Orthodontist: Personal Statement

As a young child, I was always drawn towards the field of health care. I remember reading about the many options that are held within it and wondering what path it would lead me on. Neonatal nursing was something that always came into my mind, but it was often pushed to the side by people and teachers who thought I should become a pediatrician instead. This became a real struggle for me, but as I grew up and began researching and exploring the health care field I came to a decision for myself. I came to the realization that everyone was wrong. I didn’t want to be a doctor at all. This sudden burst of independence from what everyone else wanted was the first step to reaching my end goal. Along with this, an accelerated education, volunteer

My alarm went off at 6:30 I clicked snooze and got off the couch and went upstairs to the bed and laid back down. Then I plugged my phone up into my charger and set my alarm for 7:25 and went back to sleep. When it went off again to wake me up and I got up and went straight to my mom to remind her that I'm going out of town for the weekend and she asked me about everything again to make sure everything was okay and reminded me about my orthodontist appointment. So, I ran my shower picked out my outfit for the day and then jumped in the shower, then when I got out my momma was asking me where her phone was. I said it was on the bed, she said no it was not and then I called her phone and walked out to the ironing board. That's when she found it and I asked for my card once again and she gave it to me and said don’t spend all your money now.

The primary job of an orthodontist is to properly align the teeth and ensure that the patient’s facial structure properly grows. An aspiring orthodontist needs about ten years of education. After finishing the education needed, it is possible to operate an orthodontic business with or without another orthodontist. Although it may sound like a lot of work, orthodontists have good pay and they have many advantages.

Smile! "Over 4 million people in the U.S wear braces"(Margolis). It is not easy to

In 2014, I received the honor of obtaining the opportunity to enroll in a university level dental course at Virginia Commonwealth University. I procured the privilege to work and shadow alongside the fourth-year dental students that were practicing their newly established techniques on patients of various socioeconomic backgrounds. This marked the beginning of two of my current aspirations: becoming an orthodontist with my own practice and becoming a certified sign language interpreter to incorporate Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals into our society. By 2021, I plan to complete my undergraduate career by whatever means necessary; graduating with my requirements for dental school completed and with a minor in American Sign Language.

We all know the power of a smile. It changest our moods and others. It lifts up our confidence and remove our nervous feeling. Somehow, people love to see us smile, until they find something 'unusual'. It can be misaligned teeth, yellowish teeth and even dark spots. Of course they will not make any comment on our teeth condition. But, one of our best friends must have been telling us about the 'unusual' thing that resides in our mouth.

I chose to research the health career of being an orthodontist. Health careers are some of the fastest-growing employment opportunities in the nation. I think that being an orthodontist would be a very fun job and at the same time be an educator on the importance of oral health. I love keeping my teeth healthy and clean and I want to give patients smiles they are proud to wear. I would love to help people maintain and improve their oral health, quality of life and appearance.

It was midday and I was sitting at my desk eating my lunch when I heard the phone ring. It was a very surprising matter that someone had called me at this time of day. I then rushed abruptly to the phone because I knew it must be urgent. My favorite news reporter Marc Hardy was on, so I decided to stop and listened.

EXCERPT: When you need orthodontic work, the orthodontist is the expert, but he or she is only one of the practice’s personnel that you will meet and see on a regular basis. It will make your office visits easier to understand when you know who the people are and what function they perform during your overall treatments. Depending on the size of the practice, some personnel will have both dental and administrative responsibilities.

Although centuries ago people did not have to have training or education to perform oral procedures on others, several degrees are required to be considered an orthodontist in today’s world. The most years in school, after high school, that an aspiring orthodontist has to look forward to be ten years. U.S dental schools require a 4-year degree from a university. The degree has to be associated with some curriculum of science and clinical study. Most students decide to major in chemistry or either biology to guide them in the correct path for dental school.

My interest to become an orthodontist developed as I was an undergraduate. My crowded teeth had been perplexing me ever since I was a teenager; it was not until I was 22 that I had the opportunity to seek orthodontic treatment. When I met Dr. Al-Kharsa, I was impressed by how caring and concerned he was with each of my problems and insecurities. He explained the course of treatment in detail, its cost, and the difference it would make on my teeth. He failed to mention the positive impact it would make on my life. With only minor discomfort, I saw and felt my teeth align within months; I could clean them easier. The whole shape of my mouth and smile changed; the results were so dramatic that everyone noticed. This hugely improved my self-esteem.

It has always been a dream of mine to work in healthcare in some capacity. I was raised in a family of educators, but I felt a calling for the medical field at an early age. I have vivid memories of visiting family members in the hospital when I was younger. I was fascinated by the professionals who cared for my family. I wanted to have their jobs one day. However, I wasn’t sure where I would find my passion in healthcare when I was that young. I started exploring different healthcare professions as early as middle school, but I only touched the surface of what was available. When I started college I thought that nursing would be a good fit for me. However, I began to question my desire to become a nurse as I started to learn more about other

My path to dentistry began with the smell of a sewer. This turning point in my life has given me motivation and inspiration to reach my potential. My trials and unique experiences have seasoned my life to make a wonderful concoction that is ever so much better than that sewer that led me to it.

I’ve always wanted braces. One day my mom and I went to the Dentist to get a cleaning. My mom asked if I could get braces and they said I could and we be able to get them the next day. The next day we went in and waited to get called, it took awhile. My mom and I went in after we got called and waited for the Orthodontics to come in. He came in and explained everything they were going to do, He said it would be better to only get the top braces on and next week get the bottom braces. They put this weird thing on my lips to keep them from closing. Next, they put this blue thing on each of my teeth, I think it was glue for the bracket. After, they had this blue laser type of thing which made the glue dry up. Then they put on the wire and I was

David, an orthodontist from the Career Cruising database, says “It’s great to be able to create beautiful smiles for patients of all ages.” Orthodontics is a fulfilling and interesting career that matches my personality, goals, likes, and interests. However, to become an orthodontist there are many things that one needs to achieve. This includes learning about certain parts of the job, the education, and the working conditions.