Pre dental students fear no more! Your hosts Clayton and Marco are here to help you achieve your dream of going to dental school! Join us on our journey as we talk about how to get accepted to dental school, what it is like being a dental student, and how awesome the field of dentistry is.
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Student. Loans. Two words that can send shivers down your spine and increase your anxiety levels like nothing else. But, have no fear the PDP is here! Dental school is stressful enough and managing student loans shouldn’t be your main concern. Student loans can be a great resource if you know how to use them wisely. In this episode, we give you som…
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Dental Admissions Purgatory? Whaaaaaaat? That seems scary... We have all studied for a big test, taken the test, and then waited two weeks before we get our grades back. This can be one of the worst feelings ever because, even though you prepared and were ready, you still start to doubt yourself. This is exactly how waiting for that admissions deci…
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WELCOME TO SEASON 3!!! Yes, we've been gone for a minute. Listen to this episode to find out what we were up to all summer, including Marco's trip to Direct Commission Course.
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HI WE'RE YOUR VIRUSES CLAYTON AND MARCO AND YOU'RE LISTENING TO THE PRE-VIRUS PODCAST!!! We get it, you all have a lot of questions about vaccines. This week we get straight to the facts talking about the COVID-19 vaccine. We answer most common questions, debunk the ~fake news,~ and give you our honest opinions. Give us a listen and get vaxxed!…
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Ever wondered what it's like to date around in dental school? How about getting engaged, planning a wedding, and being married?! From Hinge and Bumble to the infamous "I Do," Clayton and Marco have you covered on this episode.
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What happens when you take a guy from Jersey and throw him into the middle of New Orleans? Listen to this episode to find out! Our classmate and good friend, Aaron, tells us about his transition to the south, being an out of state dental student, and even does a surprise interview at the end.
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If there was a title higher than queen we'd give it to her. She's a non-traditional student with a story to tell. Seriously, Serena is our class President, class mom, Registered Dental Hygienist, certified badass, artist, and overall incredible human being. You won't believe her journey to dental school but we're so happy it led her to us.…
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Your favorite host of the PDP, Marco Gargano, recently became Marco Covid-gano when he contracted Covid-19! Listen to this episode to find out what it was like, how he balanced school, and what happened next.由The Pre Dental Dudes
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Chief oral surgery resident at University of Buffalo? Too easy. President of the American Student Dental Association? You betcha. Man with the craziest path to residency in history? 100%. He is THE @EgyptianSurgeon, aka Dr. Sohaib Soliman, and we're honored to share his journey with you through this awesome interview.…
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Our guest today is Dr. Jeffrey Kerst, a man who truly does it all. During his time in dental school he served as District 5 Trustee followed by National Vice-President for the American Student Dental Association. After graduation he worked as a Rover Dentist for a year before settling down in Shreveport, LA. Join us as we talk about his experiences…
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A perio-who?! There are many awesome dental specialties that you may not know much about before coming to dental school and periodontics was one of them for us! Dr. Jessica Owens is one of the amazing periodontists at LSU School of Dentistry and gives some great insight in to the world of perio. She also talks about General Practice Residencies and…
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Pre Dental students it is time to get excited because the episode of a lifetime is now here. We know dental school interviews can be tough and intimidating so we decided to do something to help y'all out. That's right. We interviewed ourselves. WHAT?! In this episode we ask each other the most asked questions in dental school interviews, and give y…
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Dental school is awesome for many reasons, but one reason is that you are constantly surrounded by people who are so much smarter than you and you have the opportunity to learn from them. On this episode we sit down with two insanely intelligent oral pathologists and learn all about their profession! This episode is great for dental students and pr…
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Dental students and pre dental students, have you ever wondered what Prosthodontists do? Well fear no more because the one of the best prosthodontists in the world, Dr. Jonathan X. Esquivel, covers everything you need to know. In our first ever interview, Dr. Esquivel talks about his journey, what prosthodontists do on a day to day basis, and gives…
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Dental school interviews say whaaaaat? Interviews can be very intimidating for pre-detal students but we are here to help! You've made it through undergrad, you've crushed the DAT, you've worked tirelessly on your application, and now you have finally made it to the interview. While it may be nerve racking, we are here to calm your nerves. We discu…
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WELCOME TO SEASON 2!!! To all of our friends who are beginning their dental school journey - congratulations! Whether you are starting dental school or just want to learn more, this is the episode for you. We outline 10 topics that we wish we knew about our first year of dental school and the lessons we've learned along the way. Dental school has b…
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Are you a predental considering oral surgery? On our latest episode, Lieutenant McSurgery, aka Marco aka your second favorite host, is interviewed about his Oral Surgery externships. Lieutenant McSurgery talks all about when to do an externship, how to get involved with one, the importance of doing an externship, and everything in between.…
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WE'RE BACK BABY!!! The coronavirus turned life upside down for most of us, but it really got to Clayton. He forgot he was a dental student and went back to work as a nurse! Be sure to tune in to see what it was like working as a nurse around COVID patients while balancing Zoom School of Dentistry.由The Pre Dental Dudes
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Hello everyone! We hope that you've all been staying safe during this crazy time of life. Whether you're freaking out about your upcoming DAT, learning how to navigate online classes, or just want some tips on what to do right now, this is the podcast for you. Please stay safe and as always, thanks for listening to THE PreDental Podcast!…
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First off, CONGRATULATIONS! We're so proud of all of you for achieving your dream of getting accepted to dental school. You probably have 1,000 questions as to what happens next, so be sure to give this podcast a listen. We discuss everything from finances to living situations to studying.由The Pre Dental Dudes
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We're still your hosts Clayton & Marco, but with some new and exciting January updates! We hope everybody has had a great start to 2020. This set of updates lets you know what you can expect from The PreDental Podcast over this next year. We have some exciting updates, including new equipment, PDP Shorts, and services for those that are applying to…
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Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas! In our last episode of 2019 we discuss our experiences as first year dental students as the fall semester comes to a close. We've had a wild semester between exams, clinicals, fashion, and more, but we wouldn't trade it for anything. Thanks for listening to THE PreDental Podcast and we'll see you in 2020!…
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THE WAIT IS OVER!!! For predental students around the country the beginning of December is one of the most important days of the year - dental schools finally release their admissions decisions! Your hosts Clayton & Marco walk you through exactly what to expect in every scenario and provide advice for each step of the way. Accepted, waitlisted, rej…
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We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! It's important for all of us to recognize what we're thankful for and to know our worth. In today's episode, #KnowYourWIRTH, we discuss LSU's annual WIRTH ceremony for the first year students. We also outline why ethics are important as a dental student, The Office vs. Parks and Rec, and provide advice…
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Have you ever considered joining the military but still want to become a doctor? Your hosts Clayton and Marco discuss the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). This program allows you to serve your country as a member of the United States military and covers the cost of your education. Join us to find out more, and thank you to all of the …
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We're your hosts Clayton & Marco and you're watching THE PreDental Podcast. Join us on our introductory episode as we discuss who we are, what the podcast is about, and why we chose dentistry. We look forward to you joining us on our journey throughout dental school!由The Pre Dental Dudes
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