I saw the three qualities in the dental hygienists I was shadowing and it seemed to be the most rewarding. Shadowing dental hygienists gave me more reasons to want to pursue this profession. I really like to focus on one thing. I really like that one on one interaction, focusing on one mouth at a time and to interact with one patient at a time. Not to mention, it is a highly flexible field and low stress level of a job.…
To reach a goal you must go through a long process of trial and error. I believe I have the potential to reach my goal of becoming a dental hygienist. There is many obstacles that I am currently facing but I know in the end when I master this area of study I will be proud of what I can become. I have made some progress but I have to still continue to work hard so I can one day reach my full potential.…
My desire is to pursue a career that will allow me to make a difference in my community as well as in individual lives. I firmly believe that Greenville Technical College’s Dental Assistant Program will give me this opportunity. I have been told that Greenville Tech has a rigorous program and I want to be a part of it. I believe that this program will prepare me for my career in the dental field and give me the tools needed to succeed. As I have researched the skills required for Dental Assistants, I have noticed one in particular that is crucial in being a great Dental Assistant.…
I am a mother of two beautiful girls. Until recently I was a stay at home mom. I loved being able to watch my children grow and learn to love learning. My husband and I have been struggling with finances and I have been working to help sustain our family. I am not satisfied with my job and in the midst of looking for a new one I have discovered that there are not many jobs out there for a person without a degree that pays well.…
Dental Hygienist: The Tooth Fairy “ Blessed are they who hold lively conversations with the helplessly mute, for they shall be called dentists.” - Ann Landers. While i was laying in a dental chair my dental hygienist kept asking me questions, obviously i couldn’t reply due to a drill that kept me from speaking. Anyone can be a dental hygienist, and by examining these topics there will be a clearer image of what it’s like to be a dental hygienist.…
I have had the profession of being a dental hygienist picked out since freshman year. Recently I have explored colleges that offering the right type of schooling and narrowed it down to two. Ferris State University is one of them, and Grand Rapids Community College is the other. The reason I choose Ferris is because the wait to enter into the dental program at GRCC is a minimum of 2 years. Also, Ferris offers both an associate and bachelor degree in dental hygiene, where GRCC only has associate.…
My Long-term Goal Is to go to TMCC to become a dental hygienist and have a part time job as I preserve my college career. Honestly, I am an undecided student, but I know for a fact that I would like to go to college and concentrate on my studies. In order to be successful, I must keep trying and find a way to be happy in this life. So even though I am not certain of the fields of study I would like to go in to, I won’t give up until I find out what would best fit me and my future. I not only want this for myself, but I also want this so I can be able to find a good job in the future that will allow me to give back to my parents and family for all they have provided for me these past few years.…
Ever gone to the dentist scared or frightened that you won’t get a good report? Not me. Keeping my teeth clean is something I have always enjoyed and been good at. The career of being a Dental Hygienist was always something I was interested in because ever since my childhood, I have always liked the dentist and keeping up with my oral hygiene. Now after researching this career and finding out more information about the education, environment, and job outlook I am still very interested in becoming a Dental Hygienist.…
When and why did decide you become to a dental hygienist? I have been interested in dentistry for as long as I can remember. I began my journey as a pre-dental student at Western Washington University. During my first quarter, I got the chance to speak with a team from one of the local dental clinics for almost 4 hours. After learning about what being a dentist included and chatting with the dental hygienist at the clinic for about half of my time spent in their clinic, I realized that dental hygiene was perfect for me.…
I want people to wake up knowing that today is a new day and we just have to take control of our lives and live. I don’t feel that becoming a dental hygienist would be a job, I personally believe that this is my passion. Since I have experience of my own and classes to back it up, I believe that I can truly help people become not only confidant but find themselves like I have. Therefore, dentistry has changed my life for the better and I have decided that this is what I would like my life to consist of, becoming a dental hygienist is what I see in my…
Career in Dental Hygiene I used to hate those fluoride trays filled with that flavored foam that my dental hygienist used every time I went. She would ask what flavor I would like, and I knew it was coming. It is quite ironic that I plan to do that to kids like me one day. I am enthusiastic to be able to do that to other children, because I now realize that my dental hygienist was only helping me.…
Teeth are the first thing that I look at in a person when I meet them so I figured that teeth would be interesting to work with because I mean who wouldn’t want great teeth. With great teeth are people that work in the dental field that help everyone get that perfect smile that they dream for. One group of people that are in the dental field are called dental assistants. As a dental assistant there are many tasks that dental assistants do like prepare patients for teeth treatments, cleanings, and sterilizing instruments.…
So, by the time I graduate college with an associate degree I will be able to find a job pretty soon. Starting this summer, I’m planning to shadow at a dental office to get an idea of what I’ll be doing. This also helps me decide whether I really want to be a dental…
Impressions will be a thing of the past since full-mouth scanning will be the option of choice. In addition, orthodontic wires will continue to improve, and this will lengthen the time between appointments”. Dr. Castellano had a mindset on the industry of the professional challenges and benefits and one of my questions that I came upon to ask was “Describe a typical day at work?”, so, therefore, he stated, “our office days begin at 7:50 a.m. with a 10-minute staff meeting, followed by short appointment visits from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. New starts and demanding (placing braces and removing braces) begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 12:15 p.m.…
Ever since I was in third grade I have always had a passion for dentistry. I love going to the dentist and have always thought becoming a dentist would be ideal for me. I have recently job shadowed my dentist. While job shadowing, I gained an abundance of knowledge by watching and questioning. He has been very helpful in my decision to pursue dentistry.…