Personal Statement : Pursue Dentistry

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.

After more than five years of the completion the economic bachelor degree and uncompleted Master degree, now I am pursuing a totally new career, Dental Hygiene, even though I never thought about before. My life was driven around the social trends without thinking of what I really wanted. Now I have chances to pursue my aspirations; I have idea of doing something that I can help people, devolve my life to society. In my country, the science and technology is not modern enough to provide residents the best knowledge about the importance of oral hygiene. Those students like me can appropriate the most modern technologies to help our people. It is so amazing that Dental Hygienists can provide valuable services whereas building the trustworthy connections with patients. As a result, I chose dental hygiene as the foundation for my health profession since.

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

It is evident that it is truly where my head, heart and hands, become one. Being a dental hygienist and working in close proximity with the dentist has served to strengthen my desire to take my education and service to the next level. I want to increase my knowledge about the science behind dentistry and learn everything I need to know to be a great dentist and apply it into practice. Improve constantly and strive to provide the highest quality of oral health care available to patients by delivering meticulous, gentle, thorough, reassuring dentistry and exceeding patient satisfaction. Dentistry without a doubt, is the profession for me. I believe I have the qualities that are essential to making a great dentist along with the academic motivation in order to replace my interest for dentistry with the expertise that will help me provide quality oral care. If my greatest aspirations are to provide pain relief, to develop patient rapport, and utilize creativity in working with my hands, then dentistry is, indeed, my

Ever since I was in middle school, I would tell everyone that I was going to become a dentist. That was my career plan until the summer of my junior year. During that summer, I had the opportunity to do an internship and job shadow Dr. Bradshaw at his private dental office. While observing and talking to the doctor, I realized that I would not enjoy working as a dentist. I still wanted to pursue a career in the dental field so I decided to job shadow the dental hygienists. Watching the dental hygienists perform their duties and interact with patients made me want to pursue a career in dental hygiene. I knew very little about dental hygienists besides the fact that they clean teeth. As I spent time with the dental hygienists, I learned more each day. While researching for this paper, I became knowledgeable on even more information. From reading The Occupational Outlook Handbook and A Career as a Dental

Deciding what you want to do for the rest of your life is never easy; in part because you never know what the future has in store. Furthermore, there are endless possibilities to take into consideration. A desire to help others has always been a passion of mine and I envision myself in a service oriented career path. With a great deal of time, soul searching, research and careful consideration, I have come to realize that pursuing a degree in dental hygiene will help me reach my goals and fulfill my dreams. Dental Hygienists are patient, understanding, detail-oriented and passionate about oral hygiene. They possess leadership skills and enjoy daily interaction with patients. I embody these character traits and look forward to educating

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

Dentistry offers the ability to apply my interests in science whilst having the opportunity to communicate with people and to make a positive contribution in their lives. I developed my interest in dentistry during my regular check-ups where I got to know my dentist and build up a relationship with them. I believe that with my dedication and work ethic alongside my extensive volunteering, I have the ability to become a reputable dentist. An aspect of dentistry that I enjoy is the ‘hands on’ experience obtained and the teamwork involved alongside the mentally and physically challenging demands of the profession.

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.

At the age of thirteen, I decided that I wanted to become a dentist. I have since read countless dental textbooks explaining everything from anatomy to treatment of oral diseases. My junior year of high school, I entered the Dental Assistant program at the Clark County Skills Center. Through the program I gained the knowledge needed to become a dental assistant. The Skills Center further strengthened my decision to become a dentist by teaching me how the dental world truly functions. In December of 2105, at the age of 16, I became a Certified Dental Assistant and began working at Design Dentistry. Working at Design Dentistry with Dr. Wenzinger has inspired me to continue my education, and I plan to further my education to become a dentist.

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.

“No, please do not make me go, I hate the dentist”, is the sentence my brother would repeat every time our mom would announce we had a dentist appointment date approaching. On the other hand, I definitely preferred going to the dentist office than the doctor office. I admired the tools and the distinct sound they made, the scrubs the employees wore, and last but not least the free dental goody bag we received once our appointment was finished. Earlier this year I decided that dentistry is what I will major in and work as because I want to be more than an assistant, I have always been interested in the occupation, and it will bring stability. I can not recall one moment that I did not want to go to the dentist.

Education can but an initial attraction for many hearts who desire a particular goal or the willing to serve in their life. The impact of being a minority, the involvement of university organizations, and the ability to serve with understanding and support have brought me to further pursue the field of Dentistry. As a Hispanic bilingual female born and raised in Tamaulipas, Mexico by a single mother has brought me to take and cherish all educational opportunities. Many people have either doubted or believed in my abilities due to being a Hispanic minority and every step is an amazing stepping stone in my life.

I want to give people confidence in their appearance. A smile is what people present to the world, and has the power to leave a lasting impression. Seeing patients walk away with more than good oral health is something I treasure. I want patients to take pride in their teeth by applying my creative and artistic talents in a dental career. Dentistry is rapidly evolving. Learning never ends and knowledge within the field is always growing. New procedures and new approaches are always taking shape. Technology and dentistry are inseparable and I want to be able to pursue technological innovation by integrating my interest in computer programming to offer the most modern dental equipment and techniques available. I want people to enjoy life in good

Although my interest in the biological field was sparked as a child and continually developed over time, it wasn't until I was a teenager finally obtaining braces when I realized my true career passion: dentistry. The massive confidence boost that was given to me through my orthodontist's work inspired me to plan a future centered around oral hygiene in the hopes of impacting and improving others' lives in a similar manner. Initially I had planned on immediately continuing my education post-secondary school in Indiana. Then I was afforded an outstanding opportunity to represent this country alongside my family while residing in Spain, which I eagerly accepted.