Dentistry Personal Statement Essay
Personal Statement
My interest in a career in dentistry started after undergoing four years of orthodontic treatment. This led me to understand, first hand, the positive psychological effects of quality dental care and how an individual's quality of life can be enriched as a result of such treatment.
To pursue this interest further, I began researching dentistry as a possible career. I used my savings to travel to Tanzania to volunteer for two weeks in the region's only dental clinic. Here I observed a wide variety of dental practices, being lucky enough to assist in many procedures and even complete multiple extractions myself! Witnessing the horrific conditions people of third world countries endure inspired me to one day use my medical knowledge to try and make …show more content…
system. To pursue this, I arranged a two-week work experience placement shadowing my local dentist. I witnessed over seventy hours of both simple and complex dental procedures ranging from ‘scale and polish' to ‘root canal treatment'. Even though, the contrast in dental health care between Africa and the UK was vast, I learned that the quality of care put into every procedure is of the utmost importance to every dentist and patient. Providing this same quality of care and commitment is what drives me to pursue a career in dentistry. With my inquisitive nature and passion for science, I decided to further my already established scientific talent by studying biology and chemistry 'A' level. I also chose to study electronics. As well as my keen interest in the subject, I felt it would help me develop problem-solving skills, which are essential in dentistry. Part of the course was to design and build an intricate and complex electronic system, which enabled me to use and improve my manual dexterity skills; many of the instruments being similar to those used by dental
My interest in a career in dentistry started after undergoing four years of orthodontic treatment. This led me to understand, first hand, the positive psychological effects of quality dental care and how an individual's quality of life can be enriched as a result of such treatment.
To pursue this interest further, I began researching dentistry as a possible career. I used my savings to travel to Tanzania to volunteer for two weeks in the region's only dental clinic. Here I observed a wide variety of dental practices, being lucky enough to assist in many procedures and even complete multiple extractions myself! Witnessing the horrific conditions people of third world countries endure inspired me to one day use my medical knowledge to try and make …show more content…
system. To pursue this, I arranged a two-week work experience placement shadowing my local dentist. I witnessed over seventy hours of both simple and complex dental procedures ranging from ‘scale and polish' to ‘root canal treatment'. Even though, the contrast in dental health care between Africa and the UK was vast, I learned that the quality of care put into every procedure is of the utmost importance to every dentist and patient. Providing this same quality of care and commitment is what drives me to pursue a career in dentistry. With my inquisitive nature and passion for science, I decided to further my already established scientific talent by studying biology and chemistry 'A' level. I also chose to study electronics. As well as my keen interest in the subject, I felt it would help me develop problem-solving skills, which are essential in dentistry. Part of the course was to design and build an intricate and complex electronic system, which enabled me to use and improve my manual dexterity skills; many of the instruments being similar to those used by dental