Pursuing dentistry in Singapore | Dr Watt Sook May x AspireCare

timestamps 0:00 intro 0:05 about me 0:32 why dentistry? 1:07 overcoming dental phobia 1:30 most important trait of being a dentist 2:22 do you need naturally good handskills 3:36 failing dental school competencies 4:50 most challenging part about dental school 6:04 local vs overseas dental school 7:20 different specialties of dentistry 7:55 why orthodontics 8:52 considerations before joining residency 10:04 things you wish people knew about orthodontics 11:23 my braces journey 14:04 do dentists have work life balance? 15:45 outro + resources Hello! I had the privilege of featuring on the aspire care podcast where i spoke about my journey in dentistry, dental school, orthodontic residency and life in private practice. The people behind AspireCare are - Liyi, year 1 NUS nursing student, and CC a graduate NYP nursing student. Aspirecare is a podcast where healthcare voices are heard, stories are shared, and change is inspired. They have featured a wide range of guests on their podcasts - including people in healthcare. 🦷 Follow for bite-sized orthodontic education, patient resources, and life as a dentist ✨ 📚 Real dental stories & honest conversations @drwattsookmay #drwattsookmay 🌐 More about me: drwattsookmay.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://linktw.in/ShWgYO 🎬 Watch more YouTube Shorts: https://linktw.in/rmZYch 🔗 Connect with me on socials 👇 📸 Instagram: https://linktw.in/nPJKhB |   / drwattsookmay   🎵 TikTok: https://linktw.in/vrSgdT |   / drwattsookmay   🧵 Threads: http://threads.com/@drwattsookmay 📘 Facebook: https://linktw.in/zRqkXE |   / @drwattsookmay   🎙️ Follow along the AspireCare Podcast for more healthcare stories & conversations:   / aspirecare.sg   🦷 Read more on the blog ✨ For aspiring dental students: https://www.drwattsookmay.com/blog 📚 For patients: Patient care resources to help you understand more about dentistry, treatment options, and how to take better care of your smile 🪥😁 🔗 https://www.drwattsookmay.com/for-pat... 👩‍⚕️ For dentists & dental professionals: A professional blog where I document my learning journey, clinical experiences, and reflections as a dentist 🦷📖 🔗 https://www.drwattsookmay.com/for-den...