Vinmar Solutions, Inc.
TA at UCLA for Vinmar Solutions Pre-Dental Courses

Vicky Park's Testimonial

When I first took the beginners tooth waxing class, I felt a bit lost and was afraid of making any mistakes as it was a completely new form of learning. However, by knowing I was able to follow such detailed directions successfully gave me the confidence to pass my learning to others. Through these classes I have also learned that I prefer building crowns over dentures maybe because I am still a novice and color coordination served as my training wheels.

I am a strong visual learner and using different colored wax through different steps of the process solidified the techniques in my memory. Using my strength I knew I was able to guide others to follow the colors and their corresponding shapes.

Working with dentures however was a bit more challenging. Using only one color of wax and angles becoming crucial in perfecting the product required a lot more precision. Attention to angles, arches, and apertures all at the same time was required making first timers like us a stressful challenge. Nevertheless, with practice I know that this too can become second nature in the future. And TA-ing gave me my first opportunity to practice and perfect my skills before entering dental school. (Word Count: 204)

Qaneta Syed’s Testimonial

As a Teacher’s Assistant who has completed all the courses offered by Vinmar Solutions I have a very high and in-depth opinion of these courses. There are no other pre-dental courses in the United States that offer this much exposure to dentistry. The reason for that is courses take a lot of time to develop, there are real, high-grade tools and materials involved, class size is small, and the courses are sponsored by the UCLA Continuing Education Dept. Additionally the courses are taught by Mr. Mark Hunt, who has previously taught at UCLA for 35 years. I witnessed serious students from all over Southern California and the U.S. travel to attend these courses. Having attended 2 junior colleges and a state school, all 3 academic advisors ordered me to attend the courses. If you are a serious applicant to a dental school and you have not attended any of these courses your application is lacking. The courses will expose you to techniques that you have not experienced before and give you a true self-assessment if you possess the necessary aptitude and dexterity for a career in dentistry. 

 

TA at UCLA for Vinmar Solutions Pre-Dental Courses

1. Having the chance to learn waxing techniques more than once, in fact solidify some basic techniques to excel in the future as a dental student but most importantly as a future dentist.

2. Teaching others by sharing your own skills with fellow peers builds your own confidence in learning and mastering the art of fundamental dentistry.

3. Spending time teaching fellow peers pay attention to minute angle details helps you see the practical side of the PATs of the DATs.

4. Spending eight-hours helping peers who share the passion as you motivates you to excel and reach your goal in becoming a caring and helpful future care-giver. 

1. Having the chance to learn waxing techniques more than once, in fact solidify some basic techniques to excel in the future as a dental student but most importantly as a future dentist. 
2. Teaching others by sharing your own skills with fellow peers builds your own confidence in learning and mastering the art of fundamental dentistry. 
3. Spending time teaching fellow peers pay attention to minute angle details helps you see the practical side of the PATs of the DATs. 
4. Spending eight-hours helping peers who share the passion as you motivates you to excel and reach your goal in becoming a caring and helpful future care-giver. 

TA Requirements

1. Take all pre-dental courses and pass at least 2 courses to be able to help first timer students see what is expected to successfully build their teeth.

2. Write a 250 word (1 page double-spaced) personal statement explaining your strengths and weaknesses when taking the courses.