Personal Statement For Oral Health

I pursue a career in dentistry because I have realized that it will be a challenge to me. As a junior in highschool I was given an opportunity to a year long course held by ROP to receive a technical career as a dental assistant. I could not let this opportunity pass, I had to take it. I am now able to utilize my knowledge and skills to volunteer in nonprofit organizations within the dental field as well as in dental offices. Compassion and determination have been my leading traits and driving forces for becoming a dentist.

When a procedure as basic as scaling and root planning and the sight of reduced post-operative inflammation – seeing the gingiva turn to a benign pink from red gives you a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that is incomparable, you know that being a Periodontist is everything you have ever wanted. Holding a scalpel, incising the gingival and periodontal tissues and raising a flap almost perfectly for the very first time, is perhaps one of the most exhilarating experiences I have ever had and, at the risk of sounding too dramatic, the clockwise and anti-clockwise turning of the wrist during suturing is nothing short of sheer poetry in motion to me.

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

The sharp antiseptic tang was my first taste of dentistry. After receiving orthodontic and root canal treatment, I've realised dentistry is not just about the mechanics of the mouth; obtaining successful dental treatment can not only improve a person’s self-confidence but also their quality of life. Due to my treatment, aesthetic nature, as well as my flair for science, I have been motivated and inspired to look further into the scope of dentistry.

The first health disparity I would like to discuss is Oral health interventions among Hispanics, especially among Hispanic children. An article, “Community-based oral health self-care intervention for Hispanic families”, By Hull and other authors, focuses on monitories who are at high risk for poor oral health have dental caries, oral disease and not having much access to dental care based on their socioeconomic status Hull, 2013).

My first real job experience, working as a Dental Assistant, is still imprinted on my mind. It felt so god on my first of the job and my happiness rose a million time when I received my first paycheck. I also did volunteer work at the same clinic during my spare time since I loved working with the patients. After becoming RDH, I have got a breakthrough working with a very diligent dentist. It is a new learning curve working as a RDH.

The patient has a four unit bridge on her upper anteriors, she has ten missing teeth

Oral healthcare practitioners function as a part of the health care team and have the statutory obligation to abide by several acts and codes of practice at all times. In New Zealand, these include The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumer’s Rights Regulation 1996 and The Privacy Act which were developed to protect the benefits of patients who seek dental care from their respective oral health practitioners. The Code of Rights functions as regulation under The Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 to facilitate a fair and consistent standard of practice throughout the sector.(Stent 1999) According to the Act, all consumers of health and disability services are entitled to ten basic rights outlined by The Code which focus on the quality of services in health and disability sector.(Stent 1999) In dentistry, the principles of the Codes of rights is seen to be parallel to The Standard Framework for Oral Health Practitioners set by the New Zealand Dental Council which outlines the ethical principles, professional and practice standards to be observed by all oral health practitioners in New Zealand.(Dental Council 2014) The Privacy Act 1993 on the other hand, contains twelve main principles that focus on the handling of personal information of consumers. From the Privacy Act, the Health Information Privacy Codes 1994 were created where one or more of the privacy principles were modified specifically for health sector agencies in managing patients’ health

This year has went by so fast! However, it was much more stressful with board exams vastly approaching, it was also easier now that I was in the swing of things. I don’t’ think twice when picking up a gracey, muscle memory just knows what to do! Although I am not perfect, I believe I am a safe beginner to practice in a dental office. This brings me great joy! As I have been waiting for this day to come for a long time. I’m so thankful to have had this experience, although it was not an easy one. I feel incredibly blessed to have been taught by the best, in such a well-organized clinic. I’m in awe with the patience the instructors have had with me, and my classmates as we learned what to prioritize and made personal improvements. In a strange way I will miss the pressure of school.

I worked with amazing providers that taught me various aspects of care, as well as patients who allowed me to be a part of their struggles in unexpected ways. In addition, I spent time teaching in a Medical Assisting program which allowed me to share my experience with women who had many of the same struggles I had had as a young mother. Finally, I worked as a Practice Manager, where I learned the art of leadership and how compassion must be balanced with structure in order to ensure the success of a business.

but I am going to take the challenge and become a dentist hygienist. I am not going to stop thereI enjoy seeing people oral hygiene in a good state. Having a good oral health brings self-esteem and overall health. Allowing the person to give a good impression to themselves.

After my first year at UND, I took a CNA class and became employed at a nursing home in Menahga, where I am still working. At this job I was able to experience patient care and begin to see the benefits of helping patients improve their lives. In my time after High School I have also had many other valuable experiences. I have been a Camp Counselor at two, 1 ½ week Confirmation Camps for our church. At these camps it was mine, along with other Counselor’s responsibility to teach the younger teens about how we believe as well as demonstrate how to be respectable adults. These camps allowed me to use and develop my leadership skills and also created memories that I will never forget. I have also shadowed a few different Medical Professionals, in order to better understand the world of medicine. Dr. Dan Smith is a General Surgeon who lives and practices very near to where I live. I was able to shadow Dr. Smith for many hours and built a relationship with him. He showed me some aspects of the medical field that I may not have seen elsewhere. My life has been far from typical, but I do believe that each of my experiences has made me both a better person as well as a be

The summer of my freshman year I took a trip back to Ghana, my homeland. While I was there, I worked with some volunteer doctors at a local orphanage. My time was spent playing games with the children, helping then with their homework and just spending time with them. I assisted the doctors with a routine check-up for the children and even held the hand of a little girl while she was getting her shots. It was an enlightening experience that furthered my passion for

I knew I was passionate about helping and influencing people; however, I was still finding my interest. Yet, my experience has allowed me to direct my interest towards a career in dental hygiene.

In high school, I always looked forward to science class—Biology and Anatomy and Physiology the most. Life, creatures, and the science behind it fascinated me (and still does to this day). I was with classmates that did not have the greatest interests in science like I did, but it made me more motivated.