Pursuing Dentistry as a Second Career ft. Jake || Brittany Goes to Dental School 

I’m a nurse changing careers to dentistry. I was a paralegal prior to being a nurse, too. I am married with a kid lol. So I get the old thing. I’m 33 haha. It’s never too late. 💜 love the video! And thanks, Jake!!

Amazing, this is the same scenario I'm facing. I'm turning 34 this year and working on my prereqs and applying for dental school this next cycle as a second career. Jake's story is encouraging for us non-traditional applicants and hope I can get accepted this year. I'm currently facing the issue of time management and hopefully can resolve this better before I start dental school. Good advice with working out, I couldn't agree more!

It was super cool to watch this video to see others like me made a similar move as I did. I start Dental school as my second career at the age 37. Now on last year ( we’ll somehow delayed thanks to Covid-19) looking forward to finish it. I really enjoyed my time being at school with younger students and honestly spending time with them made me feel younger. I got my BSc in clinical psychology did not really like it I got my diploma in dental hygiene worked 10 years enjoyed it and fell in love with actual dentistry. So you guys out there it’s never too late to fallow your dreams and do what you really like. This is a life.

Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm in my late 20s and decided to go back to school for Dental Hygiene. I've been working so hard for the last year doing prerequisites and meeting other requirements but even then I feel like being a college student is for younger people and I'm going to be an old grandma in comparison to other students. His drive to push through and be in dental school is awesome. Do what makes you happy regardless of age. Never too late to work towards it. ❤

I’m older than Jake, yet I felt so inspired and encouraged because I had and still have moments of self-doubt! I’m applying this year to International Dental program. Hopefully I’ll get in! Thanks for sharing this amazing story!

what an amazing story! Jake seems like such a cool guy :) thanks for sharing, Brittany!

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! As a student switching careers early 30s, this was such a refreshing understanding of how to pursue the career that I want!!!

wow that's amazing. He really inspire me. I'm only in 2nd year and I time I doubt myself but he just gave me motivation

Im so glad I found your YT, its very inspiring! I am a 2nd year dental student from the Czech Republic and for me it is so interesting to see what dental schools abroad are like. Sending love! xoxo

Very inspiring! It's never too late to do what you really want.

This is just what I was looking for!! Thank you Brittany!

I’m a respiratory practitioner. Im 31 and have been watching you before I even gotten into this field. I chose respiratory because I needed a career. Taking chem 2 after 6 years was a challenge and physics as well. I wish it only took me 18months to finish these science prerequisites it can be discouraging. Being 31 in a class with 19 definitely makes you feel some type of way because those kids are fresh out of high school. He gave me hope because I can’t believe he took bio I at 35!

Thanks for posting this video,really appreciate you guys sharing your stories and your life as dental students! I can't wait to start dental school in the U.K

Hi Brittany, thank you for this video. I'm not in the dental field, but I decided to go back to school to earn a Master's degree full-time after being in corporate for several years because I want a career change. Being surrounded by undergrads makes me feel old! Haha. Kidding aside, the fact that other people like Jake who are wanting to change their careers are very admirable. It just shows it's never too late for anything :)

I am married with kids, D3, 41 years old. Had to retake pre-Req’s as well. But it’s worth it and doable. Just stay focused, try your best and stick it out. We actually have several people in my class as well as a single mom who had her baby during 1st year and she was able stay on top of things.

This was awesome! Ive been looking for videos of second career dental students. I am 30 years old and I will be starting the process next year to prepare for dental school!! Thanks for sharing this video. Its good to see that other older individuals are going into dentistry!

Thank you for this video. I’m 36 finishing a masters program this spring and am considering dental school. Glad to know I’m still not “too old”

This is so inspirational! I’ve been a Dental assistant pretty much since out of high school and let time pass me by. I am now married with 2 kids and becoming a dentist has always been my career goal and now at 27 I am finally going to work on my prerequisites to eventually apply to dental school (loma linda being my #1 choice of school). Thanks for the encouraging advice!

