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  • International Dentist Personal Statement Sample Pakistani

    I was raised in a family in which several members were successfully and happily engaged in medicine and dentistry. My father was a dentist and there was an assumption in the family that I would follow him, however I was not particularly drawn to dentistry. At school I had a vague hope, like most young people, to earn a living in a way that would be of benefit to others but had no firm idea as to how this might be achieved. I chose the ‘pre-medical’ academic path in grade 11 only because of an interest in Biology but was still unsure what career to pursue. One day, my father’s assistant was called away from the clinic because of a family emergency and I was asked to help for several days. It was a life-changing experience. Seeing grimaces of pain being rapidly transformed into smiles of relief and gratitude was very impressive, as was the caring professionalism I witnessed, and the resulting trust and confidence shown by the patients. By the end of those few days, my mind was made up and I have never since regretted my choice of career. My goal is to qualify to practice in the US and to specialize in orthodontics and craniofacial anomalies, especially the treatment of cleft palates which cause such distress and can be so radically repaired. Having a highly experienced and skilled dentist as a father was an enormous help during my studies. He was always there to help, advise, and encourage, and my vacations were spent in his clinic helping and observing.  Thus, my practical skill always exceeded that of my fellow students who would sometimes seek help from me. I was always happy to share my skills and knowledge with them and found great satisfaction in doing so. After dental school, I served one year of internship in a government teaching hospital working under the guidance of expert and caring professionals which I completed in 2007. I dealt with a high volume of cases and consequently I gained exposure to a very wide range of dental and oral diseases which enabled me to hone my techniques and to develop vital diagnostic skills. Following completion of my internship, I set up my own practice with the object of providing affordable dental care as widely as possible in the local community. I set out to develop interpersonal skills, creating positive relationships with patients. I made a firm decision to treat each patient as an individual worthy of respect rather than as a set of x-rays and notes and was particularly successful in reassuring and treating fearful patients. Leading a team and being responsible for all the commercial aspects of the practice was highly challenging being so young but I created a happy and effective team and received excellent feedback from patients. I have undertaken significant voluntary and subsidized work with poorer patients, in providing oral and dental health education and, since arriving in the US, by assisting in charity projects.  This exposure has been humbling and highly satisfying and has made me realize that providing free or subsidized treatment and education to those who have lacked opportunities in life is an obligation rather than a choice and it is my intention to do so both in the US and in Pakistan throughout my career. After arriving in the US in 2015 to join my wife, I faced significant challenges. Working full-time while preparing for the NBE in a new culture and environment called for substantial reserves of determination, resolve and time management. At times, it has been necessary for me to take unskilled jobs to help support my family, but I have chosen ‘customer facing’ roles to perfect my English and to acquire experience of relating to people of a wide variety of social and ethnic backgrounds and have enjoyed doing so.  However, I have also sought as much exposure to the US dental environment as possible and have attended numerous workshops and read technical journals to keep abreast of current developments in dentistry. I have also had the opportunity to undertake observerships and to work as a Dental Assistant to a highly skilled and experienced orthodontist. This last experience confirmed my choice of a specialty. I am an enthusiastic amateur artist and musician and the esthetic potential in dentistry has always drawn me and I hope to combine my technical skill, knowledge and understanding of esthetics for the benefit of my patients. To summarize: I have an excellent academic record and eight years of post-qualification professional experience acquired in various environments that have exposed me to a very wide variety of conditions and patients. I have created and run a successful practice demonstrating an ability to relate well with patients, fellow professionals, and staff. I have familiarized myself with the local dental environment as far as possible and kept up to date with recent developments and advances in techniques, diagnostic tools, and materials. I undertake to work with exceptional diligence and commitment to excel within the program and in my career beyond it. Thank you for considering my application. International Dentist Personal Statement Sample Pakistani Applicant

