The Importance Of Service In Dentistry

Service was never something I was asked to do, it was always something that came natural to me. Whenever I was asked to help or to “serve” I never hesitated to do so, and when finished, I would be filled with satisfaction and joy. However, my thirst for this feeling of satisfaction and joy in service grew over time. With this, I went in search of another way to serve. At first, this led me to the field of dentistry. I was introduced to a dentist that participated in several “Give Kids a Smile Day” events, and thought that I should volunteer and try it out. At the end of the day, I realized that although, dentistry did meet my love for science, it didn’t provide me with what I truly wanted, which was the true satisfaction and joy found in service. So, I went out in search for a career that provided this for me.
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With every patient we served there was a certain amount of trust required in order for them to be properly treated. Within the first couple of minutes, if not the first glance, the doctor had to develop a strong enough relationship for this to occur. It came down to features such as: the doctor’s appearance, the way he approached the patient, the tone of voice, and their empathy towards the patient that allowed for this relationship to develop. In addition, I learned that the physician is required to be able to discern their personal opinions from their medical opinion. His or hers’ feeling toward a patient cannot cloud their judgment. Moreover, the doctor was to also love serving their patients. Helping them would always be the doctor’s priority. All in all, witnessing these characteristics has also allowed me to conclude that just as Christ served with humility, love, and discernment, doctors too must serve their patients in the same manner. And that these characteristics are necessary for any physician to be successful in not only their career, but as a person as a