How Did I End Up Here?

 Back in the elementary schools days when your teacher would ask "What do you want to be when you grow up?", I'm almost positive that most kids wouldn't say a dentist. If I'm REALLY being honest, I'm pretty sure I hated going to the dentist. As you can see... I have had a change of heart. At the start of high school I found myself fascinated with the medical field. I wasn't sure what exactly I wanted to do, but I knew I wanted to pursue a career that takes pride in helping others. Through research and a few shadowing opportunities, I began to slowly eliminate options and come to the perfect conclusion; Dentistry. It sounds basic I know, but you truly do not get a better experience than one which is hands-on. Being able to go to practice, interact with the dentist, watch their procedures and help out with minimal tasks allowed me to see how I wanted to build my life around this career.

If you are currently at the stage in which you are debating whether dentistry is the right fit for you, I urge you to shadow and talk to a dentist. I have created a custom email template if you're not exactly sure how to start. Feel free to edit it and customize it to fit your inquiry and area of interest! 

DDS: Don't be discouraged if they turn you down, I can't even begin to tell you how many rejection emails I got. Keep at it, I promise it's worth it!