Dentistry Personal Statement

My reason for wanting to pursue a career in Dentistry was initially sparked by an interest in healthcare, where I felt I could have a direct impact on the wellbeing of patients. Through my work experience I gained a broad understanding of the importance of effective dental care, particularly by preventing and treating dental diseases that could have detrimental effects on the overall health and comfort of patients. It is this aspect of dentistry that has inspired me to apply for this course.
In 2016 I attended a workshop at the Newcastle University dental hospital. Whilst there I participated in a practical session where I was able to perform a filling on an artificial tooth, as well as learning about the clinical equipment used. My decision to study dentistry has been reinforced by
From this experience I learnt that dentists need to be able to remain calm and be able to carry out treatments safely and in a limited amount of time when in situations of high stress. My ability to work effectively under pressure and my time management skills would allow me to handle these situations well. At one of the dental surgeries I visited, I got to shadow various members of the dental team including a dental hygienist, a private dentist, an oral surgeon and the dental technicians in the lab. This gave me a greater appreciation of how the dental team work together and the close interactions amongst different dental specialists, as well as highlighting the many career opportunities available to dental graduates.
Outside of school, I am currently completing my Gold DofE award through Explorer Scouts.
Having done several challenging group expeditions at each level of the award, I