How Dentistry Changed My Life

Surveys indicate that 50% of people say that someone’s smile is the first thing they notice. I personally have always been insecure about my teeth because of the gap in the middle. So, I spent alot of my time worrying what other people thought about me, growing up you realize that you're not the only one who cares so much what others think. A dental hygienist is the person who specializes in scaling and polishing teeth and giving advice on cleaning teeth. Your teeth are a very important part of your body and something you need to keep up on. As kids grow older from being teens to young adults they forget about things like that, going to get your teeth cleaned every 6 months. I want to help people make themselves feel good just like many of

The stigmatism attached to going to the dentist goes out the door when meeting the dental staff and their ability to get patient’s minds off of the procedure they are about to perform.

When I was a child, I have always wanted to be an orthodontist. I love to see people smile, especially when they are confidently smiling without any hesitation. I remember when I was ten years old, one day, I got scolded by my parents due to waking up late for school. I was very upset as I walked to school. I was facing down at the ground the whole way to school. Without realizing what was surrounding me, I accidentally bumped into an older sister. At that instant, she turned around give me a bright smile and said, “Good morning, little sister. Be careful as you walk okay?” Her positive attitude and cheerful smile gave such a lively energy within myself. I would never have thought a beautiful smile could lift my mood in such a way that I hadn’t

Another reason why I chose dentistry as a profession is because the connection dentists build with their patients. While I was volunteering at Dentistry from the Heart, an annual event providing free dental treatments, the dentist asked me to try to calm down a crying Vietnamese girl, Ha, as he waited to finish her extraction. I wanted to keep her mind off of the pain, so I spoke to her in Vietnamese about various topics ranging from cartoons to her

Giving someone a smile they can be proud of is a priceless gift. Your smile is at the heart of so many important, happy, or exciting times in your life. Without your smile, those occasions would not quite be what they should. That is why Duffield Dentistry is here: to help you get the smile of your

My interest in dentistry began when I went in for a cleaning and the dental assistant let me touch and operate each one of the dental tools before she cleaned my teeth. Even though the tools were small they each served a purpose. I also take to how a dentist can make someone's day by fixing an issue they may have with their teeth. A person's smile and teeth are among the first things others notice

Dentistry offers the ability to apply my interests in science whilst having the opportunity to communicate with people and to make a positive contribution in their lives. I developed my interest in dentistry during my regular check-ups where I got to know my dentist and build up a relationship with them. I believe that with my dedication and work ethic alongside my extensive volunteering, I have the ability to become a reputable dentist. An aspect of dentistry that I enjoy is the ‘hands on’ experience obtained and the teamwork involved alongside the mentally and physically challenging demands of the profession.

The first thing many people notice in individuals varies, but the first thing I notice is always their smile. This more than likely stems from my obsession with my own smile since as early on as I can remember. This obsession has become almost a hobby. I like to find out what is best for my teeth and others by trying many different tooth brushes, tooth pastes, mouth washes and so on to see which are best for whitening, sensitivity and cleaning in general. My love for healthy teeth has led me to desire to be a part of the dental hygiene field as my career. I believe that the best jobs are always the ones you love doing and I would love to be able to give others the beautiful smile they deserve, increasing their confidence and happiness

Another reason why I chose dentistry as a profession is because the connection dentists build with their patients. While I was volunteering at Dentistry from the Heart, an annual event providing free dental treatments, the dentist asked me to try to calm down a crying Vietnamese girl, Hoa, as he waited to finish her extraction. I wanted to keep her mind off of the pain, so I spoke to her in Vietnamese about various topics ranging from cartoons to her

One evening, had to close the kitchen with two newcomers who were still adapting to their jobs. I corrected them if they were wrong, and made sure they would voice their opinions and ask questions without reluctance, until time began pressuring me. I lost myself for a few minutes and began to focus only on closing the kitchen. However, at the end, I taught them almost all of the tasks that needed to be done at night with a little overtime. This I acted in a way that will greatly have a positive effect in the future, because leadership is not only about leading the teammates in a single moment, but it is also about providing them a better future from what the leader can teach.