  • General Dentistry Residency Personal Statement

    What I most prize in my life as a dentist is healing wounds, especially those that cannot heal without the warmth and compassion of the human touch, in combination with the correct dental treatment. As a person who relishes diversity, I now speak three languages since I started learning Spanish in high school and have put a lot of effort into this language over the years. Spanish is important to me because I want to be able to speak the language of so many of our underserved. I hope to be selected for a Residency Position in General Dentistry in your especially distinguished program because of my readiness and passion for long hours on my feet treating as many patients as I can in a location with diverse settings. I traveled to India for the first time in the summer of 2009 to help with a medical and dental mission and it was on this first mission that I became certain that my calling would be dentistry. I went with my church to Amritsar, India, where we worked with local people in a community, and I helped to forge a relationship with these same people over the course of four successive summers. We had the opportunity to serve children and adults through health education as well as providing them with medical and dental supplies and attention. I quickly noticed that many people in this area had dental issues and mouth pain. In fact, one man wrapped his jaw with a handkerchief to keep a piece of wood and a leaf in his mouth to alleviate the pain. When I inquired as to why this was the case, I received the same basic answer every time that I asked the question: oral health care was seen as something that was simply reserved for the wealthy. I hope to be selected to your competitive Residency Program in General Dentistry, at least in part, because of my profound passion for helping the underserved, here in America as well as in other still more desperate parts of the globe such as India. I also hope to contribute to the diversity of the program as an immigrant from South Korea, I understand cultural differences and take pride in my ability to effectively treat people from all backgrounds. After moving to the USA in 1998, I was the only person fluent in English in my family, and I have served as the translator in one way or another ever since. My family duties included helping with all the paperwork to gain permanent residency. As I began college, I faced difficulties maintaining my grades during my first two years because my family was facing deportation; and I was needed at all the hearings to translate and complete the paperwork. When the deportation letter came in 2006, my family was devastated, and the frequent trials lasted through 2009. Thus, I postponed attending college so I could focus on helping my family. In October of 2010, we were finally granted permanent US residency. This was a great blessing for my family, and I found myself eligible for financial aid. Since then, I have been able to dedicate myself entirely to my studies. For the last few years, I have been volunteering and shadowing at local clinics and have put in many hours watching and learning from amazing dental professionals, practicing my dexterity, artistry, science, communication – connecting with and comforting people. I look for ways to improve my skill while performing procedures by actively interacting with faculty and professors, so that I can provide optimal care for the patient. As a result of the clinical and didactic education provided by participation in your residency program, I will become still more skillful, knowledgeable, and well-rounded, a highly teachable dentist. I especially enjoy challenging situations. For example, I recently had a 70-year-old patient, who was very demanding with lofty expectations. Upon clinical examination, the patient had rampant caries and multiple teeth that were non-restorable. To produce the treatment plan that was acceptable to both patient and faculty, I spoke to different specialty departments for their professional opinion. The most challenging aspect of treating this patient was setting a realistic expectation for the outcome. I educated the patient about what must happen, such as extraction and periodontal therapy. By educating the patient about the multiple options for replacing the lost teeth, I learned a valuable lesson about the importance of considering all possibilities out of respect for patient autonomy. By participating in your residency program, I hope to see many more patients and be able to advance my clinical skills so that I can be well-equipped for my career over the long term. As a dental student, I participated in dental outreach to the Dominican Republic providing free dental treatment for those who could not otherwise afford it. We also educated patients young and old about prevention and simple tooth brushing and flossing. I take pride in the oral health of my patients and the people of the community that I serve. Your residency program will provide me with the opportunity to clinically sharpen my skills and take responsibility for the patient’s oral health guidance under the supervision and feedback of very experienced and knowledgeable faculty members and my fellow colleagues. My compassion has been the central force that has driven me to become a dentist. I have learned how to connect with people and make them feel comfortable by exuding empathy and compassion. I look forward to being selected for a residency position at a comprehensive dental hospital, where residents can learn about dentistry from experienced practitioners. Upon completion of your program, I plan to practice dentistry in underserved communities while also volunteering with organizations that provide dental care in impoverished and rural areas around the globe. Thank you for considering my application. General Dentistry Residency Personal Statement

  • Dental School Give a Kid a Smile Day

    Perhaps the most vital aspect of my candidacy for your program at XXXX University is that I am very dedicated to my professional performance and highly motivated and determined to achieve my professional goals. I have dreamed of becoming a dentist for many years. Even as a child, perhaps especially as a child, I was well aware of the pain and dread associated with dental problems. I am very attracted to dentistry because of the great challenge and opportunity. The chance to see my clients walking out of my practice with a big smile and a great sense of relief and confidence for me will be sheer joy. I know I am going to get there. Generally speaking, if someone dedicates themselves entirely to their priority in life, they meet with success. And for me, this will distinguish me as one of the most dedicated students in the program at XXXX's School of Dental Medicine. While I look forward to supporting myself, I am not materialistic; the quality of existence found through service to others draws me, the privilege of alleviating pain. I see the practice of dentistry as a form of social work, and I am motivated by my love for my community. I especially look forward to the precious little and half terrorized--children that will come to me for help, putting them at ease and ensuring that they understand that I genuinely care about them. They will be able to sense that I am doing this out of profound affection and a hunger to help. I have many hours of experience shadowing dental assistants at XXXX Dental Care Centre in Granite City. I also volunteered for Giving a Kid a Smile Day, hosted by my university. I know a great deal about dentistry tools, and I am familiar with correct dentistry terminology with hands-on experience in patient care; these experiences have confirmed that dentistry is the right career choice for me. I have always worked well in a team environment, and I am willing to go the extra mile to achieve my goals. I believe that I have the necessary drive and passion for excelling and succeeding in your program. I believe a person's smile is one of their most important assets in life, and it is my passion to help every person obtain the best possible smile; I am well aware that many, especially the neediest in society, do not have the opportunity to take care of their teeth. My central goal is to contribute to the movement to change that. I would especially appreciate the opportunity to study dental medicine at XXXX University so that I may achieve my dream of looking at one of the top dental schools in the country at the same time that I can stay close to home and enjoy the full support of my family. I am very conscientious and well organized, with a great sense of humor, and I want nothing in life as much as I want to become a first-class, outstanding dentist. Thus, I feel that I am a strong candidate for your program. I was born and raised in Alton, Illinois, and this past May; I graduated from XXXX University with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. I wish to continue my studies in my home state, and this is of utmost importance to me; as it is in my home town and I want to achieve my long-term goal of running my family practice here and be able to give back something of great value to my community The course that I dream of is providing excellent dental care with fees on a sliding scale according to income. I will take particular joy in treating needy minority children at no cost and developing an educational center to teach people about the importance of dental hygiene. Accumulating money and possessions has little interest to me. Instead, I live to serve and help people who need me because of the sheer joy this gives me. I want to thank you for considering my application. Dental School Give a Kid a Smile Day

