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May 29th, 2011 was the day my life changed forever. I had just turned 20 years old and was enrolled in college to be a dental hygienist. I had a funny feeling that something within me was very different; my friends told me not to worry about it, that it was nothing. I took the test anyways and stared at it in disbelief that the results were what I dreaded, positive. I quickly took another test in hopes that the first was faulty, and to no avail, it too had come out positive. I was pregnant. I…

American Dental Education Association Professionalism Values Professionalism and ethics go hand-in-hand. Individuals must encompass, or learn to acquire the attributes which allow for ethical reasoning during moral dilemmas. Our moral judgements are brought into question often, considering we treat people of varying cultures, who live various life styles. Learning ethical principles, and becoming culturally competent allows providers to be better prepared when ethical dilemmas are presented.…

For the interview group project, I chose to interview a Dental hygienist, Dentist, Dental Assistant and office administrator that works for the Union. When I asked them if they could participant in my interview I informed them that I would like to voice record them and if that would be okay with them. The Dental Assistant was a little hesitant at first because she said she was nervous, I told her I didn’t have to record her if that was the problem. I made sure to ask them if they wanted to have…

How would you contribute to the health of society by becoming a licensed dental hygienist? In life, I would love to see everyone’s smile. I feel pitiful for someone whom is embarrassed about his or her smile, so I want to help everyone can achieve a beautiful smile and healthy tooth. I have been interested in teeth and health care, that’s why I chose dental hygiene as my career. Based on my work experiences at the dental office, dental hygiene is a challenging career that offers team work and…

CAREER GOAL STATEMENT Name: Arshia Akbaruni I made the decision of getting into the dental hygiene career from the moment I made my first visit to the dentist. It started with the fascination I had for the tools used on the patients. Then, as I learn more about the importance of oral hygiene, and how it relates to one’s overall health, I grew more interest in the dental hygiene career because I know I can make a great impact in the community as a dental hygienist. So far, I have been…

The dental hygienist has become one of the 30 fastest growing occupations, and with the growing population and increase in the elderly, the need for dental hygienists has become much greater. In a typical dentists office the dental hygienist would have many responsibilities, such as teaching clients how important it is to maintain good oral hygiene and instructing them on the principles of preventive oral care. They would also help demonstrate to the patient how to brush and floss their teeth…

The Future of Dental Hygiene Dental hygienists have many active roles that they must maintain, these include: being an educator, researcher, administrator/manager, advocate, and also a clinician. Dental hygienists are always educators, and explain the treatment plan specifically created for each and every patient. They are also researchers, always learning about the latest and greatest supplies in the dental world to help with suggestions and recommendations for their patients. Dental…

My Personal Statement My initial exposure to taking dentistry as a prospective career path came on a treatment visit to my father's friend Dr. Ahmed Al-Hallaq in my origin country Syria, it was my first time entering the dental clinic, however I felt belonging to this place, when I met the dentist I here started learning the real extent to which dentistry is a career, and how it can truly improve the quality of people's lives. It really was my first time visiting a dental clinic but it wasn't…

From the time I entered college, I was set on pursuing a career in the health sciences. After a close cousin of mine completed dental school and embarked upon her residency, I decided to join the pre-dental club at my alma matter, New York University. Upon attending a series of lectures and events at both NYU College of Dentistry and Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, I was inspired by dentists’ unique ability to improve one’s confidence and quality of life. I went on to participate…

1.3 Draft Essential Q#3 Karina Espinoza P-6 A typical workday for a dental hygienist.Dental hygienist work in a variety of healthcare locations that include public health clinics, private clinics, dental offices, schools, hospitals and long term health facilities etc...There are so many options for a dental hygienist to…