Why I DIDN'T Study Dentistry

Medicine and dentistry are each incredible careers in their own rights... but which one is BETTER? There are a lot of similarities between them: they're both great if you like science, think you'd be great at helping patients and love learning new things. However, there are some important differences. In this video, I put medicine and dentistry head-to-head in a career showdown. Medicine vs dentistry... who will come out top?

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⌚ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Which Is Easier To Get Into University For?
02:45 Which Degree Is Easier To Complete?
04:45 Which Profession Is Better Respected?
07:23 Who's Paid More?
09:23 Which Is The Better Career Overall?

[claryfray]

I'm so thankful that you explained how difficult it is to get into a dental school just because there are fewer number of dental school and so many applicants, and here I meet people who think that I got admitted into dentistry just because I couldn't get admitted into a medical college, they don't understand the competition I had to beat to stand where I am today, but nontheless I love dentistry, it's always been my dream and passion, I hope I can become an amazing dentist one day

[sfqlpvz]

Absolutely fantastic video. Information is insightful and eye-opening. Thank you so much.

[mreenmoychakraborty]

Well I am actually interested in maxillofacial surgery after that craniofacial surgeries etc. So to become a maxillofacial surgeon I had to take admission into BDS(bachelor of dental and surgery) - Indian ug degree.

[manbearpig]

Dont forget, dentist can also go into oral radiology and oral pathology after dental school

[dfwdfw]

I've never really understood why dentistry isn't a specialty within medicine. Why does the mouth get special treatment, exactly? In the US they do this for feet too? So, apparently our mouths and feet are radically unlike everything else in our bodies and medical doctors should stay away from them. Right? ;)

[dplj]

In the usa, no dental included with medicare. And providers who do, see dentist leave because compensation is much less compared to medical. So many are going “cosmetic” to make big bucks.

[yoro]

Dr. You are really a fantastic doctor and densit, all what you said was true.

[Anna]

Because dentistry is so difficult. Thier practical works, quotes are very difficult compared to medicines.

[TheSpookiestSkeleton]

Sometimes I forget that dentists can basically form empires lol

[theposh]

I don't agree, Dentistry is the most examined course. I went to Newcastle and have loads of medic friends who know Dentists got it bad.

[KingebeAZakar]

Hi Dr. I want to know about oral medicine specialist

[Lunar_]

Can you work as a dentist while studying a profession like orthodontist

[globalsmile]

Maybe barbering would be a better alternative, after all they are historically the forefather of surgeons and dentists. Good insight wih those statistics.

[hsablusay]

Don’t come at me but I see dentist the same as I see physiotherapist, pharmacist, podiatrist ect. They’re highly specialised in one area/organ of the human body. Medicine doctors on the other hand can make decisions on different diseases pertaining different organs. Take family medicine for example, they literally have to see patients for all kinds of conditions. Although they might not know what to do for a certain condition but they are expected to accept and evaluate any patient presented with a condition.

[partnermammoth]

Dr I think you forgot that GPs can also run thier own clinic although this is less lucrative and more difficult to manage

[fhlcixs]

Regardless of admission, isn't medical school much harder to finish? a lot more to study and all?

[kofosuonbass]

Awesome video. If it’s a good idea, would you please do one with Pharmacy? Many students end up choosing it as backup plan if unsuccessful l at applying to Medicine and Dentistry. It would for applicants to know what a Pharmacy career offers, especially compared to Medicine. Kind regards.

[lightningrouge]

Hi dr im really lost right now but your video helped me alot !
Im actually first semester in medical school after i finished introduction semester but it didn't go well
I passed all the classes except biochemistry i falid at it & I feel like loser ! Im even embarrassed to tell anyone about it, so I've been thinking to change to dentistry !
Cause i found medical school is so hard, but i passed all the classes exapt biochemistry ! Medical school wasn't my dream from the start my mum forced me into it cause i didnt know what career i should chose . so i wanna ask you do you think its better for someone like me to change to dentistry ? Cause im afraid of biochemistry in gernal ! Also is it possible for someone like me to be come doctor even tho its not my passion or dream?!

[dac]

Dentist can make more than most dentist (depending on specialist) but more suicidal. Dentist are seen as inferior to doctors. Also, depends on the doctor. Orthopedic surgeon or plastic surgeon is far more respected over General family doctor. However, they are both not well paid in UK compared to US

[SHQIPE_BRO]

There is no good or bad profession, everyone should choose the career they want, which best suits their character and expectations.🤍