Personal Statement For Dentistry

I am delighted at the idea of a future in dentistry as it is a Combination of my strengths, interests and ambitions. My inquisitive nature and Passion for science provides me with a logical explanation Of otherwise unexplainable phenomena, my artistic skill And manual dexterity shown through not my alevel art but also my silver CREST award for a resistant material project which will give me the skills I need to be successful in this chosen career path.

With a career goal in mind i chose early work experience at an NHS dental practice during my first year of gcses. As well as further work expreince at a private dental practice presenting me a with greater awareness into the variety of environments in which dentists work. Working closely with the dentists i was able to observe common dental procedures such as fillings, simple extractions and root canal treatments. At a placement in partington I had the opportunity to apply a fissure sealant and filling on a clay cast model which i thoroughly enjoyed also I observed how well the dental team work together to provide the best standard of care for their patients which can only be possible through effective communication. These assortment of experiences has clearly potrayed the career diversity and its challenging yet rewarding prospects.
I have partaken in numerous extra cirricular activities that have been enjoyable yet very beneficial at providing me with requisite skills.
As a committed member of young enterprise i was selected for the position as the marketing director considerably increasing my abiltiy to make decisions and to lead a team effectively starting with a rational approach. This also developed my time management skills and enabled me to achieve a higher level of responsibility and reliability in other areas of my
life.

Achieving a silver duke of Edinburgh award has really been a fulfilling and demanding accomplishment. It has shown me the importance of teamwork to achieve a common goal and how effective communication is a vital aspect of this. It gave me the confidence and skills required to lead a team on a number of expeditions.
I have played tennis for many years but my love for the sport grew as I began to represent not only my school but also Hale Barns Tennis Club reaching the Cheshire finals after winning my local road to Wimbledon tournament. Coaching at this tennis club has enabled me to meet people of a variety of different backgrounds and ages teaching me the importance of tact and diplomacy.
Becoming a student mentor has highlighted the importance of building relationships based on trust and has taught me significance of listening carefully before giving advice which I know is so essential in a dentist-patient situation.i further benefited from this as the importance of managing my time effecrtively became apparent, in order to maintain the diligence of my academic studies.

Outside of school helping my community is something that is significant to me which is why I volunteer at the local cultural centre. I volunteer at a weekend supplementary school which is organized by the Altrincham Bayaan Academy where I help teach children how to read Arabic and other religious studies. These experiences have taught me to have an open mind and emphasized how patience is a key attribute when dealing with the general public, especially with the more challenging individuals. With the cultural centre I also coach football on a weekly basis, which I have been doing for many years.

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