Pediatric Dentistry Personal Statement

Children make life interesting and spontaneous, which is why I firmly believe I would love pediatric dentistry. Children have always been a prominent part of my life--from teaching them how to play soccer at soccer camps to teaching them about the Bible in Sunday school. From these past experiences, I can say patience and creativity are the keys to success when it comes to working with children. Patience to teach them and keep them under control and creativity to keep them interested and craving for more.
A successful career begins with proper education. The first step of my goal to be a pediatric dentist is to obtain my Associate in Science degree from Catawba Valley Community College. My plans after CVCC are to transfer to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, then apply to the UNC School of Dentistry DDS Program, and lastly apply to the Graduate Pediatric Dentistry Program at UNC. I have shadowed dentists in private pediatric practices who have provided me with a detailed understanding of a career in pediatric dentistry. Although pediatric dentistry requires a great deal of school
It is incredible to see dental assistants, hygienists, and dentists give up their time and comfort. They offer their dental services for free in developing countries to give patients the care that they desperately need. A volunteer dentist who has inspired me to one day be a dental missionary is Dr. Penland. Every year, during the summer, he makes a trip to a foreign country to offer his dental skills free of charge to those who cannot afford it; meanwhile, he shares the beautiful message of the Gospel. Dr. Penland is one of the most benevolent people I know. I hope to one day be a dentist who inspires others just like Dr. Penland inspired