Matthew, a D2 at A.T. Still Missouri, gives a no-fluff look at what dental school actually feels like—and how ATSU turns small-town life into big-time reps.

You’ll get:

Kirksville reality: what small-town living is like day to day and how it impacts focus and community

“Dentistry in the community”: going into local schools to do real dentistry—how it works and what students actually do

Academic rigor decoded: a day in the sim lab, how hard it hits, and how to keep up

Lessons from years 1–2: the stuff he wishes he knew before starting

What’s next: gearing up for clinical experience in St. Louis

Culture check: why “the whole school is inclusive—anybody is welcome”

If you’re eyeing A.T. Still—or you want a realistic D1/D2 blueprint—this episode compresses your learning curve. Listen, take notes, and steal what works.