150+ Free Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine Interview Practice Questions

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Sample Questions

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Personal (Fit)

Tell me about yourself.

Competencies
CommunicationSelf-Awareness
Personal (Fit)

Why dentistry?

Competencies
CommunicationSelf-Awareness
Personal (Program)

Why Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine?

Competencies
CommunicationSelf-Awareness
Personal (Program)

How does KCU's focus on community engagement and service learning match your career goals?

Competencies
Service OrientationSelf-Awareness
Opinion (Policy)

Is Missouri's current two-year license renewal cycle for dental professionals appropriate, or should it be adjusted given the rapidly changing nature of dental technology and infection control protocols highlighted during COVID-19?

Competencies
Continuous LearningCritical ThinkingResilience & Adaptability
Situational (Non-acting)

What would you do if a child on Medicaid needs care but reimbursement rates are too low?

Competencies
Service OrientationProblem-SolvingIntegrity & Ethics
Situational (Non-acting)

What would you do if a patient can only afford extractions but needs more comprehensive treatment?

Competencies
Empathy & CompassionProblem-SolvingService Orientation
Personal (Fit)

What challenges do you anticipate in dental school?

Competencies
Self-AwarenessCritical Thinking
Personal (Behavioral)

Tell me about a time you failed.

Competencies
Resilience & AdaptabilityContinuous LearningAccountability
Personal (Program)

What specifically attracted you to Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine's integrated biomedical sciences curriculum?

Competencies
Continuous LearningSelf-Awareness
Opinion (Policy)

Should Missouri's dental board require continuing education specifically focused on treating patients from Missouri's growing population of refugees and immigrants who may have unique oral health needs and cultural considerations?

Competencies
Cultural CompetenceContinuous LearningService Orientation
Opinion (Ethics)

Is Missouri's mandatory 30-day reporting requirement for dental emergencies resulting in hospitalization or death too broad or too narrow for protecting patient safety?

Competencies
Critical ThinkingAccountability

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