Monday, May 7, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Journal #31
My job shadowing experience was really fun. I was able to watch my dentist work on a lot of old people's teeth. Most everybody I know would find that disgusting, but I actually was intrigued by the intricacy in the dental work that dentists have to preform. I can definitely see myself being a dentist in the near future. I learned a lot about the work that has to go into becoming a dentist. There are seven sub-categories, as one may call it, in being a dentist. When you go to dental school, you have to decide which type of dentist you want to be. Technically, a general practicing dentist would be able to do things like braces, pull wisdom teeth, and even preform root canals, but that would take a lot of skill on the dentist's part, so basically it is up to the individual themselves if they want to be extensive in their work.
The experience itself was rather exhilarating. I was able to get the behind the scenes look at what it is like to be a dentist. Prior to job shadowing, I did not know what I wanted to do in the dental field. I was looking into oral surgery, but after shadowing Dr. Burris, I decided I would like to just be a dentist. The setting is much more personal, and you are able to continually see patients time and time again. You can also become close with the people you work with. My dentist is really close with all of his dental hygienists, which is something I look forward to in the job.
Overall, my job shadowing experience went rather well. I learned a lot of useful information regarding the field, as well as advice on schooling and such. I think that my career is definitely decided after being able to see the work put in to being a dentist. I cannot wait to start college and begin the journey toward becoming a dentist.
The experience itself was rather exhilarating. I was able to get the behind the scenes look at what it is like to be a dentist. Prior to job shadowing, I did not know what I wanted to do in the dental field. I was looking into oral surgery, but after shadowing Dr. Burris, I decided I would like to just be a dentist. The setting is much more personal, and you are able to continually see patients time and time again. You can also become close with the people you work with. My dentist is really close with all of his dental hygienists, which is something I look forward to in the job.
Overall, my job shadowing experience went rather well. I learned a lot of useful information regarding the field, as well as advice on schooling and such. I think that my career is definitely decided after being able to see the work put in to being a dentist. I cannot wait to start college and begin the journey toward becoming a dentist.
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