Omg, I can definitely relate, it’s never too late however going back to school as a 33yr old pre-dent student is challenging...life 🤷🏽‍♀️ lol. I’m excited but the reality of this marathon I’m on is here, if he has any tips for balancing adult life and school I’m all ears. Great video as always. Shalom 👩🏽

His story really encouraged me!! I graduated college in 2014, and worked as a fashion designer for about 3 years. Last year, I married to my boyfriend who is from America. I am originally from South Korea, and I had to move to the States, and.. to the small town that I have never experienced in my entire life. Even though I am a foreigner here, I wanted to get my second career. Because I could not keep my previous career as a designer in this small town and found out dentistry is not just about science, it is Art plus Science! I started taking my prerequisites, and I got 4.0 last semester! Sometimes I feel I am too old to do this, and discouraged me so much... but I am applying for dental school next June! Wish me luck. 🤞🏼and Brittany, thank you so much for sharing this! ♥️

Thanks so much for making this video ...very motivating..thanks to Jake....Respect!

Thank you Brittany for this video. I also change career from Computer Science to pursue my dream in Dentistry. I have started my first semester and I love it. Please keep doing videos since you are a motivation to us. I also follow you on instagram. Keep the good work!!

Question for Jake: Did you have to take out any loans? If so, how do you feel about repayment at an older age?

I completely understand. I have a career in dentistry in Mexico. I graduated in 2015 +1 year of GP + being a dentist from 2016 till now. However, I have been struggling because having a dental practice here is not the same to the USA. I have been thinking of switching to computer science, which could allow me to have jobs abroad ( Europe, North America ), but I have to really think about it. There are two things I like to do: surgery and programming. But I have to decide which could open me more doors in my current situation.

I’m a Dental Assistant and I want to tell the doctors about my idea of trying to become a Dentist but I’m turning 27 next month and have ADHD so it makes things challenging and I’m terrified/ embarrassed to say that just now at this age I’m thinking about this but I think seeing this calms me a bit.

Thanks for this, very inspiring!

That was amazing . If you could ever have a video with someone in Dental Public Health , i would love to watch that .

such a great video!

Yep I know how ya feel bro I’m 28 and every semester when I walk into class people can’t believe I’m that old doing pre reqs lol

Where did he do his prerequisites? There aren't a lot of places in Cali that allow for reentry once you have a degree.

Is there a way to contact Jake and ask him questions?

I graduated in 2005 and never really found a job, retaking prerequisites is an impossible hurdle for most people.

Hello, just a bit curious....did he graduated now?

Hello doctor. Here I am at that crucial moment for making the right decision. I hope I get a reply. I am a 22 year old Iranian - as you can probably tell from my grammatically mistakes and my bad writing- who really wants to study dentistry at medical school in CANADA. but here is some difficulties... first of all I can't speak English very well. and I think I will have many problems communicating with others and in an academic place especially in a country like Canada . additionally I am also very shy and introverted. so how can I speak in public and give presentations in university regarding that my English is not university-level. and the next barrier is that I graduated from high school in Turkey and I don't think it is acceptable in Canada ? so what am I going to do ? should I study 3 years high school one more time in Canada ? is it good idea to study dentistry for someone like me ?

hey i am about to start college in uk wanting to do dentistry however when i got gcses they were (c) and the college wouldnt allow me to do science alevel so i ended up pickinf law. my dresm job is dentistry but i havent met the requirement to persue it. what can i do???

THANK YOU FROM NEW ZEALAND

I'm 44 and just sold my dental practice. It feels so good to get out of the misery :) Best of luck to those trying to get in though.

Do you have a PO Box?

brittany i really need your advice...a big issue that i have is i can't help but compare myself to other people and it really really sucks. did you ever go through this and how did you deal with it?? another thing, i told myself i was going to start studying for my act and sat at the beginning of my sophomore year and i'm already finishing my sophomore year and still have not started. how long did you study before taking your sat and act?? i also heard that you could take those tests multiple times a year, is this true? and the last thing is, is i'm not sure how clubs work. i get that schools like students taking them and everything, and this may be a really dumb question, but how do they know that you actually did attend clubs? like, does someone document everything? i feel like i have too much going on in my life right now and i don't think that i'd be performing well in a club if i were to attend one. i was thinking of volunteering at animal shelter or something along those lines.. would they still value that as community service? the last last thing is, did you attend community college? i feel like there is no reason to spend the extra money on a university if both community colleges and universities teach the exact same material. i don't know why i feel this way but for some reason i get the vibe that community college is frowned upon to dental schools and for some reason i won't be accepted if i were to go to community college and then transfer to a university after two years. again, this may be a really dumb question but i would really like your insight.

I want to be a dentist when I'm older but Science is just my weakness and having all that worl oh lord

Umm. The money aspect?

I'm 34 and got accepted to Loma Linda this cycle!

Go to Russia and you will pay 30k for 5 years school for dentist