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post Jun 17 2009, 02:02 AM

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why don't you all think about the good public service you can provide when working in the government sector?

there's a lot to learn there actually.
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post Feb 18 2010, 01:43 AM

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QUOTE(cgan @ Feb 17 2010, 08:20 PM)
Yea true. The reason i chose A-Level actually is cause i figured it may give me a solid foundation as the subjects taught is rather deep (covers more than most foundation programmes) in comparison to many other pre-Us. But i'm not exactly sure if it may be the right option for me now. I know my friends who graduated from MBBS and BDS course has told me that A-Levels is a good "test" to see if one is qualified enough to study medicine or dentistry - they are implying that if a student cannot cope with A-Levels, its an indication that he or she should not be doing medicine or dentistry as MBBS and BDS would without a doubt would be much more difficult than A-Levels. This was another reason why i did A-levels. Wanted to see if i can cope with a difficult course like MBBS or BDS.

    Alright its ok, now that AIMST is out i guess i have to consider other options.
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sign up for the foundation course lol...

i guess, only take A-levels if you're rich enough
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post Mar 15 2011, 04:24 AM

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QUOTE(dentalfloss @ Feb 13 2011, 04:16 PM)
potential dentists out there: Do u think introverts or extroverts more suitable to become dentists?
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both introverts and extroverts can become dentists. many PGs to suit your character!
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post Aug 13 2011, 05:54 PM

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teaching in HKU dental fac is all pbl based. not sure if we msians can adapt to it easily.
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post Dec 4 2011, 10:22 PM

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zorz has given a quite precise answer. well done.

sharing of chairs only happen if, your senior is willing to share the chair with you. otherwise, you'll just be observing all day. this is especially true in the first (few) months...

"training" in during the gov service has been extended from 1 year, to 2 years now. ie, newcomers can only be a DDO in his third year.

the reason behind this is because graduates from certain universities lack in what i believe, practical training. they may be able to pass exams by memorising the entire text book (or bribery). but in the clinical scene, they fail to demonstrate adequate soft skills (EQ) and technical skills which are vital in this field.

this could be due to poor screening process by those dental schools prior to admission of new students.
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post Dec 6 2011, 10:47 PM

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QUOTE(isthmuskra @ Dec 5 2011, 11:38 AM)
when do i get to specialize in either orthodontics, prosthodontics, etc, and how much does it cost? do i earn better with these specifications in private sector? is indonesia or manipal melaka good place to take up dentistry, or are there other cheaper options(excluding ipta as i'm uec graduate)? thank you
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neither are. the indonesian graduates, who work nearby me, are good for nothing. i don't know what they've been teaching them. eg:

1) 1.5 hours for a simple amalgam filling.
2) clueless when she caused a hematoma
3) clueless when the patient faints
4) clueless when it comes to certain prescriptions
5) sleeps on her dental chair
6) simply referring easy cases to specialists
7) improper posture and improper handling of instruments that may cause severe trauma to patients

clearly, these universities may produce incompetent and very unprofessional graduates. how could they pass such a failure, and giving him/her the license that would put someone's life into jeopardy. if you're indeed that sub-standard, you would have failed in most other places.

instead you should take up SAM or A levels and see if you can score a place in those top countries. even if dentistry suits you, choose a place where they're serious in training you to be a good dental practitioner. not just for your money (like in most 3rd world countries)

you're not even in this course and already talking about postgraduate career options? in the proper medical line, you don't choose where to study. they choose who to enroll. please don't make a mockery out of yourself. be realistic. it's not easy and very expensive. after spending a million ringgit, you expect to earn them back by just being a dental specialist? or what more, a dentist?

in my professional opinion, most of our future 'dentists' will end up teaching due to the surplus. like what most indian national and indonesian dentists are doing in malaysia.

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post Dec 8 2011, 09:39 PM

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QUOTE(C-Note @ Dec 7 2011, 01:44 AM)
That's quite informative. Thanks for the input.

How about private universities like IMU? I'm sure IMU can't be that bad since they've been quite reputable in the medical line.

Anyway, mind sharing with us where you're graduated from? How's working life of dentist?

thanks!
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IMU's latest batch hasn't graduated yet. So I cannot evaluate. But having a BDS (IMU) would look better on your stamp hah, than any other IPTA here lol...
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post Aug 26 2012, 07:25 PM

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QUOTE(KuzumiTaiga @ Aug 21 2012, 07:11 PM)
Guys, I'm wondering, after reading the list of universities recognised from MDC's site, I'm assuming Russian dental degrees are not recognised at all in Malaysia?
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i know of one russian dental grad practicing in kedah.

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post Aug 30 2012, 12:27 AM

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QUOTE(dentistry1 @ Aug 29 2012, 08:48 PM)
but i prefer to finish the course in Malaysia than overseas.. Another factor is my result which is not that good, ABBC+ only sad.gif Therefore, it is very hard for me to get the NOC letter which is a must for overseas studies.

All dental courses offered in Malaysia is not master what, just Bachelor Degree?
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if your result so lousy, you still want to be a doctor? serious ar?
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post Sep 2 2012, 12:30 PM

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QUOTE(dentistry1 @ Aug 30 2012, 08:01 AM)
I admit that I didn't do well in my A-Level... But now i will study real hard in dentistry because i know that this will affects my future and my Patient. Moreover i think that dental is all about skills and patience which we cant learn just from reading books. smile.gif
well, then i think you have to think again. I know too many lousy graduates from lousy universities who take in lousy students.

and thank God you'll only have one patient (if you ever graduate). Good luck.
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post Apr 11 2013, 11:45 PM

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QUOTE(flyturtle @ Mar 26 2013, 12:37 AM)
I admit that I didn't do well in my A-Level... But now i will study real hard in dentistry because i know that this will affects my future and my Patient. Moreover i think that dental is all about skills and patience which we cant learn just from reading books. smile.gif
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Dont get us wrong, we dental students need to read a lot compare to any other health science course. Skill and patience comes when u have well equipped knowledge
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even the clinic cleaner to do extraction, fillings, or even a biopsy if trained. so please make that prefix meaningful.

and oh you don't even need to study half as hard in private universities like (eg MAHSA, pidc etc) to become a dentist. because those who fail in other more difficult universities tend to still pass and become a dentist the aforementioned places

congratulations first!

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