Growing up in a country where an individual has limited awareness of the importance of oral health has pushed me towards Dentistry. The first time I went to the Dentist was for a tooth extraction and, apart from my blood-covered gums, I was impressed by the way, the dentist completed the extraction while also making me feel at ease.
In order to gain an understanding of the day-to-day routine of a dentist, I shadowed an NHS practitioner and a private group dental clinic. I observed the different situations that patients were in and how the dentist dealt with them. I got the opportunity to observe crown replacements, tooth and root extractions, bridgework and fillings as well as minor treatments such as polishing, scaling and taking expressions. …show more content…
Practicals, such as titrations, provided me with essential laboratory skills and techniques for example, the importance of accuracy in all scientific roles. Mathematics has taught me how to analyse and interpret data in order to form a clear conclusion, an important skill.
Encountering the stress from studies, I engage myself in card and board games, which enhance my strategic thinking. Currently, I am learning hand stitching as I developed a keen interest in it during enterprise week in year 9 and this, along with badminton, has taught me hand-to-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Participating in Rounders for two consecutive years stretched my ability to work in a team and magnified my leadership skills, helping me to take on challenges.
Dentistry would be the ideal way to combine my passion for science with my desire to work with patients, work within a team and also doing precise manual work. In the future, I intend to provide the basic necessities to the unfortunate in developing countries. As Dentists are an integral part of the community, I would feel privileged to be part of such a worthwhile
In order to gain an understanding of the day-to-day routine of a dentist, I shadowed an NHS practitioner and a private group dental clinic. I observed the different situations that patients were in and how the dentist dealt with them. I got the opportunity to observe crown replacements, tooth and root extractions, bridgework and fillings as well as minor treatments such as polishing, scaling and taking expressions. …show more content…
Practicals, such as titrations, provided me with essential laboratory skills and techniques for example, the importance of accuracy in all scientific roles. Mathematics has taught me how to analyse and interpret data in order to form a clear conclusion, an important skill.
Encountering the stress from studies, I engage myself in card and board games, which enhance my strategic thinking. Currently, I am learning hand stitching as I developed a keen interest in it during enterprise week in year 9 and this, along with badminton, has taught me hand-to-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Participating in Rounders for two consecutive years stretched my ability to work in a team and magnified my leadership skills, helping me to take on challenges.
Dentistry would be the ideal way to combine my passion for science with my desire to work with patients, work within a team and also doing precise manual work. In the future, I intend to provide the basic necessities to the unfortunate in developing countries. As Dentists are an integral part of the community, I would feel privileged to be part of such a worthwhile