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From Biology Major to Dental School: My Non-Linear Path

Daniel OkaforAlumni
Published March 14, 2026

# The Unexpected Journey

I started university as a biology major with plans for med school.

The Gap Year

After third year, I took a gap year to volunteer abroad.

The Turning Point

A dental clinic in rural Guatemala showed me the transformative power of oral healthcare.

Making the Switch

I came back, joined ADS, and started shadowing dentists.

Where I Am Now

I'm now in my first year at Western Dentistry.