
Get into dental school.
Been there, done that.
Dr. Yang is a Harvard-trained dentist with a passion for mentoring pre-dental students and 10 years of admissions counseling experience.
I’ve weathered the dental school (and residency) application process, sat on both sides of the interview table, and authored a book on strategies for the whole process.
Let me help you!
Dr. Helen Yang Meyer

Dr. Helen obtained her DMD degree from Harvard in 2016 and practices dentistry in Colorado. She has served one term on dental school admissions committee and has coached dozens of pre-dental students over the years.
“Last year one of the schools told me that my interview went well but it didn’t stand out. This time when I got invited to NYU, I contacted Dr Yang through one of my friends and it was the best thing I did…everything she told me and thought me during our sessions helped me during my interview day. I couldn’t have done it without her help and can’t recommend her more!”
Applied in 2022, Attending NYU College of Dentistry
What I do
I help people fulfill their professional aspirations of becoming a dentist.
Dental school admissions is a very competitive process, with over 20,000 people applying for limited spots every year. Some programs receive over 25 applications for each available spot. Schools typically interview 3-5 applicants per spot.
I provide individualized advising and strategies to help you prepare and stand out in your application, from long-term strategic planning, application strategizing, personal essay brainstorming and editing, and interview preparation.
Think of me as your personal coach who is invested to see you succeed in your goals.
“Dr. Yang’s edits and advice elevated my application to a new level…[She] single-handedly transformed my entire dental school application. As an incoming D1 student, I am super grateful to her for taking the time to help me.”
Applied in 2018, Attending UPenn Dental

Who you are
You’re a motivated pre-dental. Whether you’re a traditional or nontraditional applicant, an international dentist applying for Advanced Standing or a re-applicant, I can help.
Many of my advisees have encountered college pre-health advisors who were too busy to provide them with the attention and resources they need. Other of our advisees hail from other countries such as Canada, China, and India. Still others are years out of college with established careers and are looking to make the switch to dentistry. Each category of applicants require individualized strategy to maximize admissions chances.
Get started
If you’re interested, shoot me an email at ddsadvising@gmail.com. I want to hear from you, what your needs are, and how I can be of help.
Testimonials
Through our Zoom practice sessions, Dr. Yang helped me identify my weaknesses and prepared me to answer curveball questions since some interviewers will ask unpredictable questions. Dr. Yang pushes you to think critically and outside of the box, and it also helps me a lot with telling memorable stories and being cohesive at the same time. At the end of our mock interviews, she gave detailed feedback. Knowing what I needed to fix helped me build more confidence during the interviews. Dr. Yang is friendly and willing to do anything to help you succeed. For predentals looking for interview prep, I would 100% recommend Dr. Yang.
~Applied in 2024 cycle, attending Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
“This was my second time applying to dental school, and last year one of the schools told me that my interview went well but it didn’t stand out. This time when I got invited to NYU, I contacted Dr. Yang through one of my friends and it was the best thing I did. I got a couple of interviews before NYU which i got waitlisted for but after my mock interviews with Dr. Yang I was much more comfortable going for my NYU interview. everything she told me and thought me during our sessions helped me during my interview day. I didn’t get nervous and wasn’t thrown off by the different questions I was asked since we went over so many different questions and how to answer them with Dr. Yang. I even called her after my interview to tell her how it went and get her opinion. I got into NYU the first round. I couldn’t have done it without her help and can’t recommend her more!”
~Applied in 2022 cycle, attending NYU College of Dentistry
“In college, I had a 3.3 GPA and an even lower science GPA. I applied two years ago with no luck and ended up working on a masters degree. I worked with Dr. Yang throughout the past year to make sure I was on track to improve my application this time around. She gave me really helpful advice, guided me on where to apply, and put me in touch with alums of other schools. She is kind, empathetic, and easy to talk to. She helped me feel calm even though it looked like things weren’t going so well.”
~Applied in 2022 cycle, attending Boston University School of Dental Medicine
“Through our Zoom practice sessions, Dr. Yang helped me gain confidence for my interviews. She is not afraid to tell you exactly how you can do better. I’m so grateful for her help in getting into my dream school!”
~Applied in 2021 cycle, attending University of California, Los Angeles
“Thank you so much for writing your book on dental school admissions (Your Essential Guide to Dental School Admissions: 30 Successful Application Essays and Collective Wisdom from Young Dentists). Today, I was just offered seats for the Class of 2024 at both HSDM and CDM. Your book was immensely helpful, and I do not believe I would have as much success as I did in the application cycle had I not picked up your book. Thank you!!”
-Applied in 2019, attending Harvard School of Dental Medicine
“Dr. Yang’s edits and advice elevated my application to a new level. Not only did she guide the brainstorming process for my personal statement, but she also emphasized and polished key ideas to more effectively convey those ideas. It’s one thing to have a memorable anecdote, but a totally different thing to script it in such a way so that it’s as inspiring to readers as it was to you. I was so surprised to see how an ordinary story could communicate so much enthusiasm and leadership qualities. Dr. Yang single-handedly transformed my entire dental school application. As an incoming D1 student, I am super grateful to her for taking the time to help me.”
~Applied in 2018 cycle, attending University of Pennsylvania
“Thank you so much again for taking time out of your busy schedule to provide such detailed feedback on my personal statement. I just want to say how pleased I am with my essay now 😀 thank you!!!!!!”
~Applied in 2018 cycle, attending Midwestern, IL
“I truly appreciate [Dr. Yang’s] guidance over the past two years. She has been helpful in answering my many questions about picking extracurriculars and coursework and was patient and empathetic throughout. I especially appreciate our video session to prepare for interviews because that was what made me the most nervous especially MMIs (multiple mini interview). We reviewed responses to over a bunch of questions and came up with a smart, organized approach to answer them. I felt so much more comfortable during the real thing.”
~Applied in 2018 cycle, attending University of California, Los Angeles
“Thank you very much. I will definitely tell other predental students about your proofreading service. Writing was never my strong point and you were extremely helpful and patient.”
-Applied in 2018 cycle, attending University of Illinois at Chicago
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About Us
Destination: Dental School Advising (DDS Advising) is a project of Dr. Helen Yang Meyer. She is committed to helping candidates navigate dental school admissions and put their best foot forward.
Get In Touch
- ddsadvising@gmail.com
Buy Our Guidebook
Your Essential Guide to Dental School Admissions, Available on Amazon