Primarily, I chose this career considering my life priorities. For me, it is very important to spend time with my children, and to be an active figure in their lives. This career offers me security and flexible work hours, with plenty of opportunity for advancement in several fields such as education, research, and public health. Moreover, this career incorporates both my past education and practical work skills. The second reason why a chose this career was knowing that the profession of dental hygiene is entering a truly exciting time. The proven success of dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment planning as well as related preventive care are also now being recognized.…