicine, and how the curriculum at his dental school will allow him to become a dentist in just 3 years. You do not want to miss this valuable insight from a seasoned dental student about just one of the 71 dental schools with a 3-year program.

  • D4 Clinical Experiences and Reflections of a Fourth Year (with D4 Haley Schultz)

    D4 Clinical Experiences and Reflections of a Fourth Year (with D4 Haley Schultz)

    Welcome back to the 17th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast. In this episode, Haley Schultz, a current D4 Dental Student at Michigan University School of Dentistry, joins Sooraj to discuss her journey through dental school and the current transition from D3 to D4 year. We cover all aspects of the pre-dental process: the DAT, personal statement, and the extracurriculars that Haley felt got her that email to interview and ultimately an acceptance. Haley also speaks about her her first experiences working with patients, external rotations, and interest in specializing as she enters her final year. Join us as Haley provides valuable insight into D4 clinical experiences and reflects on her last 3 years of dental school!

  • University of Louisville School of Dentistry Q & A Session

    University of Louisville School of Dentistry Q & A Session

    Welcome back to the 16th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast. In this episode, we held a Q & A session with University of Louisville School of Dentistry ASDA students: Current LASDA President D3 Nicole Trytko, Secretary D3 Lauren Dreese, Wellness Chair D3 Kierra Dages, and Treasurer's Cabinet lead of fundraising D2 Chelsea Avery. The current LASDA e-board tackles questions from pre-dentals about the application process and in-depth experiences in interviews. LASDA Instagra, Page: https://www.instagram.com/louisvilleasda/?hl=enReach out to the Dose of Dental Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doseofdentalpodcast/

  • From Aspiring Singer to Future Dentist (with D2 Razel Zapanta)

    From Aspiring Singer to Future Dentist (with D2 Razel Zapanta)

    Welcome back to the 15th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast. In this episode, Razel Zapanta, a current D2 dental student at A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, joins Sooraj to discuss her journey to dentistry and her current life in dental school. Razel shares her story of how her pursuit of music turned into a passion for dentistry, She details how participating in a SHPEP program and working as a dental assistant opened her eyes into the realm of dentistry. We also discuss important pre-dental topics such as studying for the DAT, interview questions, and how life in dental school really is. Join us as Razel details her journey to becoming a singing dentist! Razel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razelindentistry/Reach out to the Dose of Dental Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doseofdentalpodcast/