Pursuing Dentistry As A Prospective Career Field

Personal statement Ever since I was a little girl I always feared following my mom's footsteps, and dropping out of school at a young age. I have always been pressured by my family to succeed. My fear was not like the fear other girls in my neighborhood had, while they feared losing their doll I feared dropping out of school. Everything from seeing my mom's life to hearing my family members talk about how I eventually will fail has made me promise to myself that I will succeed.

My interest in dentistry was sparked at a young age through my volunteer activities in Egypt, where I was raised. At 12 years old, through the Egyptian Federation for Boys Scouts, we visited a village in North Egypt. There I met people my age who were underprivileged, including Youssef. Something was wrong with Youssef's mouth, but I was afraid to ask him. When I returned home, I kept wondering what was wrong with Youssef and couldn't figure it out. Two weeks later, my mother took me for a dental checkup. I brought Youssef's picture, hoping the dentist could provide me with answers. He told me Youssef had a cleft lip and palate. He said it needed surgical intervention to be corrected and that these procedures are only performed in major medical centers, not in rural villages like Youssef's. I was intrigued by his explanation and asked him questions about the scope of

A career in Dentistry is my main goal in life. I want to pursue a career in Dentistry for many reasons. Being a Dentist, you get to aid people and make them feel better about themselves. I have the personal qualities to be a Dentist and know that I would be great at the job. I would look forward to going to work every day. Dentistry contains many tools and oral practices that I am not familiar with. It would be awesome to get to be familiar with the lifestyle of a Dentist. Someday, I might even be able to live their lifestyle. Focusing in school is the main priority for all jobs. Dentistry also involves a diverse (longer) college route than most. This means that the academic requirements to be a Dentist are quite time consuming, but the

At this time in my life, the career chose that I find more interesting is a Dental Hygienist. As a Dental Hygienist, I will have to work hard to succeed in my career. If I don’t go to college I won’t get a good education and I will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of different types of jobs.

When I was about 5-years-old, I was the only one in my Kindergarten class that was not frightened of the dentist. I was the only child for as long as I can remember who absolutely adored going to see my dentist; I thought it was better than going to the Science Center, which was a big deal for a child in my generation. Growing up, I watched people’s faces twitch with (terror, panic, dismay) as I explained that it was my ultimate dream to become a dental hygienist. “What if a child bites you?” “The human mouth is disgusting! Do you not realize the horror of this occupation?” Listening to people question and insult my dreams only enhanced my dedication to this occupation even more. I was determined to prove them wrong; to prove that this was

There are many things that motivated me to pursue in the dental field, but one of most intresting  things to me would be how a dental assistant helps, how they do the radiographs and makes sure all  the proper equipment is ready for the doctor Nothing makes me happier than seeing a patient happy  after getting their teeth cleaned, or getting them taken care of when they have an uncomfortable pain. I chose this field because I enojoy helping people and making a difference.

I never quite comprehended what it was actually like to pursue a profession in dentistry until I became a registered dental assistant employed at West Davis Dental. Of course, being a dentist has always been a dream of mine since I was a little girl, however experience in the dental field has assured me that becoming a dentist is without a doubt, what I aspire to be. I have grown tremendously in my knowledge of dentistry, and furthermore as a person. I absorbed a vast amount of vital information that I believe will help me to be proficient in Dental School, and will absolutely benefit me, and help me to succeed in private practice. My office had three doctors with their own unique skills and talents on doing procedures. There are two General

ith a weary face and sweaty palms, I walked into the gloomy dental offices as a yearly ritual. The intimidating environment of the office made me feel knots in my stomach. As a child I never enjoyed visiting dentists because I was convinced that these humans were merciless people who could not care less if I was in pain. Ironically, the lifetime career I seek for now is the career I disliked before. The decision to become a dentist developed when I had the desire to give children a better experience and a different perspective on professionals of this field. From my experience, the dentists were not gentle and did not give me time to collect myself before pulling a tooth out. Orthodontics is a profession that I am pursuing since I have consistently desired to work in a healthcare career that enables me to help people by using my interest and talents in hand motor and communication skills. I strive for perfection and work patiently, as well as diligently, which will help me throughout this profession. There are skills that I need to obtain such as shadowing or volunteering in a dental office, which is also part of the educational preparation needed for dental school. All of these talents combined are essential for a typical day in dentistry in which I need to create a safe and comfortable environment for the excessive amounts of patients daily

After almost a lifetime of going to orthodontist appointments for myself, I began to realize what a great job becoming an orthodontist would be. When I was about 9 or 10 years old, I had began the first stage of braces. After that, I was given instructions of how to properly take care of my teeth, such as which foods I couldn’t eat. I did not enjoy the entire experience throughout the years, but was relieved when they were removed before my first year of high school. Then I put on my retainer, and discovered it was like having braces

“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.

    To some orthodontistry is just an ordinary cosmetic change, but for me it’s both a learning experience and a life changer. Getting braces has certainly benefitted my life. My new smile created from the works of orthodontistry has allowed me to gain confidence with my smile. Before I stepped foot inside Thacker Orthodontics, I used to be self-conscious about my own smile that I would try to hide it while photos were taken. Nevertheless, when I started the process with braces, it was astonishing observing the slow but subtle changes of my teeth. Watching this process uphand enabled me to learn about the impact a smile possesses. When my braces were removed and I saw the results I couldn’t help but smile.

I never thought anything of teeth when I was in elementary school. Every kid was snaggle toothed and knocking their pearly whites out while rough housing on the playground. Despite all of the carefree childsplay and good intentions, we reach a moment where we begin to realize our blemishes and imperfections. We constantly compare ourselves to those around us. At the ripe age of nine, the truths of the comparative society infected my young mind. A young mind now open to the criticism of the media, the criticism of my peers, but most of all, the criticism of the voices in my head. I was no longer a carefree child, but a preteen who could no longer see myself in my purest form, but as a product of social constructs and public standards. I

I initially applied to Rutgers with the intentions of pursuing a career in dentistry, and so made the decision to attend the school of arts and sciences. After a long and rigorous year of academic and social enlightenment, I have discovered that while pursuing a career in dentistry through the school of arts and sciences may be the most traditional route it is not necessarily the only route. In fact, after speaking to several upperclassmen and advisors I have come to the conclusion that pursuing a science major such as biology or chemistry can often limit pre-dental student’s opportunities post graduation, especially if one is not admitted into dental school or for any reason decides against it. On the hand, I have found that the opportunities

It was embarrassing and limited eating certain foods. During a consultation with an orthodontist, the price quoted to correct my teeth was too high for my parents, who at that time were financially unstable. The orthodontist would not budge on his price, and while we walked to the car, I felt hopeless. Fortunately my mother knew of another orthodontist. During the consolation my mother explained to him the financial hardships we faced. He immediately lowered the price by a thousand dollars and provided a flexible payment plan. As my mother held back tears, I sat quietly, feeling the weight lift off my shoulders. These personal experiences are what have led me to pursue dentistry as my field of

The appearance of my crooked teeth made me want to become a dentist because I did not want anyone to go through what I went through in school, which happens to a lot of people in groups of all ages. I want people to look and feel better by creating a beautiful, healthy smile where they can be themselves. After seeing a dental specialist, it took years to reconstruct my teeth and now I have the smile I always wanted and I want the same opportunity for everyone to see a dentist and cherish their teeth.