Hey i believe showing an interest in the following may help: playing a musical instrument- e.g. 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!

What are Some Ways to Improve Manual Dexterity? Isn't typing one of the activities requiring manual dexterity? If so, then my fingers must be in great shape. Playing piano is an example of manual dexterity Dental Schools are often looking for applicants who can demonstrate that they have good manual dexterity. Manual Dexterity Examples Activities requiring manual dexterity PDF valette contacts activities manual PDF examples of manual dexterity activities PDF. The Importance of Manual Dexterity. There are a number of activities you can take part in to improve your manual dexterity. The list above is just to name a few.

So, if you are stumped of ideas, just think what qualities a brain surgeon might have- its pretty much similar. 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! Fs Global 2010 Fsx. This analogue is a bit redundant now as only intravenous sedation is used now clinics.

The rest of the stuff is done is hospital setting. (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. Most universities recommend you bring an example of manual dexterity. Radio Reintregirea Program. The only exception to this I found was Cardiff who didn't ask to see anything (but I showed them anyway).

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. 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. 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.

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 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. Fire before enemy fires at you on shooting games such as Call of Duty.

So what do you think i should do? (Original post by johnsoloman) Do you reckon that you can use video games as an example? As they require accuracy and fast reactions, for example a shooting game, or racing game where one mistake can be game over lol But what do you think? Or does it sound like a lazy and pathetic example? I think they would take u as a bit of a joke if u started talking bout video games, Sure we all like to sit back and play a bitta cod, but dont think its what they have in mind.