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Dental Assistant Personal Statement

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Becoming a dental assistant is something that I have had a desire to do for three years. I had braces for three years, and throughout that time I was in and out of the dental office. Seeing the way these assistants helped my teeth and confidence was amazing. I realize I need to help people. With my background being a CNA for just a little over two years, I have learned to care for people in various ways. Being able to help people the way others have helped me has me striving to give back to people. Being a dental assistant will give me the opportunity to help people in many different ways. Before I visited the dental office, I expected that a dental assistant would just be standing around the dentist giving him tools, and recording what the …show more content…

They did cleanings, record keeping, and various tasks. Including taking x-rays of the teeth, putting the utensils in a sterilizing machine, prepping the exam room, and cleaning the room before and after the appointment. From my many observations, I believe I will enjoy taking x-rays as a dental assistant the most. I feel this way because I have an interest in radiology. Before I fully committed to dentistry, I was aiming to be a radiologist technologist. The way the x-ray process works so quickly and efficiently is fascinating. I will also enjoy the communication aspect. The entire experience between patients and various coworkers seems friendly and inviting. Having that in a workplace is something a strive to have. I really look forward to it. Out of the day-to-day work life of assistants, I observed some things I think I would enjoy the least, which would be patients with anxiety. I observed this in the dental office and it made me nervous just watching. Seeing the fidgeting of the patient's fingers, and the squirming around. Being able to pick up their body language made it very noticeable they were nervous as well. When the patients would start talking more it was an indicator to me that they were trying to put a hold on the procedure. I would try to help them as much as I could, by explaining what I will be doing and how it will help them. I will have to work on working with anxiety to help me overcome this

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