Dentistry has a long and complex history, with the earliest evidence of it being performed being dated back to 7000 B.C. from the Indus River Valley Civilization. Later, an ancient Sumerian text mentioned “tooth worms” around 5000 B.C., and from 2900 - 2700 B.C,Egyptians began drilling teeth to drain abscesses. Etruscan and Greek physicians further progressed dentistry by pioneering dental prosthetics and writing texts that contained information about dentistry. The Roman Empire later conquered the Etruscans and absorbed some of their culture, including dentistry. In fact, the Roman medical writer Celsus wrote on many topics pertaining to dentistry. In Asia, although the Chinese did use silver amalgam fillings as early as 200 B.C., a proclamation from the Qu’ran that prohibited body mutilation prevented the advancement of dental surgery for many years. The first book to focus solely on dentistry, Little Medicinal Book for All Kinds of Diseases and Infirmities of the Teeth by Artzney Buchlein was published in Germany in 1530. Known European dental achievements were mostly French and English in the 16th and 17th century, with James Hunter, an English surgeon, pioneering the idea of teeth transplant. When the English began settling the United States, many of them brought along their dental practices. Notable American dentists during the colonial period include Isaac and John Greenwood and Paul Revere. In the 19th century, America was a hotbed for dentistry related

Dental hygiene plays an important role in oneś life, from infanthood to elderhood oral health is a visual into healthy bodies. Throughout one’s life annual dentist visits are a need to keep a mouth fresh and disease free. Looking back into my own childhood and the first visit, I was happy to be there. In fact, I found this new adventure in the dentist office better than being in a doctor's. Being a small child and coming into the office for a check up, the first face I saw was a dental hygienist. That meeting later motivated me to do all my studying to become one myself.

From a very early age, I had a natural affinity for teeth. I wanted to know how they form, and differ in other individuals. As a toddler, I would grab hold of the staff’s teeth at my local daycare and attempt my own version of a dental inspection. It came quite apparent to my mother that either I had a serious fetish or I was finding a passion for a future profession. Even though my mother loved my curious personality, she wanted me to understand that there are boundaries that I must adhere too. Over time, I stopped playing with stranger’s mouths and started using my hands for more important duties. On Saturdays, after soccer practice, my father would drive us to food banks to volunteer our time. During my time as a volunteer, I did such activities such as feeding the homeless, packing boxes of food for families in need, and assisting the building of homes with habitat humanity. Thankfully, I could continue my development as a community leader throughout college and adulthood.

‘Randi, why would you want to look into someone’s mouth?’ is a question I frequently am asked when I tell someone of my future aspiration of becoming a dentist. Every time I am asked this question I cannot help myself but to chuckle a little because to me becoming a dentist is so much more; to me being a dentist is about becoming a contributing member of the community as well as an advocate of compassion, mentorship, and social justice. Becoming a dentist will allow me to utilize my creative and academic abilities while servicing others. I am fortunate to have the ability to understand complex concepts, ideas, and theories and can simplify them for others, so they may gain their own basic understanding. On the other hand, I am motivated to give thanks for this ability and to offer my service as a dental professional to assist in the health needs of those served and underserved in my community.

It didn’t take my long to grow out of that shy and quiet girl I was at the beginning. The reason behind me breaking out of my shell, fear. I believe in fear. Not the kind of fear that they show on horror movies or the kind that makes you wonder if you are going to get pulled off your bed by something if your leg happens to hang over the edge. I am talking about fear for myself. Fear that I would never be able to accomplish my goals in high school or that I wouldn’t live up to my older brother who was able to snag a full ride to college. I feared waking up and realizing I didn’t have enough friends or wasn’t fun enough. Most of all, I feared letting myself down as well as my family.