Do You Possess the Necessary Skills a Dentist Should Have?
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Do You Possess the Necessary Skills a Dentist Should Have?
Do you feel you possess the necessary skills a dentist should have?
Which skill are you most confident in and why?
Which skill requires the most development and how are you addressing it?
How have your work experience observations informed your self-assessment?
Speak it out loud and we'll type it for you (free), or type your own notes — then mark yourself below.
- Reflect, don’t report: what you saw → what it taught you → how it shapes you.
- Tell stories with STARR: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection.
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Hidden so they don't bias your answer. Score yourself first, then reveal them to compare.
- Be honest -- acknowledge both areas of strength and areas for development.
- Support your claims with specific examples rather than assertions.
- Show a growth mindset -- the skills can be developed throughout training.
Mark yourself
Score each skill against the rubric, then add a line of evidence. Scale:
Self Awareness
0/3Provides a balanced and honest self-assessment
Reflection
0/3Links the assessment to evidence and experience
Work Experience
0/3Uses clinical observations to inform the self-assessment
Motivation
0/3Shows commitment to continued development