Dental school residency timeline- pre dental student with questions

Hey everyone. Can someone give me an explanation or timeline on how you decide and get into a specialization? I mean do you just randomly decide you wanna do it then apply? What is a "residency" ? Is it like med school where ur just working and getting a little pay? Or do u have to pay like it's more school? What are rotations? Also what does it mean to be "matched" I'm so confused. And will a pass/no pass system be a disadvantage In getting into one? This may sound dumb but i just want to... Dental school residency timeline- pre dental student with questions
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