homework, no matter how busy she was. She’d patiently explain math problems, help me memorize spelling words, and always encouraged me to keep trying, even when I felt like giving up. A few years ago, she decided to go back to school to become a dental assistant. I did what she did with me. I helped write her flashcards and helped her memorize them. I remember her teaching me about so many things that go on in the mouth, even though I don’t remember anything she taught me. I know she doesn’t remember…
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through three majors at Virginia State University until I found the career that fits me. I chose to become a dental assistant for a couple of reasons. I grew up in a single-parent home, and money was scarce. My mother did not finish high school because she got pregnant with my oldest sister. So, finishing school and starting a career was important to her and me. My grandmother was a dental assistant for many years. She is the one who introduced me to her field of worked and motivated me to follow in her…
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A Dental Assistant plays a very important role in a dental office. They help keep the place running as smooth as possible. They have many tasks they need to do to help the dentist out prior, during, and after each procedure. As with the many tasks, there are also many ways for a Dental Assistant to move up in the field. One way to move up is to become an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). In the state of Ohio, before becoming an EFDA, the assistant must first become a Certified Dental…
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I choose dental assistant because I have always wanted to work in a health care profession. I enjoy working with people in dental clinic setting. Although dental assistant is an exciting career and highly rewarding but most importantly exciting because I like helping people. In the last decades’ dental assistant has become a highly emphasized professional career path like nurse and other medical professions. In my essay I will argue the pros and cons of dental assistant profession. To complete dental…
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both had dentures and I had limited educated about dental care. This lack of knowledge led to a lot of cavities and a broken tooth while eating. It was a great feeling getting my tooth fixed and cleaned by a dentist. This experience planted the seed of becoming a dentist in my mind. It seemed so out…
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counselor suggested a career in Dental Assistance. This career seems suitable to my personality, but was not sure about it. At that moment, I was ready for a positive change but was not sure where it was headed. Now that I am in the middle of my goal not only will I complete it, but I decided to make it into a long-term goal.…
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utilize my time by working as a Dental Assistant for which I later hired as. Initially, it was exciting and full of learning opportunities which was afforded to me by my boss, Dr. Ross, but later he taught me what qualities and the type of person I should thrive to become. This was my first job, so like anyone else I was very eager to participate, help and be someone who my boss depends upon. Cross contamination and patient care were the two most important aspects of a dental practice as instructed by…
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Dental Hygiene is a practice and service that promotes the health of people, that being one of the major reasons why I am interested in the Dental Field. I recognize the importance in oral health and helping others. My personal dental background has also very largely impacted my decision to become a Dental Hygienist. Improving others lives and their health is the central reason that impacted my decision to become a Dental Hygienist. Poor oral health can lead to other very serious health issues…
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Dental Prophylaxis technician (hygienist) as well as a Dental Assistant technician. • Red Cross Dental Coordinator, trained 11 interns on dental policies/procedures saving 7.7K hours/$300k • Led Dental Readiness, coordinated with 29 heath monitors to ensure 6K+ members ready for deployments • Efforts in Records and Education and Training sections led to 3 time award of Dental Clinic of the year • Lead for Oral Surgery section, aided in…
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Dental Hygiene: Career Highlights Introduction “Dental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases both to protect teeth and gums, and also to protect patient’s total health” (ADHA “1” www.adha.org). Hygienist is in demand in general dental practices and in specialty practices such as periodontics or pediatric dentistry. Depending on the level of education and experience achieved. Dental hygienists can apply their skills and knowledge to…
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