Personal Statement For Dentistry

Through family, clubs, and academics, I have combined these traits to help me achieve my goals. My interest in the field of medicine has gave me a hands on experience throughout internship to work with dentist and people and has captivated me to keep pursuing my dreams. Giving back to my community has helped me avoid my fear of failure. I have used my fear to my advantage to help me improve myself. I eventually became a role model to my brother and mom by proving to them that it is possible to

Since my interest first peaked, I have continued towards my goal to become a dentist, not only through high academic achievement, but with life experience. I obtained my dental radiography license and worked as a dental assistant during high school and was provided with the opportunity to observe a variety of dental procedures. I also gained exposure to the additional responsibilities of a dental professional ranging from the billing process to dealing with insurance companies. I got a glimpse of the organizational skills necessary to run a small business. I continued gaining experiences upon entering

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

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

Another reason why I chose dentistry as a profession is because the connection dentists build with their patients. While I was volunteering at Dentistry from the Heart, an annual event providing free dental treatments, the dentist asked me to try to calm down a crying Vietnamese girl, Ha, as he waited to finish her extraction. I wanted to keep her mind off of the pain, so I spoke to her in Vietnamese about various topics ranging from cartoons to her

Another reason why I chose dentistry as a profession is because the connection dentists build with their patients. While I was volunteering at Dentistry from the Heart, an annual event providing free dental treatments, the dentist asked me to try to calm down a crying Vietnamese girl, Hoa, as he waited to finish her extraction. I wanted to keep her mind off of the pain, so I spoke to her in Vietnamese about various topics ranging from cartoons to her

Over the past two years since I started working as a dental assistant at Kidwell and Albus Dentistry, watching and learning from the doctors, hygienists and assistants as well as helping them. I have realized that there is a lot of joy, and satisfaction when I help the patients improve their dental hygiene and provide the best service possible along with my coworkers. I have gained a lot of experience about what the job entails, the benefits, drawbacks, and ultimately concluded that dental hygienist is the career path that I want to pursuit at this moment in my life, mainly because of three reasons which are professional fulfillment, financial stability, and time flexibility.

My interest in dentistry began when I went in for a cleaning and the dental assistant let me touch and operate each one of the dental tools before she cleaned my teeth. Even though the tools were small they each served a purpose. I also take to how a dentist can make someone's day by fixing an issue they may have with their teeth. A person's smile and teeth are among the first things others notice

Naraghi, the general dentist that I shadowed for almost a year, had always told me to follow a career path that makes you excited to get up in the morning and I would always think about dentistry at that moment. In his office, I set up the room for patients, took their blood pressure and helped them feel more comfortable. I also spent a significant amount of time with Dr. Naraghi learning about dental tools and their uses. He became my mentor and familiarized me with different responsibilities of a dentist. He shone light on how special is the bound between a patient and his dentist as you could always hear him singing when working on his patients and they seemed to love his attitude and sometimes even request songs from

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,

Sitting at the kitchen table, looking up at the family portrait of myself and our five children, my husband and I reflected on why I chose to leave the military. As we spoke, I reminded him that I wanted a career that I genuinely enjoyed and offered stability; although I was pursuing a degree in Accounting at Thomas Nelson Community College, I was not motivated in truly making it a career. My husband’s response was candid yet, simple and encouraging: “You love teeth and oral hygiene, go be a dentist!” As a consequence of that life-changing conversation, I have made strides towards dentistry as a profession, one which as has been filled with uncertainties, challenges, gratification, and growth. I eagerly look forward to embarking the next phase in achieving my goals of becoming a dentist by obtaining my Masters in Medical Science from Hampton University.

When I was younger, I participated in various forms of community services whether I read to children or cleaned up beaches. in community services is rewarding because as a community we raise awareness to social issues. Therefore, even working at Kool Smiles Dental Care, I continue to volunteer my time at Health Trust, UCSF, and California Dental Association Cares (CDA Cares).

At Michigan State University, I plan on joining the Pre-Dental Club. With past experience as a Dental Assistant, I look forward to providing students an in depth view of what it is really like working at a dentist office. Most importantly, the types of relationships that dentists should look to build with their assistant and hygienist. I intend on furthering the education of my fellow peers beyond their prior knowledge and hope to enrich the club while achieving a goal of fulfilment for Michigan State’s community. Dentistry is a passionate field of caring for others, while improving many issues that may arise. Dentist give their clients confidence with their smile to conquer anything life throws at them. I hope to achieve the same greatness with the dental club, while making them more confident with the major they chose and why the dental way, is the right

These experiences further convinced me that dentistry is the profession that correctly combines my mechanical aptitude with my desire for interpersonal interaction. Observing each dentist, I concluded that a common thread of skills united them all, regardless of their speciality: each dentist worked well on a team, exercised strong leadership skills and possessed the ability to communicate clearly and precisely.

‘’Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder and give more than anyone else’’ said by Vince Lombardi. I am budding dentist who is born and brought up in India. I have graduated as bachelor of dental surgery from A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India. As a Dental student from India I wish to learn more about the contemporary practices in dentistry in the United States of America. My decision to pursue dentistry was fueled not merely by the prospect of financial gain rather by desire to spend my life serving the community.