Dental Assistant Personal Statement

I possess a motivation that can never fade. I know that anything I put my mind to I can conquer. I have developed a self confidence that can never be broken. And, I undertsand the importance of hardwork. I will utilize these strengths to not only complete the requirements to be the best Dental Assistant but exceed the expectations. I wanted a profession where I can improve the lives of others through their health. Not only will I be given that oppurtunity , I will give people a reason to

A career in healthcare has always been an interest of mine. Making a difference is someone?s health was a special aspect of my career choice. Dental Hygiene has been top of the list since I was a younger child. I was one of those children who loved going to the dentist. I was always intrigued by what was going on in the dentist office, whether it be the dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant. Becoming a young adult and noticing the appearance of others, the smile was and still is the first thing I notice on another individual. Everyone does not have the beautiful smile that society expects; so being the one to improve that and make a difference I feel is an awesome career choice.

Hard work and empathy were instilled in me at a young age and ultimately have guided my life decisions. I always knew I wanted a career doing something that involved helping people and left me feeling that I made a difference in their lives. I finished my undergraduate degree in Nutrition, but in the end lacked passion for the profession. Following a personal experience with an Occupational Therapist, I was able to see the positive outcome she had on my grandfathers recovery which lead me to pursue my career in occupational therapy.

If I were to be climbing a mountain, I would say that I feel like I’m still at the very bottom of it. I have SO MUCH to learn, but I understand it takes time and experience to feel like I really know what I’m doing. I can’t wait to get to the point where I feel so comfortable instrumenting in someone’s mouth that I could do it without thinking. However, I believe that with time it will all come together. I have to say, I feel really proud of myself for being where I am at right now. If someone had told me 10 or 20 years ago that one day I would be a year away from becoming a dental hygienist, I would have not believed them. I can remember looking into dentistry back when I was in high school, when I lived in Mexico, of even touring the school, but not pursuing the career because I was afraid of failure. I decided to follow my sister’s steps and going to the university to study something completely different. However, I was never satisfied. It took years for me to decide to go back to school, I always had an excuse why not to, including among other things my age, but like the saying says, “it’s never too late.” I’m thankful to my husband who encouraged me to take the first step and look into programs that I would like. It was then that I remembered the curiosity I had had in dentistry. When I came across the dental hygiene

I have completed a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy degree (adult scope) at the CQ University in Rockhampton last year. I am currently working at the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service in Gympie Hospital. However, I moved recently with my family to our newly built house in Woombye. I realised that everyday commuting to Gympie is a heavy burden for me. Moreover, as a mother and wife, I would like to find a better balance between family life and work. Therefore, I am looking for a part-time job opportunity in my vicinity.

I am Demetria Alexis Crawford, born January 2nd 1999, right here in Phoenix, Arizona. I am currently a senior at Mountain Pointe High School and on track to graduate. During my four years in high school and even before high school I always knew I wanted to work in the dental field. I have finally decided that I will become an Orthodontist but I will start at Phoenix College first to get an associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene. The reason I’ve decided to become a dental hygienist first is because, I would like to have the experience with teeth before I further my career in the dental world and also so that I can save up enough to be able to be financially stable for the university level. So far, I have committed my time to a local program by

A clear way of offering support to a patient is by showing that you have an excellent character and are well educated. Patients are best comforted by Dental Assistants who are good hearted and genuinely caring. Being attentive with patients includes offering them assistance to sit in the chair if necessary and keeping the patients mouth dry so that the dentist can carry out their work.

I was NOT going into dentistry. After high school, I moved to Pittsburgh to study music education. I dreamt of becoming a middle school orchestra teacher, having had a wonderful student-teaching experience during my senior year of high school. While away at school, it became clear to me that a career in music was not for me, and that I would enjoy it much more as a hobby. As I contemplated my next move, my grandfather fell ill, and I came home to help transport him to and from doctor visits, chemotherapy appointments, and the like. While I was glad to be available for my family, leaving school before graduating was difficult for me. I was a self-described nerd/music geek in high school, and not completing my degree was simply not in the plan I had for my life. After dealing with some depression and anxiety following this shift in my circumstances, I began teaching private music lessons while looking for a full-time job. Life is a funny thing. That job I was looking for did come along, and so began my career in dentistry as the Office Coordinator for a small general

The five years of my undergraduate school taught me the toughest and most important lessons of my life. I did stumble through hoops but I bounced back with significantly better performance. Right from my pre-clinical training, I set a high standard for myself to practice hard and make sure my work was at par with an experienced dentist, one that I would love if I were the patient. I would often help a peer understand topics in a way they could comprehend and find it interesting, which developed my interest in teaching. After graduation, I commenced working as a Public Health Dentistry Lecturer at my alma mater due to versatility in work. I was known as ‘activist’ there, because I initiated a learning environment that stimulated thinking and motivated my

When I first began exploring options for a career, my first thought was to look at the things that I enjoyed. I realized that if I could get a job doing something that interested me and I loved doing that I would enjoy going to work. If I could enjoy what I did for a living, I would enjoy more of life. I soon realized that one of my favorite places was the dentist! I have always been told that I was weird for loving the dentist so much, but I didn’t care that people thought that and came to find out that there are many jobs that I could pursue in the dental field. This revelation all came around the time that we were doing career research projects in school. I soon realized that being a dental hygienist was something I would love to do and hopefully be great at. I decided that dental hygiene would be the career I pursued for a few reasons such as my already found interest in dental occupations, the flexibility of the job, and the amount of opportunities that it opened for my future.

‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ This is a question that, as children, we heard again

Starting my college career in the fall of 2013 I knew I wanted to make a career out of helping people. My compassionate nature and love for people empowered me to find my calling. From education to business to social work I explored a wide variety of options; however, I never felt entirely content in the fields I was studying. In the summer of 2015, I had my first child, and my world changed forever. I wanted to enhance my life as well as my child and spouse's lives, so I knew I needed to choose a secure career, and I desired to achieve that in a timely manner. Because of my love of science I started exploring two year programs in the field of health care science. Dentistry stood out to me among the wide array of programs because it allowed

I went on to Wayne State University and majored in Biology, and proudly graduated with a 3.77 grade point average. The feeling of achievement on graduation day made the early mornings, long days, and sleepless study nights worth it. On graduation day, my family and I were ecstatic as a result of my academic achievements, but they all saw the hunger in my eye for more—much more. Since that point, I have taken the DAT and achieved a score of 21. Right now, I am happy to say that I am physically, mentally, and spiritually the healthiest I have ever been. As a result, I am prepared to not only succeed in dental school, but I am also prepared to set new precedents and develop the art of dentistry within the vast capacity I believe I

What makes a great dentist? It’s not just the marriage of science, technology and art, but also a love for people. It’s not just being a phenomenal technician, but the ability to foster trust and communica-tion with your patients as well as grow loyalty and passion from your team through leadership and dedica-tion. I believe that I possess many of the gifts it takes to become a trusted member of the medical com-munity and am eager to learn the skills that will allow me to serve my patients well.

An ambitious, energetic and dedicated student I have been diligent about my goals, education as well as the co-curricular arena. At the Holy Family High School I learnt that morals and success go hand in hand. Desirous of becoming a dentist I