I Choose Dentistry as My Career

I choose Dental Hygienist as a career for a variety of reasons such as education, interest, salary, schedule, and social interaction. Caring for others and their personals needs is something I am good at. I enjoy interacting with people of different ages and backgrounds, and with this career I am given the opportunity to do this every day. I have always been interested in teeth, and how oral care impacts the overall health, self-esteem, and confidence. A few years ago I got braces on my top and bottom teeth. Throughout the four years I was having my teeth treated I became even more fascinated with teeth. I met Cecile Nguyen who was the Dental Hygienist at the dental office I was going to at the time, she was always so kind, educative and very

When it came to choosing a prospective career path, I was sure that I wanted to pursue dental therapy. I have always wanted to be in a profession which is involved with scientific applications but also coincides with patient care and truly improves people’s quality of life. I believe that dental therapy is an ever growing sector, with constant advancements in treatment and patient care which provides endless opportunities for further studying and specialisation, whilst providing a stable interesting career. The decision of taking a course in dental therapy was reinforced when I had the opportunity to shadow a dental hygienist in a dental studio, he gave me an honest insight as to what I would be taking part in.

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.

Towards the end of my high school year, an incident happened that costed two of my front teeth. There I was, sitting in the dental office feeling despair and helpless. But all the horrible feelings vanished after I saw the dental hygienist. The dental hygienist told me he had lost his teeth during his high school times also, and there is nothing to worry about. To make the situation better, he even showed me a picture of him smiling without his teeth. There are numerous ways to show and provide your care for other people, and that is the moment when I decided to choose dental hygienist as a major. Moving on to the year of 2015, my brother was hospitalized for his nearly-ruptured appendix. During that time, me and my parents were not able to stay in the hospital at all time due to our family business. Thanks to the nurses, they

Another aspect that directed me into the dental career is my sister, Dr. Vi Pham. Initially, I was having trouble keeping the dental dream alive because of my falling grades in my first year of post-secondary (as it was quite a culture shock from high school). However, my sister (who was in dentistry school at the time) reminded me how it will be all worth it in the end when I finally got into dental school. She proved this point by showing my around her dental school – University of Alberta. What was included in my personal tour was the new simulation labs and the new patient centres that my sister worked in everyday. Also,

As a college student, it is important to research different professions in order to determine what career path to ultimately follow. Certainly, there are many types of jobs to take account of, and as a person with plenty of passions, finding a major has proved to be quite difficult. Nevertheless, the time has come to decide a career pathway and currently I am pursuing to become a registered dental hygienist. This career path is far from my art passions, but the search for a good occupation, and a feel-good job has brought me to the dental hygiene career path. In order to research this occupation even further, I will interview a dental hygienist and find out if this is the right career path for me.

I even knew that a person could become a doctor of tooth care or someone who helps such a doctor like my aunt. But I wasn’t that special and was like everyone else as a child who wanted to become many things when they “grew up” like an inventor or an underwater scientist. It only makes sense then that I grew serious about my career choice during the last year of middle school because those years were full of big decisions. My fascination of teeth made me turn my desires to the health field, specifically to dental care because it combined my need to help others with the love of

Many invaluable experiences helped me decide my path to dentistry, starting from my swim competition, to voluntary activity, and to a dental assistant. I became captivated by healthcare professional careers ever since I realized that it involve creativity, technical and scientific expertise and helping others. I was pursuing a career that will make me feel satisfied, challenged and rewarded, then I concluded, the dentistry was a great fit. From my first swimming competition, I gained an inexplicable satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. I was swimming like it was a matter of life and death until my hands hit the wall.

My whole life, it has been apparent to those around me that I would be a dentist. I am highly inquisitive, passionate, compassionate, experienced, and I love teeth. I remember getting so excited to have my teeth cleaned as a child because my trips to the dentist were so much fun! At a young age, my mother instilled the importance of oral hygiene care. To this day, I wonder if it was the dentist, dental hygienist, or just the dental office ambiance that had me engaged as a young child. Almost immediately after graduating high school, I went to school to become a registered dental assistant and at that point, I figured out that I possess good manual dexterity, which is a fundamental skill to be efficient in the dental field. At the same time, I unlocked the key to my calling, passion. Six years later, I realized I had the potential to

I appreciated the opportunity to volunteer at my local dentist office and was fond of helping the hygienist prepare her tools, suctioning patients’ mouths, helping with periodontal charting, and sterilizing tools along with the equipment after each patient. I also took joy in communicating with the patients about my schooling and how I hope to become a dental hygienist. Many of the patients were generous and wished me luck in my future. The dentist of the clinic, Paul A. Sensor, enjoyed having me and said to update him about my future endeavors. After job shadowing Stephanie Korth and learning more about being a dental hygienist, it changed the way I viewed going to the dentist. She was a great example for me and she ensured me that this was the job for me. When I came to the Iowa Central Dental Hygiene Clinic, I found myself asking the student hygienist questions about the process of the examination that I wouldn’t have known about before. I see this profession in my future knowing I want to impact people’s health in a positive way. I also want a job that is going to challenge me to reach my full

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

In 2005 I have permanently immigrated to the USA and settle down in Stamford, Connecticut. All these years I worked as a dental assistant and gained tremendous experience. I had the opportunity to work for several very successful dental practices where I was trained all kinds of sophisticated dental procedures. Some of my knowledge as a dental assistant include assisting dentist in all phases of dental treatments,

As a teenager, I read Doctors by Erich Segal and instantly, my love for medical sciences was born. Though, I was certain that I wanted to pursue a career in health sciences, dentistry was not always what I had in mind for a career. But it was my father’s dream and I decided to live it. In 2009, at the beginning of my first term in

The idea of being a dentist never left the forefront of my mind. I loved the thought of dentistry because of the opportunity it presents to teach, comfort, and care for others. I want to practice and live in rural Minnesota, an area currently underserved, getting to know my patients on a personal level. I believe partnering or someday owning my own practice would enable me to create a place healthy and fun for kids to visit and a pleasant experience for the adults as well. I know not everyone enjoys his or her visit to the dentist. However, my social maturity will be a great asset as I pay forward the respectful comforting environment my dentist offered me. I want to pay forward and echo the great chairside manner which impacted my

My life has truly been transformed by Dentistry; it has boosted my confidence and aligned me with the career path of my dreams. Early on in life, every aspect of Dentistry captured my heart. Learning to cope with my embarrassing smile inspired me to want to help others by giving them what they always dreamed of. Knowing I have the power to make someone's dreams come to life is the reason I wake up each morning with a drive and desire to achieve my goals. While striving with a strong focus, packaged with confidence and sincerity, I will pursue my passion through demanding training. I not only plan to be a hardworking, determined and ambitious student, but with my skills as an orthodontist, it will further my ability to be an active member in