Question:
I recently got accepted to San Antonio, Houston and Baylor dental schools. My
problem is that I personally like Houston, but several people are telling me
that I shouldn't give up an opportunity to go to the best school in the
country- -which is San Antonio.First, is San Antonio really the best and
why?? I visited and really didn't see anything that stood out, to me. Also
does anyone have an idea where Houston stands nationally? If I do decide to
go to Houston, will it hurt me if I wanted to specialize? Also are there any
Houston dental students out there or grads who can tell me why not to attend
houston dental branch? Personally, I feel I can excel at any Dental school
but I need to know that I'm not making a mistake. Please feel free to give
all the input and advice possible.
Answer:
I went to UT in San Antonio (hygiene school)
It was ranked #1! I feel the reason was the outstanding faculty, they are big
into research and there is alot of money that goes into the school. It is well
supported by the state and alumni. I am extremely proud that I was chosen to
attend and feel I got a top notch education. This doesn't mean you won't get
those things in another school. I am decidely predjudice.
Many interesting comments in regard to the best dental school. I think the most
important part as you mentioned, is your confidence that you will excel at any
dental school. They all teach you the basics, but I must add that I would like
to attend a school that has a large patient pool where I can practice the
clinical aspect of dentistry more. because you must also spend four years, day
and night in that school, it is better to know that you fit in with the crowd or
not!
I am in the same situation and would like to hear comments about Loma Linda,
USC, Boston, UCLA and especially Creighton University in Nebraska. I personally
found it fantastic! Great education, great people and excellent clinical
prepration(including chances to do implants).
