How I Study in Dental School | My Complete Process

Published 2021-08-12
🦷🧠 Studying. We all do it. We all feel a certain type of way about it. Being in school my entire life has led me to this current study system which works extremely well for me. That is the disclaimer! This process works for ME. It isn't necessarily guaranteed to work as well for you, but the principles in this video should give you a good idea of how to study more effectively. Let's reach our goals and become dental students, medical students, vet students, law students, etc. I am here to help!

-CONTENTS-
00:00 - I Need Wall Decor
00:17 - Introduction
01:44 - Making Anki Cards from Powerpoints
04:27 - Online vs. In-Person Lectures
06:04 - The Importance of Studying Cards
07:28 - My Study Schedule Each Day
08:13 - The Final Prep
08:43 - Using Anki Filtered Decks
09:33 - Checking Teacher-Specific Information
10:09 - The Study Environment
11:40 - My Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom

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Lens: Sigma 16mm f 1.4
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Lights: MOUNTDOG Softbox Lighting Kit
Stabilizer: Neewer Carbon Fiber Handheld Stabil

All Comments (21)
  • Your vids are always well produced lol. I feel like you really could have a side gig doing videography or something man. great vid!
  • @red_alert
    The rate at which you increased your production value and cinematography/editing is ASTOUNDING. Keep it up! Really enjoying these videos ;) - From a D1 all the way in Cape Town, South Africa
  • @maryamginem6854
    Could we see another day in your life with also your workout sessions included? I really enjoy watching how you stay active throughout your journey in dental school
  • @Lking123
    Hey! Some tips I would recommend are: *Studying in groups (helps solidify and encourage further attention to certain topics or areas) *Office hours / Tutoring if available *Practice Questions after studying to reinforce topics overlooked or also require more studying *Notebook to write down questions accumulated during study to have explained either by a peer or faculty *Waking up early and lastly *Taking care of urself :)
  • @kendra.
    Oooooh please make a vid on how to do the filtered decks!!! D1’s at Penn Dental dying to know before we get started 😍
  • sec:13 my eyes 🥺🥺🥺 You’ll get there king i love your videos! Im currently applying this cycle and studying for my DAT rn taking it on Sept 2nd! You’re such a great person to watch!
  • This video is awesome! Also, Anki is so good for studying. Thanks to Anki I nailed my dental school entry exam, and I'm officially a first year dental student.😍 Thank you so much for the tips! Also, it would be useful if you'd make a Notion video where you show us how to organize our space properly. I just got into Notion and it's a little bit overwhelming, not gonna lie. Keep up the good work!!🙏😍
  • @BS-ei1hk
    A lamp with a warm light would really look good in the background! 😊
  • @mehakk4748
    Editing is amazing. I’m a dental student too and this video was so helpful. Thank you :)
  • Great video! I 100% agree about the study environment! It truly makes a difference.
  • Loved the video man! Anki is working well for me! I'm eager to see more sim lab stuff too this semester, It's so cool watching you prep a tooth and i'm sure it's as fun as it looks as well! 😎
  • Can you please make a video on how you schedule your day as a dental student? Oh and awesome vid!
  • @jumeepark3302
    could you able to show how you actually make anki cards from ppt form? I tried anki before but I didn't really get to learn how to use it! I know the repetition will be crucial during dental school so I hope I can get to make the habit of reviewing as well as continuing the studies for newer materials daily!
  • @dr.apollo4226
    I really tried to use Anki, but I don’t think it’s going to work out for me. The process seems too time consuming, and I don’t see the benefit of turning the notes into a different format of notes. I also type the majority of my notes and add pictures to them during lectures. I like to print them out and study them on paper because it helps me create a visual map of where I found my information and annotate clarifications easily. If I want to retain the information for a long time, I would review my notes about 2-3 times.
  • @San1996mdka
    This is an incredible video Stephen, firstly I plan on using Anki because of you, secondly this video has amazing editing/cinematography, thirdly just the ambiance of your apartment makes it perfect for studying, it almost feels so cozy I might not even want to study 🤣 Plus you got the symbol of the deathly hallows in the background which makes it even cooler lol. Just another question, do you not use test banks/practice questions? I thought that was the most effective way to prepare for exams? Great video brother, thanks!