Prologue: To You, Standing on the Threshold of Dental School: A Dental Scientist's Honest Coming-of-Age Story

Chapter 1: A Peek into Life at a Wise Dental School
First Year of Dentistry: A Time of Excitement, Nostalgia, and Worry
Second-Year Dentistry: First Steps in Dentistry and Preparation for the Main Program
First year of the course: Basics of Dentistry and Challenges toward Clinical Practice (feat.
Paid)
Second Year of the Department: Opening the Door to Clinical Practice
Third year of the course: Finally, the moment of encountering patients in a real clinical setting.
4th year of the program: A fierce time to plan for the future.

Chapter 2: Dental Knowledge: The More You Know, the More Interesting It Gets
Five Secrets of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region, a Special Space in Our Bodies
Why Are First Kisses Sweeter? Oral Bacteria Reveal the Secret
Will wisdom tooth extraction affect the shape of my face?
Do newborns have cavities? (feat.
What is the secret of people without cavities?)
Bad breath can make or break your first impression! How can you overcome terrible bad breath?
The Mystery of Dental Diagnosis: Why Do Cavity Diagnoses Differ from Dental Clinic to Dental Clinic?
Eating only meat prevents cavities? Xylitol and S.
The Hidden Story of Mutans
What's the best way to prevent cavities? The powerful synergy of fluoride and groove fillings!
Proper Oral Hygiene, What Tool Is Right For Me? (feat.
When should I replace my toothbrush?!)
What if food gets stuck in your teeth? Gum Disease A to Z
How effective are home shopping teeth whitening products?
Why does orthodontics take so long? Is rapid orthodontics possible?
Rapid teeth shaping, is it really possible in just one week?
Nerve treatment that kills nerves, is there no way to save the nerves? (feat.
nerve regeneration)
Is it okay to just leave the clicking sound coming from my jaw?
Could dental implants win a Nobel Prize?
Dental materials born on the battlefield. What's the background?

Chapter 3: Fascinating Stories from the Latest Dental Research
Tissue regeneration using stem cells in teeth (a shield to protect our family's health)
May the force be with you(Mechanobiology)
Does taste vary depending on the intensity of the food?
CPNE7, the magical protein that regenerates teeth (pulp)
Is co-cultivation of bacteria and cells possible?
Sleepy SLPI protein is involved in tooth movement.
Why do I get a toothache when I eat something cold?

Epilogue Inviting you to the world of dentistry
References and Reference Materials

Who knew dentistry could be this interesting!

Did you know that the teeth and oral cavity we use every day embody a complex world? "Wise Dental School Life and the World of Dentistry" is a book that awakens us to our everyday ignorance about oral health.
The author of this book is a young dental school professor with a background in dentistry, and a promising basic medical researcher with over 100 SCI papers and over 40 patents.
At the age of 30, he was the youngest recipient of the Korean Dental Association's highest academic award, the Gold Medal, and is currently the youngest member of the next generation of the Korean Academy of Dentistry.
This book, which unfolds the fascinating story of dentistry based on the author's own experience and knowledge, goes beyond a simple dental treatment guide or a shallow general education book and allows readers to view the world of dentistry through the unique perspective of a scientist.

As soon as you turn the first page of the book, the reader crosses the threshold of dental school along with the author.
Part 1 vividly depicts the realistic daily lives of dental students, from the excitement of their first year of dental school, to the crisis of failing a grade in the main course, to the nervousness of meeting patients for the first time after clinical training.
In the author's honest story, the academic challenges and human concerns of dental school intersect, making us feel as if we are experiencing another journey.
Above all, this book clearly shows that life at dental school is not simply a place to study, but a process of discovering yourself as a future dentist.
Furthermore, it presents readers with a broader world in which dentists can advance, including the challenging career path of a physician scientist, which is attracting new attention in the medical field.

Part 2 is full of interesting dental knowledge that we didn't know before.
Starting with questions like “Why are first kisses sweeter?”, it explores topics you might have wondered about at least once in your daily life, from a dental perspective, such as why dental diagnoses differ from hospital to hospital, what are easy ways to get rid of bad breath, whether wisdom teeth extraction can affect the shape of your face, and what are the secrets of people who don’t have cavities.
As you read this book, you will be captivated by the fascinating stories that you can only hear at the dentist.
Even vague fears about dental treatment will naturally disappear as you read the book.
You will realize that oral health is not a simple treatment, but a complex world driven by scientific principles.

Part 3 explores the latest dental research.
This part in particular brings about a change in perception of dentistry.
It explains cutting-edge dental technologies in an easy-to-understand manner, including the regeneration of various tissues, including teeth, using stem cells within the teeth, the fact that physical force has a significant impact on cell differentiation and function, and research on tooth regeneration proteins, without losing its scientific depth.
After reading this book, you will realize that dentistry is not just a place for simple treatment, but an exciting laboratory that studies the regeneration and restoration of the body.

The appeal of this book is that it explains professional dental knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner, as if it were everyday conversation.
Despite the author's background as a dental professor, this book is written to be entertaining and informative rather than academically complex, helping anyone easily understand the allure of dentistry.
"Smart Dental School Life and the World of Dentistry" is a must-read for everyone from those who fear the dental office to students planning to enter dental school and anyone interested in oral health.
By the time you finish the book, you'll realize just how fascinating the scientific world behind your smile is, and you'll have a new appreciation for the true meaning of dentistry.