Personal Summary : My Passion In 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.

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

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.

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

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.

However it was not until my mission in Guatemala that I got a sense of the impact I could potentially make globally as a dentist. While there, I shadowed my father where he performed dental procedures on roughly 200 people. Although I was only able to provide supporting efforts for my father, I gained experience that was invaluable. I carried a portable backpack chair into the villages. The chair was both solar and electric with basic built in tools. Once the patients were seated, I provided emotional encouragement through smiles, hugs, and interpreted language. I was rewarded in that every patient that we treated showed his or her utmost gratitude. Working and observing alongside my father, we were a team, doing something that was life changing for countless individuals. A fire was ignited inside of me that will never be extinguished. A fire that is fueled by passion for helping people close to home as well as those in remote countries where very few are willing to

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.

Growing up as a child I always wanted to a Dentist but through the many paths that life offers, I have taken a few unplanned paths. After attending a four-year university on a softball scholarship and receiving degrees in Exercise Science which covered most of the requirements for dental schools, a Business degree with the plan of owning my own office one day, and a degree in Public Health to have a broad basis of needs and approaches for the general public. Following my bachelor’s degree, I set out and completed the remaining requirements for dental school as well as three lengthy internships within the dental field. During my time interning under a dental hygienist, a dentist, and a dental surgeon, I was able to confirm what I once thought

If I were to be climbing a mountain, I would say that I feel like I’m still at the very bottom of it. I have SO MUCH to learn, but I understand it takes time and experience to feel like I really know what I’m doing. I can’t wait to get to the point where I feel so comfortable instrumenting in someone’s mouth that I could do it without thinking. However, I believe that with time it will all come together. I have to say, I feel really proud of myself for being where I am at right now. If someone had told me 10 or 20 years ago that one day I would be a year away from becoming a dental hygienist, I would have not believed them. I can remember looking into dentistry back when I was in high school, when I lived in Mexico, of even touring the school, but not pursuing the career because I was afraid of failure. I decided to follow my sister’s steps and going to the university to study something completely different. However, I was never satisfied. It took years for me to decide to go back to school, I always had an excuse why not to, including among other things my age, but like the saying says, “it’s never too late.” I’m thankful to my husband who encouraged me to take the first step and look into programs that I would like. It was then that I remembered the curiosity I had had in dentistry. When I came across the dental hygiene

Some of us face more hardships than others, but we should use our resources to help those in need. Dentistry will give me a platform to help others. Children of CASA do not have access to basic necessities such as shoes and clothes and not alone have access to primary physicians or dentists. There are thousands of children like children of CASA and even adults who do not have access to proper medical care and dental care. Thus, as dentists, I aim to help the underprivileged population. By devoting few hours of time as volunteer, weekly or monthly, I can impact someone’s life. I can serve as an advocate, use my resources, and share my knowledge to provide individuals with comprehensive dental work and promote oral and general

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.

“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.

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.

As a child, I was always told that I could become whatever I wanted to be. I dreamt of becoming an astronaut, orbiting around Earth or an airplane pilot, flying to different parts of the world. There were may choices I had in mind but they all seem to have a risk factor to them. I wanted to do something that involved little chances of risk and also be able to live comfortably. That is when I decided to become an orthodontist. The field of orthodontics has many challenges, but it is the occupation I want to pursue as a career.

The career I’ve chosen is General Dentistry. I’m interested in this career because I’d like to have my own practice, this is so I can be my own boss. I also am very interested with human anatomy and the skeletal system. Some things I’m going to cover about General Dentistry are the following: tools and things used by dentists, career requirements and qualifications, working conditions, salary, typical days, my interests in this career, and a personal interview.