Dentistry Personal Statement

I began my first observation April 22, 2016 at Valley Smiles Dental Care at 8 am. As soon as I entered into the practice, client began to come in steadily. The first client I had the privilege of witnessing was a young man who was a victim of drug use. His use of drugs practically destroyed three of his back teeth. Therefore, the doctor planned to do a root canal and then create a crown. The

Dentistry is defined as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. When considering the field of dentistry as a career, one must study the history, the different types, and the required education and qualifications.

           When I go to the dentist office, I see how the dental assistants prepare the patients for treatment and exposing dental radiographs. Also during the procedure, I can see the assistant passingintruments to the doctor, even holding suction device. It seems so simple yet so interesting and fun !Everytime i go to the dentist, it always feels like a great environment to work at. My intrest grew biggerwhen I  started conversating with the dental assistants each time I would go for my check ups. Even on commercials I would always see the dental program and I automatically get interested in it. Most

After high school, I have attended Concorde Career College and received my dental assistant degree. As one of dental assistant, we assist the dental operators such as dentists or dental hygienists in providing more efficient dental treatment. We preparing the patient for treatment, sterilizing instruments, passing instruments during procedure, holding suction devices, exposing dental radiographs, and taking impressions (“Dental Assistant”).

Dentistry appeals to me as it combines a high level of patient interaction with the chance to use practical skills and scientific understanding in order to improve people's oral health being not only mentally stimulating but also practically challenging. As a dentist I will be able to make a positive contribution to my local community, and as a genuine caring person with the determination to thrive in my studies.

Dentistry is the field of medicine that involves the teeth, gums, cheeks, and jaw bones. With personal care and routine visits to the dentist, one can prevent numerous diseases, decay and pain. However, there are some cases where one must meet with a specialist within a certain field of dentistry. Some of these fields include: oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and pediatric dentists. By comparing and contrasting an orthodontist and oral surgeon’s education requirements, and job duties, one can determine which field of dentistry suits him or her best.

1. Please describe your experiences in dentistry. My experiences in dentistry started at a young age when my grandmother would tell me stories about my grandpa as a dentist in the U.S. Air Force and then furthering his love of teaching by starting the Dental Hygiene Program at Fayetteville Technical College. His experiences in the field sparked my interest in a dental career. I also enjoyed going to the dentist’s office for checkups because I got to see my fun-loving and caring hygienist; she always made my day.

Charles N. Bertolami by Inside Dentistry (June, 2013), a worldwide leader in educational model or curriculum, nowadays dental schools attempts to reach a balance between emotional intelligence, scientific judgment, and technical excellence in dentistry. He stated, “that the objective is not to convert every dentist into a scientist. Rather, the purpose is to make every dentist a man or woman of science”. Thus, the research-educational model proposed by Dr. Bertolami promotes that dental students will acquire through their education the intellectual and critical curiosity to select their own criteria, allowing them to assimilate new developments and transfer that knowledge to clinical practice.

What attracted me to pursue a career in dentistry were the wide variety of procedures

As an undergraduate, my passion for science and the thrill of discovery directed me toward research, with my thesis focused on the physical properties of dental composites. However, my desire for working with others was something that research alone could not provide, leading me to consider dentistry more seriously. After graduation, I continued working with underserved patients in the dental clinic and shadowed in two other free health clinics in the area. After

A career in Dental Health Care will allow me to use my hands for service and literally bring smiles to people’s faces. My initial exposure to the dental profession as a potential career path was during my work experience at Wimborne Dental Practice. Here I learnt the real degree to which dentistry is a vocation, improving the quality of people's lives as well as being a 'hands-on ' profession, making it the career for me. I have always enjoyed helping and caring for others; for the last six months I have been volunteering at a care home where I help to plan and organise activities for the residents. This opportunity has helped me to recognise the great gratification that comes from working in a caring profession.

The student doctor and patient seemed very friendly towards each other, and the patient seemed very interested and invested in the procedure that was being conducted. While doing the initial examination of the patient’s teeth, the student doctor went over several oral health tips, such as proper brushing and flossing techniques. She also provided information regarding the shifting of the patient’s teeth and why the bridge and implant are important. Without the bridge and implant, the teeth would begin to shift mesially, and the maxillary teeth will start to shift down. This would lead to occlusion being incorrect, which will cause even further problems that will most likely be more severe and harder to fix. While taking the impression, the student doctor was also explaining the mechanisms of the impression and what is important about them. For example, the first attempt at obtaining an impression failed, as the buccal vestibule failed to be impressed. In order to fix this, a larger tray was used instead of the standard size. This made it easier to impress the buccal vestibule, so that a completed impression could be

My commitment to dentistry was inspired by Dr. Peter’s commitment to uphold the profession, his genuine enthusiasm, and his kind personality that makes every visit to the dentist a positive one. Having spent countless hours with Dr. Peter, I noticed quickly his abilities went beyond just his extremely steady hands and included managing multiple patients, his staff, and his practice. The passion Dr. Peter has for dentistry has certainly rubbed off on

While volunteering at dental clinics, I have noticed the commonality of health disparities associated with those individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Often, those of lower socioeconomic status tend to put off seeking preventive dental services that often lead to chronic illnesses that are more difficult to treat. I find it heartbreaking to know people’s oral and overall health suffers because of their socioeconomic state. With the large number of dentists projected to retire in the upcoming years, there will be an increased shortage of dentists who are committed to providing oral

Dentistry took a rather unique turn in Malaya from the early day’s service of “roadside tooth pullers” to the establishment of a practice in Penang by Mr. James Logan (first registered dentist) in 1899. In spite of Logan’s presence, dentistry as a whole was not regarded as a profession but a trade. It remained a non-reality until the first legislation was introduced in the country in 1924.