Have you ever wanted to study dentistry in the United States or other countries? Have you ever wanted to practice asa dentist abroad? Dr. Nidhi Kotak’s podcast on studying and practicing dentistry abroad will help you a lot.
This is a 2 part episode. In PART 1 Dr. Nidhi speaks about:
- Her journey from graduation at Manipal college of dental sciences, Manipal till pursuing residency in pediatric dentistry in the United States
- How to study for applying in colleges in the United States and Dubai
- Which books / notes to refer
- The application process in various colleges/ Universities.
- The examination, selection and interview process
Dr. Nidhi Kotak is an American-trained General Dentist currently pursuing a residency in Pediatric
Dentistry in Philadelphia.
Dr. Kotak started her journey in dentistry at Manipal College of Dental Sciences in 2006. During
her time there, she received recognition as the “Young Outstanding Dentist” in 2011 at IDRR
(Indian Dentist Research and Review) conference in Bangalore.
She decided to further pursue her education and took her National Dental Boards for the United
States soon after and got accepted to University of Colorado, U.S.A in 2012. After obtaining her
D.D.S. from Colorado she practiced for many years in Illinois in hospitals, community health
centers and private clinic set ups with a focus on Pediatric Dentistry.
She then obtained her U.A.E. dental license and moved to Dubai as a General Dentist in 2017.
She is firm believer of giving back to the community and has volunteered in several dental
outreach programs in various countries. Most recently she spent a few weeks in 2019 in Kenya.
If you ever ask her about her trip, she has countless stories of treating the beautiful Maasai tribe
in the midst of the African Savanah surrounded by wildlife.
Having practiced in 4 countries now (U.S.A., U.A.E., Kenya and India) she is well equipped and
empathetic towards treating patients from different cultures. Being an avid traveler, she speaks
multiple languages and always makes her patients feel at ease. Most of her anxious patients with
dental phobia would fondly tell you how she took care of them as if they were family.
She is very passionate about continuing her education and attends conferences regularly in
Dental photography, Pediatric Zirconia crowns, CAD-CAM dentistry etc., and stays abreast of the
latest advances in dentistry. She has also published articles and C.A.T.s (Critically Appraised
Topics) in the past.
In July 2020, moved back to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a Pediatric
Dentist and is currently based in Philadelphia.
Listen to the full episode on Studying and practicing DENTISTRY ABROAD HERE
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1400023/episodes/8444170#
Studying and practicing DENTISTRY ABROAD PART 2
In this episode Dr. NIdhi Kotak speaks about practicing in Dubai.
The process of DHA and DHCC exams.
How to prepare for Dubai Health Authority exams including books to refer to.
Can we give DHA / DHCC exams after BDS ?
What after BDS ?
Her experience of practicing at Masai Mara in Kenya.
Her Wildlife encounters and much more
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Special Thanks to Dr .Lohan Moradia for helping me with this podcast episode. Dr. Lohan will also be resourceful for anyone willing to pursue further education abroad in the US. He just cleared his MPH and is preparing for further dental education and work opportunities in the US. You can connect with Dr. Lohan Here
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Hi,
I would want to know about how to get admission for US colleges or any other countries. Studies and everything
Dr. NIdhi HAs explained about that in this episode
1 more episode to follow
Hlo dr , May I know the book or any study material to be referred to get moh license?