My interest in the profession of dentistry stemmed from my own experience with braces. I immediately became intrigued after tracking the progress of my own teeth and smile. After shadowing at local dental clinics, my interest in the profession soared. I learned that dentistry is a very personable profession and I have always loved interacting different people and learning about their lives. My decision to pursue dentistry was confirmed when I got my braces off and after I helped provide dental care to underprivileged villages in Honduras. After I got my braces off, my self-esteem increased tenfold. I want to give others that same feeling of self-confidence by directly improving their smiles. Additionally, volunteering in Honduras was a humbling
When I finish the dental cleanliness program at Cape Fear, I need to utilize the contacts I'm making in the dental field to discover a position with a neighborhood private practice. I am likewise open to filling in as a floater in different workplaces until I can secure a perpetual position in a practice that is a solid match for me. Since dental hygienists are among the quickest developing occupations, I feel certain that I will discover an occupation after I complete school and acquire my
To some orthodontistry is just an ordinary cosmetic change, but for me it’s both a learning experience and a life changer. Getting braces has certainly benefitted my life. My new smile created from the works of orthodontistry has allowed me to gain confidence with my smile. Before I stepped foot inside Thacker Orthodontics, I used to be self-conscious about my own smile that I would try to hide it while photos were taken. Nevertheless, when I started the process with braces, it was astonishing observing the slow but subtle changes of my teeth. Watching this process uphand enabled me to learn about the impact a smile possesses. When my braces were removed and I saw the results I couldn’t help but smile.
Growing up, I have always wanted to have a job that has made a great impact on someone's life. I have changed my career plans as I’ve gotten older, but one that has stuck with me in the back of my mind is being a dental hygienist. Which is why I’ve decided to pursue a career as a dental hygienist. I hope to first work as a dental assistant while studying to become a certified dental hygienist. This will help me work in a dentist office and get experience while learning more about the dental field.
I want to attend Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in the dental hygiene major because I want to change the way people view their own personal set teeth. My personal fascination of the bone structure started when I lost my first tooth and the only person there to calm me down was my aunt Deena who was a budding dental hygienist at the time. After she made me clean my slightly bloody mouth, I remember her sitting me down and showing me a tiny white object that was wrapped up in tissue paper. Imagine me frowning at the fallen tooth; I wasn’t quite happy with it because I felt like it had abandoned me. When I expressed this thought to my aunt, she only smiled and let me hold the tooth. At that moment, I think I became enchanted with it and vowed to gain as much knowledge as I can about the tooth and how to care for the rest that rested in my mouth.
You've made a great choice to enter the dentistry field; however, now you have to choose the best route for reaching your goal. There are plenty of options out there, but if you are like most people, you want to start your new career as soon as possible. Therefore, you have some decisions to make, such as should you opt for a two year dental assisting school or is there anything else available that would give you the same, if not better, experience in less time? A Two Year Dental Assisting School Versus Dental Office Training (DOT)
Teeth are one of the most important feature of our body. We use teeth to grind and chew food everyday. Teeth make us look fabulous when we smile on the camera, but could you imagine if people have lost there teeth, how are they going to look and how can they chew food? This was the reason I went to dental assistant school and become a register dental assistant.
I am currently studying at CFCC to get into the Dental Assisting program. Upon graduating, I would like to acquire a job at an orthodontists office. The employment for this occupation is actually expected to grow much faster than average; between 2008 and 2018, employment is expected to grow 36 percent. The job demand in the Cape Fear area seems to be fairly higher than other areas in North Carolina, and higher than some other states as well.
Serving an underserved population has always been my motivation to become a dentist. Throughout my life I have excelled in crafts and am exceptionally talented with my hands. As a result, it has continually been my dream to be in a profession where I could use my hands to change a person’s life by easing their pain or helping them smile again. Being given the opportunity to finally achieve this would be invaluable. I truly want to make a positive difference in this world. This desire has provided me the grit to overcome adversity and withstand the challenges I have faced while applying to dental school. Since helping people is something that I am extremely passionate about, I have had numerous wonderful volunteer experiences throughout the
“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. This remarkable journey has included accomplishing milestones, experiencing personal growth, and excitement of what my future holds. Furthermore, I am thrilled to seek admission into the Masters in Medical Science Program at Hampton University. Acceptance into this extraordinary program will not only prepare me to be a competitive applicant for dental school, but instill a standard of excellence that will carry over throughout dental school and into the dental profession.
Through this experience, I learned how to remain emotionally confident while performing procedures, handling different clinical situations in a timely manner, accepting feedback, and making positive changes in myself. In preparing for a dental program, I have taken certification courses like Introduction to Dental Medicine and Pre-dental Clinical Simulation Course and Caries Management by Risk Assessment. I have also had the opportunity to practice class I amalgam and composite restoration, detecting inter-proximal caries on x-rays, and tried dental high-speed instruments. Currently, I am learning intra-oral radiographic techniques. Another way I have enriched my background is by volunteering with America’s Tooth Fairy Smile Drive and visiting elementary schools around San Francisco to teach about dental risk factors and preventions. Overall, these experiences have illuminated a continued need for dental awareness and outreach throughout the
It is hardly surprising that my feet were placed on the path to serving others through Dentistry. My family has played a vital role in shaping my personality. I have learned the values of honesty, punctuality, optimism and self–confidence from my parents. They taught me that medicine is one of the noblest professions, and were instrumental in sowing the seeds of this love that I have for the field of medicine. I always had a penchant for science especially biology and studied it with great interest. I got introduced to the world of dentistry at an early age when I myself underwent orthodontic treatment. During this time, I observed that dentists can impart confidence, self-esteem and even efficacy to patients. These values, experiences and my affinity towards the sciences inspired me to pursue a career in dentistry.
Like most of my colleagues, I entered dental school unsure of specialty choice. It then motivated me to seek opportunities in various internship and externship programs to explore the many facets of dental medicine. Upon graduation from dental school, I attended the Eastman Institute for Oral Health of the University of Rochester, where my curiosity and interest in endodontics arose. Through various lectures and hands-on workshops on endodontics and microscopic dentistry, I was amazed and intrigued by the intricate and precise aspects required in the field of endodontics. I have also come to further appreciate the importance of preserving the integrity of a natural dentition.
After I graduate Montclair State University, I plan to apply to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, which is located in Newark, New Jersey. Currently, I am not sure which route of dental medicine interests me the most. For the agencies that I have selected for this course, one of them will be a dental office and the other will be an orthodontist's office. Orthodontic therapy is a specialized field within dental medicine and I haven’t yet exposed myself to either field. To accomplish this goal I plan to take the Dental Admission Test following my graduation because I don’t want to rush into another school.
The health field is very broad. There are different areas in which the health field is divided, being many of them, part of the medicine per se. An example of this, is the area of dentistry. Dentistry, in turn, is divided into various specialties, such as the endodontic specialty. In the next few paragraphs I will be explaining its responsibilities in the work area and how to become an endodontist, the average salary of an endodontist in the United States and other interesting facts about this specialty.
A career in Dentistry is my main goal in life. I want to pursue a career in Dentistry for many reasons. Being a Dentist, you get to aid people and make them feel better about themselves. I have the personal qualities to be a Dentist and know that I would be great at the job. I would look forward to going to work every day. Dentistry contains many tools and oral practices that I am not familiar with. It would be awesome to get to be familiar with the lifestyle of a Dentist. Someday, I might even be able to live their lifestyle. Focusing in school is the main priority for all jobs. Dentistry also involves a diverse (longer) college route than most. This means that the academic requirements to be a Dentist are quite time consuming, but the