Dental Hygienist Personal Statement

After more than five years of the completion the economic bachelor degree and uncompleted Master degree, now I am pursuing a totally new career, Dental Hygiene, even though I never thought about before. My life was driven around the social trends without thinking of what I really wanted. Now I have chances to pursue my aspirations; I have idea of doing something that I can help people, devolve my life to society. In my country, the science and technology is not modern enough to provide residents the best knowledge about the importance of oral hygiene. Those students like me can appropriate the most modern technologies to help our people. It is so amazing that Dental Hygienists can provide valuable services whereas building the trustworthy connections with patients. As a result, I chose dental hygiene as the foundation for my health profession since.

I can remember being in the sixth grade assuring everyone that one day I would be in the dentistry. Dental assisting is an art. While clients may see dental work as merely a cosmetic procedure, I see it as a craft. It takes precision and artistic ability to sculpt and shape teeth to match a person’s mouth, including size and color. William Arthur Ward states “a warm smile is the universal language of kindness”, and I would have to agree. The first thing I notice on a person is their smile, and a genuine smile can brighten up anyone’s day. A smile is a sign of joy and happiness. I want to be a part of spreading that happiness. A smile is a connection that spreads throughout the world regardless of where you come from. If I can make one person feel better, healthier, or more confident about his or her self then I have positively impacted the

I am writing to express interest in working with Sunrise Dental as a dental hygienist. I believe my skills, hard work ethics, and passion for preventive oral care will make me an asset to your team.

“ Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond.” Being a dental hygienist and helping others and their hygiene is very important. Showing compassion in your patients and working hard is all that counts. I have always valued the dentist and how they keep my smile great and my teeth very clean. Helping others in the future and making them feel better about themselves is why I have chosen this career. This career offers many great things and I could not of chosen a better career.

Throughout my life people have commented that I should be in a profession that worked with people. Upon completing high school, I was not certain exactly what I wanted to do. I was interested in working with people but I determined that my dislike for blood and other unpleasant things dissuaded me from those type of careers. I chose Engineering as I though my interest in math and science would be a good fit. I found that what I enjoyed most were the projects, labs and working as a team. It was missing the direct involvement of helping people. I had often thought of dental hygiene as I enjoyed my visits to the dentist office and we have family friends that are both dentists and dental hygienists. I started to research what other options

My passion is to care for the health of a smile. Although my ideas towards Dental Hygiene have changed in the last two years, I still adore the profession I have chosen. Though I love hygiene, I was unaware how physically demanding it was upon the whole body. I have significantly more respect for experienced hygienists, as it is a skill that truly improves with time. The areas I’m more interested in specializing in would be pediatrics and periodontics. I enjoy interacting with children, but also feel that maybe it wouldn’t challenge the application of my clinical skills enough. However I would not mind working part time in a pediatric office. Whereas with periodontics, I love the challenge, the biochemical interaction and physiological response of the human body involved in treatment, with each

I knew I was passionate about helping and influencing people; however, I was still finding my interest. Yet, my experience has allowed me to direct my interest towards a career in dental hygiene.

After INRW I plan to finish college and become a Dental Hygienist. I’ve wanted to become a Dental Hygienist since I was in the 7th grade. When people think of a Dental Hygienist they think about cleaning teeth but, that’s not all they do. I can remember in school my friends saying “I hate going to the Dentist.” I always loved going to the dentist and getting my teeth cleaned, therefore I chose this career. As a Dental Hygienist, I will be able to teach people the importance of clean teeth. Dental Hygienist not only have a job with great salary, but their job also help people.

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

It would be early on Saturday morning in which I roll out of bed to prepare for my internship at Dr. Henkel’s place, Horsham Dental Elements. Dr. Henkel acquired the dental center in 1990 after moving the suburbs in Horsham. Many patients would come to this dental clinic, sitting in the waiting lounge as they wait for their name to be announced. Each patient would be directed to the assigned room from the dental specialist (Dr. Henkel Interview).

Since I was very little I knew I wanted to specialize in a field of medicine just like my dad. However, I wasn’t sure what branch of medicine to pursue. Throughout my teenage years I felt very uncomfortable with the small gaps between my teeth and I refused to smile. I had always wanted to have my teeth fixed, but my parents declined this idea because the treatment was very expensive. This is where my passion for becoming an orthodontist started. I wanted to be able to make people smile. I told my dad I wanted to become an orthodontist and he was very supportive and told me that dental medicine is a beautiful and interesting branch of medicine. That same day, I spoke to both my step-sister and my cousin who are both dentists. They told me they loved their job, further extending my interest in dental medicine. Ever since,

“You love teeth and oral hygiene, go be a dentist!” was my husband’s candid yet, inspiring remark to me. Since hearing those words, I have been excited and motivated to make strides towards becoming a dentist. Throughout this journey I have experienced immense personal growth and I am excited to see what my future holds. The Medical Education Development Program at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill will not only make me a competitive dental school applicant, but give me the tools and skills needed to complete dental school.

My past dental experiences have caused me to be certain of one thing: the path to my dental aspirations stretch far and this journey must continue. From becoming acquainted with my first dental instrument and exercising four-handed dentistry as a dental assistant, to promoting good oral health and preventing oral diseases as a pediatric registered dental hygienist, along the way I have conquered many challenges which have helped to shape the dental health professional that I am. One must always strive to continue to learn, practice and explore. In dentistry there is so much to be desired and it is in dental school that I will find the upcoming challenge I have been yearning for.

It gives me immense joy and satisfaction as I reflect back and write about my adventure, where working hard, learning from my mistakes and staying focused has made me the person I am today. I can recollect a series of interactions and a personal bond I made with my dentist throughout my orthodontic treatment, which left a lasting impression about the profession in my mind. I noticed a common theme in my experience with healthcare professionals, their dedication to their work, great interpersonal skills and a sense of humility which inspired me to choose this profession. After studying hard and getting high scores in high school to secure an admission to dental school, it was like a dream come true.

As a second time applicant, I have gained experience working in both general dentistry and in specialty dental practices. Working part-time alongside a general dentist gave me the opportunity to do dental charting, prepare instruments, and provide instructions and advice on brushing and flossing techniques to patients. I have since developed a habit of taking detailed notes and drawings of the surgery in my own journal to reinforce my learning. At the office, I noticed that a lot of patients walk into the office with pain that even interrupts their daily lives. In many of the cases, the handiwork of a dentist provided the patients immediate help by relieving them from pain. My observations and experiences working in a dental office have taught me these rewarding moments, which have solidified my goal to become a dentist.