My First Visit to the Dentist
One of my earliest memories is going out with my mum to visit the
dentist. It was half past two on a bright, cheery day in spring. Being
only five years old, I was convinced by my mom to visit the dentist
and check out my then milk teeth.
Boy was I excited! I wasn’t so sure what a “dentist” was. I only knew
that I was a truly ‘brave and courageous’ boy, according to my mum, to
agree so readily to the trip. On the way to the dentist, my stomach
grumbled suddenly. My mom said, “Son, shall we get some snack before
we continue with our journey?” So we stopped at a shop, and grabbed
some food and drinks. My stomach felt at ease after that. Half an hour
later, we finally arrived at the dentist.
I wondered at how white and clean the place was. What was this place?
It was an almost empty room with a receptionist behind the counter. On
the wall were many posters. One by one, I started examining them. They
looked familiar; I wondered again, what could this place be? With all
my pent up curiosity, I asked my mom, “Mom, where are we?” Mom didn’t
reply but instead continued reading her magazine that she had been
holding for the past few minutes. So I just sat beside my mom and fell
asleep.
A few minutes later, my mom woke me up and we went into a room. There
was a stranger who was dressed in a white overcoat, and a stethoscope
around his wrinkled neck. He was really ancient with a mop of snow
white hair. At that precise moment, I freaked out. I was certain who
this person was. I screamed and quickly ran out of the room. My mom
and the dental nurse chased after me, I couldn’t escape. I was taken
back to the room and was scolded by my mom. My mom held on to my arm
tightly, I was overwhelmed.
The nurse helped me sit on the dental chair.
On the way home, my mom asks me, “Why did you have your arm behind your back the whole time
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The first person to tell the story would George Jenkins. His parents got divorced when he was young and he’s lived in the ghetto for most of his life. George was always flattered With dental work and tools and it all started when he was only 11 when he went to go get braces. His interest in The work and tools always impressed The dentist and with george curiosity and desirable effort to learn more about the work the dentist began to quiz him on dental tools and Things In the office. The dentist loved George and always loved when he
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(To have a real insight into the daily duties of a dentist, I set aside a period of time last summer where I could acquire some work experience.) I spent 2 weeks at a local general practice offering both private and NHS treatment. I witnessed the close relationships to which the dentist had created with his patients, personally I find meeting and working with new people on a daily basis provides quite a fun stimulating aspect to this career. Whilst shadowing my dentist I witnessed a number of complex procedures such as a dislodged wisdom tooth extraction and many root canal fillings. My experience at this practice showed me that dentistry is a career that is heavily dependent on dentist-patient interactions, alongside other collaborating staff to ensure the correct treatment is given in an efficient and effective manner. I also spent a week at my orthodontist, it was here that it became apparent to me the real extent to which dentistry
Picture yourself with a toothache or someone with poor hygiene and knowing you cannot do anything to change it without a dentist. A dentist is specialized individual that treats the diseases and conditions that affect the oral cavity.
During my high school days, I had an opportunity to visit the dental office frequently accompanying my mother. Her appreciation for the dentist and impressive outcomes inadvertently augmented my interest in dentistry, resulting in the decision to pursue
“Thump” I dropped the phone and grabbed my 9 year old sister and I yelled to get my 14 year old brother
Dentistry appealed to me because of its essential role in medical conditions that contribute to the overall health. While each day presents its own set of unique challenges, the need to provide pain relief is critical. Additionally, the myriad of dental procedures
I spent an early part of my life in a developing country called Bangladesh which was a stark contrast to my life in the United States. Despite living in the capital city of Dhaka, which has a busy urban landscape, what always struck me was the sad state of the people struggling with poverty. There were malnourished children and individuals suffering from diseases on the streets. These memories have stuck with me and inspired me to go into a profession that provides service to people in need. People in my family have a diverse range of profession, but my dentist aunt who has done extensive volunteer work through her profession has always been a great role model for me. Last year, my aunt went on a dental service trip to Ecuador and provided free dental care to people who don’t have access to proper healthcare. These
Every year there is a new system, machine, or dental material that you could use. Dentistry gives you the chance to learn and expand the services you can offer in your practice. You truly become a lifelong learner. This is something that is rather important to me. I remember going to my dental externship and seeing the dentists Cerec, a crown milling unit. I was fascinated by the way that it could take a block and mill it into a crown just from a few scans the dentist took. That cut out lab fees and allowed for the dentist to produce same day crowns. I remember thinking I was made for this industry. I used to get on the dentist’s nerves because, I was always asking questions. My head would always be in his way during procedures because I was so curious about what was going on. He told me dental assistants like me need to go to dental school. Nothing remains the same in this industry. There is always a new, better, and easier way to do
Picture yourself with a tooth ache or someone with poor hygiene and knowing you cannot do anything to change it without a dentist. A dentist is specialized individual that treats the diseases and conditions that affect the oral cavity.
Dentists have been around for thousands of years. Dentistry got its start in the Indus Valley of India And Pakistan. “The earliest history of treating tooth related problems goes all the way back to 7000 BC, where the Indus Valley Civilization shows evidence of treating the mouth for tooth decay. The first method of treatment was bow drills, which were ancient primitive tools used for woodworking and treating tooth problems.” (http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/12/the-history-of-dentistry/)paragrah1 .These industrious would be dentists were master bead makers who used bow drills to cure tooth problems. From the ancient Egyptians to the Greco-Romans to early Chinese civilizations dentists have existed to aid the people with their teeth problems.
My mom woke me the following morning. She had decided to bring me breakfast in bed...