So what do you think i should do? Do some quick art work with my current school, like during lunchtime/afterschool or should i try something else like previously mentioned such as sewing kits and stuff? By the way i am a keen video games player, which requires a bit of maula dexterity doesn't it? As you need to be quick and good with your fingers, i.e. Yet my art teacher after year 9 all the way to year 11 would constantly say that he is disappointed with me for not choosing art for GCSE, and apparantly i was the best in the whole year at art.
So i was thinking should i get in touch with my art teacher at school and see if i could do some sort of model, painting or something to demonstrate my skill and dexterity? I haven't got any pieces of previous art work as i had moved to a different school for sixth form for year 12 and my old school have probably got rid of my art work, well what little i did of it as i didn't take art for GCSE. I was thinking about how would i be able to demonstrate manaul dexterity, to universities? I don't play any musical instruments, but i used to be very good at art a while ago. My interviewers said that they do not place emphasis on manual dexterity like other universities because they believed it can be learned on the course, and they found other qualities were more important in becoming a good dentist. The only exception to this I found was Cardiff who didn't ask to see anything (but I showed them anyway). Most universities recommend you bring an example of manual dexterity.
(Original post by I Have No Imagination) Do you have to bring something that shows you're manual dexterity skills to an interview? Most applicants do. The rest of the stuff is done is hospital setting. Likewise, too much NO2 and 02 or local anaesthetic may knock the patient out or cause brain damage! This analogue is a bit redundant now as only intravenous sedation is used now clinics. I hope that helps! (Original post by yosysaeed) a hobby- for example Nitro R/C cars and Engine building- by analogy the engine is similar to a patients mouth in the sense that changing the air/ fuel ratio mixture may cause severe damage to the piston and overheating of the engine head. Likewise, too much NO2 and 02 or local anaesthetic may knock the patient out or cause brain damage! Precision skills- as the OP suggested, soldering on circuit boards, computer building (lool at the other guy who suggested this, coincidentally, i used 2 work for maplin!)- this may give you the upper hand in close technical procedures in dentistry for example root canal treatment! Very high risk of faliure!!!!! You may go beyond the apex of the tooth and make the patient weep like a baby! And finally, the ability to concentrate for hours and hours- even computer consoles games can assist this! So, if you are stumped of ideas, just think what qualities a brain surgeon might have- its pretty much similar. A hobby- for example Nitro R/C cars and Engine building- by analogy the engine is similar to a patients mouth in the sense that changing the air/ fuel ratio mixture may cause severe damage to the piston and overheating of the engine head. Hey i believe showing an interest in the following may help: playing a musical instrument- e.g. Imagine the level of care and precision required in certain activities, hobbies and professions that involve small, meticulous actions with your hands, such as sewing, painting and playing a musical instrument. Manual dexterity involves the development of hand-eye coordination and very fine motor control. › ► ► ► Examples Of Activities Requiring Manual Dexterity ► ► ►