Cosmetology Has Led Me to Dentistry

Cosmetology has led me to dentistry.

At fifteen, to better support my family financially, I pursued a cosmetology license. For two years, I balanced school, a part-time job and a 1500-hour cosmetology course. Shortly after becoming a licensed esthetician, I was promoted to a team manager and I trained others in technique and use of equipment, distributed work, made quick decisions in a fast-paced environment and accommodated customer complaints. As an esthetician, I did an initial consultation, monitored progress and level of client satisfaction. Between customers, I sanitized the room and sterilized the equipment and prepared necessary product and machinery, which increased my ability to multitask efficiently. I gained leadership skills, as I had to supervise my team despite their seniority. With my clients, I learned the value of effective communication and the ability to target and correct problems to satisfaction. I enjoyed working within a team in an environment with diverse age groups.

As an esthetician, I became interested in the human body and the importance of healthy diet and exercise. I started cosmetology to support my family but I began to realize how much I loved to employ my hands to improve someone else’s quality of life.

Working as an esthetician gave me the confidence that I wanted to work with my hands. Having the privilege of being raised in a family of doctors, my observations of family members in the health field grew into a passion of my own to help others. This desire to help others, coupled with my academic interest in the sciences and love of human interaction, led me to consider dentistry for a career. I personally felt the imperative need of dentistry through my father, who received serious inju...

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...tal school. Research has showed me the necessary creativity to solve convoluted problems, which are applicable in treating patients in a clinical setting.

Growing up with financial troubles has fostered empathy for those less privileged in our community and has taught me to be open-minded to others’ circumstances, appreciate diversity and to be unprejudiced, which I believe is an essential tool as a dentist who deals with a variety of social groups. Besides continuing to live in America, completing my studies and practicing in this country would be the highest honor. I am strong in both mentality and fitness and possess the disposition to undertake the demands of being a dental student and a dentist. I am wholly committed to my future career and coupled with my academic prowess and work experience, I believe I am competent aspirant in this demanding profession.