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Dental School Interview Prep and MMI Coaching

Dental schools interview applicants before making offers, using traditional, panel, group or multiple mini interview (MMI) formats, often on video. Below is a free guide to preparing, plus a checklist for the week before. If you want practice with feedback, our dental school interview prep package is $347.

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Dr. Todd Chastain, DMDCelina (Chaeyun) YangHansuja Chaurasia

Dr. Todd, Celina & Hansuja

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How to prepare for a dental school interview

Good interviews come from preparation, not memorized scripts. These five steps work for every format.

  1. 1

    Know your format

    Read the invite carefully: traditional one-on-one, panel, group, MMI stations or virtual. Each one rewards a different kind of practice.

  2. 2

    Prepare five or six core stories

    Why dentistry, why this school, a challenge you handled, a time you worked on a team, an ethical choice. Most questions can be answered with one of these stories.

  3. 3

    Practice out loud, on a timer

    Say your answers out loud and record yourself. MMI stations are short and timed, so practice getting to your point quickly.

  4. 4

    Know your own application

    Interviewers often read your AADSAS application first. Be ready to talk about every experience, gap and grade you listed.

  5. 5

    Plan the day

    Prepare two or three questions to ask the school. For virtual interviews, test your camera, light and connection the day before.

The week before your interview

  • You know the format and schedule of the day
  • You can explain why this school in specific terms
  • You have practiced your core stories out loud
  • You re-read your AADSAS application
  • You have questions ready to ask
  • Your outfit and (for virtual) setup are ready
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How it works with us

  1. 1

    Protocol overview

    A 30-minute session on how your schools interview and what each format tests.

  2. 2

    Practice sheet

    Common dental school questions with sample responses, so you prepare before the mock.

  3. 3

    Mock interviews

    Two hours of 1-on-1 video sessions in the formats your schools use.

  4. 4

    Critique and rework

    Specific feedback on each answer and help formulating stronger ones.

Package and price

  • $347
  • 2 hours of mock interviews
  • MMI, traditional, panel, group
  • School-specific option

Interview Coaching Package

$347
  • Phone & e-mail access to your interview specialist
  • 30 minute interview protocol overview
  • 2 hours of 1-on-1 mock interview video sessions with critique
  • Multiple mini interview, traditional, panel & group interview covered
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  • School-focused interview option
  • Common questions with sample responses practice sheet provided
  • Assistance with formulating answers
  • Additional interview hours can be scheduled at an hourly rate

The last hurdle to overcome prior to an acceptance is the dental school interview. The interview holds immense weight on determining your admissions outcome. Are you ready for the challenge?

The Interview Coaching Package is put together to remove any doubt at your interview. Your specialist will review interview protocols, provide you with a common question sheet and answer any questions you may have. From there, you have 2 hours of 1-on-1 interview time available to schedule. During your interview sessions, you can choose to tailor your interview sessions towards school-specific interview formats or practice all of them. We offer critiques and make suggestions on how you can improve your responses. We cover all interview formats including MMI, traditional, panel and group interviews. Should you want additional interview practice, an hourly rate will be provided.

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How do dental school interviews work?

Dental schools use a few formats, and many applicants meet more than one in the same cycle. A traditional interview is a one-on-one or panel conversation about your application. The multiple mini interview (MMI) is a series of short timed stations, often with ethical scenarios. Some schools add group tasks, and many interviews are now held on video.

Each format rewards a different skill. MMI stations reward structured thinking under a timer; traditional interviews reward clear stories about your experiences. Our coaching starts by matching your practice to the formats your schools actually use.

What happens in a mock interview session?

Sessions run on video so we can see what an interviewer sees: pace, eye contact, filler words and how you handle a question you did not expect. After each answer we stop, explain what worked and what did not, and help you rebuild the answer. You can spend your two hours on one format or spread them across all of them.

  • "Why dentistry?" and other questions every school asks
  • Ethical scenarios and MMI-style stations under time
  • Questions about your own experiences and weak spots
  • School-specific practice for your top choices

When should I start interview prep?

Start when you submit your application, not when the invite arrives. Invites can come with only a week or two of notice, and the strongest answers come from practice spread over several sessions. If you already have an invite, book the free call and we will plan your hours around the date.

Meet the tutors

Dentists and dental students who went through admissions recently. Press play to hear from them; your tutor is matched after the free call.

