As a foreign trained dentist stepping into dental school in the US, nobody really talks about this phase. You're not settled. You're not comfortable. You're rebuilding. New country, new system, new expectations—same ambition.
Some days it feels repetitive. Some days it feels exhausting. But every single day it feels worth it. If you're a dental student, D2, D3, advanced standing, international dentist, or pre-dental, you know this cycle: work, school, sleep, repeat.
And somehow, you're still grateful. This is the reality of being an international dentist building your career in the US. It's not glamorous, but it's purposeful. Every long day brings you closer to where you want to be.
