Why did you choose this dental school?

There is no one standard answer to this question because all dental schools offer different things. So do your research about the dental school and what they offer.

You want to talk about the:

• Course structure
• Teaching style
• Clinical aspect of the course
• Examination styles
• Extracurricular activities available
• Course modules (if available on the university website)

You can mention positive points about the city, for example you can mention the busy lifestyle or talk about the scenic location, but DO NOT use this as a starting point. Add this in towards the end if you have time. You want to embed the idea that you are here for this dental school.

When you talk what the university offers, try to relate this back to how this works for you, making a suitable fit for their dentistry programme.

Suggested structure for this answer

• Have a positive attitude towards dental school
• Talk about the course structure: how modules are taught, examination style, ratio of lectures to practical sessions
• Talk about clinical exposure and locations of where these are taking place
• Mention any extracurricular activities the school has to offer- dental societies, sports societies
• Talk about the location of the dental school and its convenience- could be close to home or maybe you're ready try out a new city
• Relate each point to how this dental school is suited to your learning style and how you will give back to the community through societies