Hi! Im a D1 and I have a lot to say!
So do keep in mind that every school and its vices and when i was applying the negative comments got to me and i second guessed going here. That being said, i have friends in other programs and compared to them, clinically we are so much ahead! we are thrown into clinic and sim clinic very early into the 1st semester. In sim, we are timed and we get a lot less time than my friends at other programs, which is great cause we're challenged to work effieciently in a certin amount of time and we have to meet certain requirements to pass the sim portion. As far as didactics, it is 'easier' in the sense that you focus on one class at a time and thats great cause you get to microfocus on a subject and you feel like your learning a lot and it sticks which i feel like if youre taking 6-10 classes per semester that may be difficult to achieve (not impossible but wouldnt it be better to take the easy route and microfocus on one class at a time and not be mind-boggling stressed out all the time?!). Another pro that is very undermined is the community at the school. the environment isnt competitive in a ginner style but very motivational. Students and faculty are super helpful and really want you to learn!!
as for cons, the didactic is my biggest complaint because sometimes i dont feel challenged enough and some of the profs ive had so far make us do assignments that make me feel like im in preschool lol. but we have a great (like seriously great) passing rate for the boards so whatever theyre doing must be working. but keep in mind that handskills are super important in this career and roseman is on top of that!! I also know that roseman doesnt teach implants and we dont get to work on a lot of endo cases (we get a few cases but usually theyre referred out) and plus our patient pool is mostly for lower income so we dont get the higher end cases since they lean towards the cheaper options.
As a D1 these are my opinions and the more im here, the more im loving the program! im sure the upperclassman have their share of complaints since they have to work on patients.
On a last note, dental school really is what you make of it. If you want to become a good dentist, there is no certain school you HAVE to go to. You get what you put in. You work hard, put in the time and efforts and really show your interest and passion for the career and you will get what you want out of it.
Please feel free to ask me anything!!