I have been volunteering at several hospitals under many departments for the past six years. I have volunteering experience in retail pharmacy, floor ambassador, information desk, patient transport, hospital laboratories, hospice/spiritual support, ER, and dental clinics. Currently, I have gained approximately 183 hours of dental clinical observation in the areas of general and pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery.
My first shadowing opportunity was at a private dental office. I had an opportunity to observe different types of treatments and to interact with a variety of patients. I recognized the value of teamwork in delivering the highest quality of dental care by watching how the assistants prep rooms and sterilize instruments, as well as the insurance and billing related work done by front desk staff. I also learned about the basic layout of a dental clinic, such as the areas designated for instruments sterilization, supplies, and x-rays. By asking questions, I acquired new knowledge about the names of instruments and the process behind different dental procedures. …show more content…
Joseph's Hospital Dental Clinic and was exposed to numerous dental specialties. I have first hand experience in the treatments of pediatric patients as well as special needs patients. I regularly participated in staff meetings, patient treatment plans, and dental lectures. I routinely observed oral checkups, orthodontic consultations, denture preparations, root canals, extractions and restorations. Occasionally, I assisted dentists in some procedures when asked under supervision. In doing so, I was able to enhance my understanding and exposure to the different working aspects of many dental specialties. Having seen several cases of patient noncompliance, I became well acquainted with many patient management aspects in the
My first shadowing opportunity was at a private dental office. I had an opportunity to observe different types of treatments and to interact with a variety of patients. I recognized the value of teamwork in delivering the highest quality of dental care by watching how the assistants prep rooms and sterilize instruments, as well as the insurance and billing related work done by front desk staff. I also learned about the basic layout of a dental clinic, such as the areas designated for instruments sterilization, supplies, and x-rays. By asking questions, I acquired new knowledge about the names of instruments and the process behind different dental procedures. …show more content…
Joseph's Hospital Dental Clinic and was exposed to numerous dental specialties. I have first hand experience in the treatments of pediatric patients as well as special needs patients. I regularly participated in staff meetings, patient treatment plans, and dental lectures. I routinely observed oral checkups, orthodontic consultations, denture preparations, root canals, extractions and restorations. Occasionally, I assisted dentists in some procedures when asked under supervision. In doing so, I was able to enhance my understanding and exposure to the different working aspects of many dental specialties. Having seen several cases of patient noncompliance, I became well acquainted with many patient management aspects in the