Dr. Todd Chastain, DMD, Applicant mentor & DAT Biology tutor
10+ yrs tutoringPracticing dentist

Dr. Todd Chastain, DMD

Faculty, UAB School of Dentistry

35 yrs
Private practice
10 yrs
Mentoring
DMD
UAB, 1991

For the past 10 years, Dr. Chastain has mentored pre-dental students through applications and interviews, and every one he has guided is now a practicing dentist. He taught dental students in the clinic at UAB and now teaches biology at the University of North Alabama, so he also tutors DAT Biology. He knows what admissions committees look for and how to help you stand out.

  • DAT Biology
  • Applications
  • Interviews
  • Personal statement
Book a free callView profile: Dr. Todd Chastain, DMD
Celina (Chaeyun) Yang, DAT & admissions coach
Dental student

Celina (Chaeyun) Yang

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

25 AA
DAT score
7
Interviews
Penn
Dental school

First-year Penn Dental student who scored a 25 AA on the DAT, with a 27 in Biology and a 28 in Quantitative Reasoning. Celina has tutored science from high school through college, and she goes over every practice question with you, right or wrong, so a lucky guess never hides a gap.

  • DAT Biology
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Personal statement
  • Secondaries
Book a free callView profile: Celina (Chaeyun) Yang
Hansuja Chaurasia, DAT tutor & advisor
Dental student

Hansuja Chaurasia

University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

UConn
Dental school
B.S.
Allied Health
Tutor
DAT & advising

UConn Dental student who has worked as a private DAT tutor and application advisor. Hansuja's strongest DAT sections were Reading Comprehension and Biology, and her sessions focus on why an answer is right, not just what it is, so you can handle questions you haven't seen before.

  • DAT
  • Application advising
Book a free callView profile: Hansuja Chaurasia
Dental student · D1
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Neil Desai

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine

24 AA
2024 DAT
30
Chemistry
3.92
GPA

BS Human Biology with honors from Michigan State. Coaches every DAT section, from biology and orgo to PAT and QR.

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Orgo
  • PAT
  • QR
  • RC
Book a free callView profile: Neil Desai

What students say

9.8/10 from 39 surveyed students

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“The Future Dental Prep Tutoring Program and my tutor helped me immensely. My favorite part was the mock interviews, which perfectly simulated the real experience. I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and support that helped me succeed!”

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Julia R.★★★★★
“The personal statement express was a lifesaver!!! I wasn't even going to apply this application cycle; however, with a last minute change of plans, I found myself scrambling to get everything finished. I had just written my personal statement, and was about to submit my application, and I was able to get feedback just a few hours after I sent it. The advice was very thorough and helpful! I actually talked with a dental school admissions committee on the phone to receive application feedback, and they said I had one of the best personal statements they had ever seen. Thank you Future Dental Prep!!!”
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Elisa N.★★★★★
“I used the Personal Statement Express Overview that is offered by Future Dental Prep because I was finished with writing my personal statement, but I couldn't find the "perfect" final draft. I wanted an honest opinion from someone who didn't know me. Using this service was a wonderful experience! My assigned expert contacted me through email and thoroughly reviewed my personal statement within a day. The review included an overview of each paragraph with comments on the content, ways to improve the structure of the paper and grammatical corrections. In addition, my expert rated my paper out of 10 and wrote a summary of how the paper was put together and his thoughts on enhancement. The courteous feedback and timeliness of service was exactly what I needed to feel confident in my personal statement. It helped me to take what I wrote and make it into a strong, well-structured personal statement that I loved.”
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Emily P.★★★★★
“My experience with Future Dental Prep admissions was great. There was a great communication which allowed making the phone call appointment very easy. The phone call itself was very helpful for me. Before making the phone call, I was very unsure of where I stood regarding which schools I have a chance in being admitted, but my consultant made it very clear for me. He carefully answered all the questions I had and even allowed me to ask questions after the session. Now I feel confident regarding what school I will be applying to.”
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Chris J.★★★★★
“My personal experience with Future Dental Prep has been outstanding. My consultant was very responsive and helpful throughout the process of completing my personal statement. I would highly recommend this service to anyone wanting to craft an immaculate personal statement.”

Frequently asked questions

Do you prepare students for MMI interviews?

Yes. We run timed MMI-style stations and debrief each one, alongside traditional, panel and group interview practice.

Can I practice for one specific dental school?

Yes. The package includes a school-focused option, so sessions can follow the format and question style of the school you are interviewing with.

What if two hours is not enough?

You can schedule additional interview hours at an hourly rate after the package.

Are the sessions online?

Yes. Mock interviews are held over video, which also prepares you for schools that interview virtually.

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