  • DDS Degree Dentist from Iraq

    I came to America from my native Iraq three years ago. I distinguish myself through determination and dedication, which won me a place on Iraq’s Olympic Swimming Team and serve with distinction with the US Army as a translator and cultural adviser. Working with the United States Army enhanced my ability to work in a team environment and learn organizational skills and discipline, which has a great deal to do with why I am still alive. I was granted permanent residency in the US as a token of appreciation for my service. Now, I want to apply my organizational and problem-solving skills to the benefit of dentistry. I finished dental school at the University of Baghdad in 2005. It is my goal to be enabled to practice dentistry in the US and to provide skillful, knowledgeable, and caring treatment to my patients. If you walk into the waiting room of a dentist in the US, you are likely to see a group of relaxed-looking people reading magazines. If you observe the clientele of a free dental clinic in Iraq, you will see many distressed people with swollen faces and pain-filled eyes. When you have witnessed the latter, as I have, you appreciate dentistry in a whole new light. Seeing the almost immediate relief of pain available under the care of a skilled dentist seems miraculous. My cousin was a dentist in Iraq who gave some of his time to patients unable to pay for treatment and invited me to visit the free clinic; it changed my life. I also recalled a time when my father had suffered an oral abscess, and his pain was relieved immediately following a visit to a dentist. My original goal, at that time, was to follow my sister into medicine. Still, I then began to consider dentistry because of the appeal of being able to relieve pain so quickly and thoroughly.  I also became aware that much oral and dental pain and teeth loss is preventable with good primary health education and the importance of oral health for general health and well-being.  These experiences fired my interest, and I subsequently enrolled to study dentistry at the University of Baghdad in Iraq and qualified to practice in my country.  During my studies, I undertook voluntary work in various hospitals and clinics and learned much about different techniques and specialties but, as importantly, about treating patients with genuine care and trying to achieve the best possible outcome for each patient. It seemed to me that dentistry was an art as much as a science offering the possibilities of relieving pain, improving appearance, enabling people to eat a regular diet, and, not least, giving people the priceless gift of a smile. Once I had obtained my degree, I practiced for a brief period. However, circumstances in my country were such that various obstacles and barriers prevented me from efficiently continuing to work as a dentist. So, I accepted employment as a translator and cultural adviser with the US forces. This service gave me experience in teamwork, planning and organizing, and discipline. It may also have saved my life in a very violent time. Following my service with the US military, I was enabled to move to the United States and given permanent residency in appreciation for my work. Since arriving in the US, I have worked as a Dental Assistant in various settings and with multiple patients.  This has been a valuable exercise in helping me to become accustomed to a new culture and dental environment. I am now ready for the ‘next step,’ which is to qualify to practice dentistry in this country. It is my intention, once qualified, to donate some of my time to a free clinic to give something back to the US, which has been so good to me. I would also hope to be involved in furthering the provision of education on the importance of routine dental and oral care in poorer communities. My first job in the USA upon arrival was as a retail manager. I consider the skills I acquired and applied in that period to be applicable to most professions. I was required to supervise, motivate, direct, plan, and budget while providing excellent customer service. This was a challenging experience during which I learned many valuable lessons. The aspect of the job that I enjoyed most was in delivering training; I discovered a love of teaching that I might not otherwise have found, and I hope to have the opportunity to train dentists and dental assistants in the future. As a member of the Iraq national swimming team selected for the Olympic squad. I grew accustomed to dedicated, regular, disciplined training, and the ability to focus entirely on the ‘job at hand.’ I see this as relevant to my application. I have happily worked with people of many diverse cultural and social backgrounds. I appreciate the importance of being culturally sensitive generally and its particular importance in the field of health care. I have a particular interest in implant surgery and hope to be able to assist in research in this area of study. It is my aim to specialize in orthodontics after completing a doctoral program. I am aware that dentistry programs attract many well-qualified applicants. However, I genuinely regard myself as an exceptional candidate. , I have experience practicing as a dentist, and I have substantial experience in this country working as a highly effective dental assistant. I have what it takes to become a successful participant in the program and will fully dedicate myself to excellence. Thank you for considering my application. DDS Degree Dentist from Iraq

  • Residency Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Syrian

    Born in Damascus and immigrating to the USA 15 years ago, I have successfully adapted my Middle Eastern identity to my new character as a professional that has fully Americanized. I have dental degrees from my native Syria (1996) and my DMD from the University of Pittsburgh. As a result of my remarkably elevated level of discipline and the fact that I am a hard worker, I feel strongly that I would be able to contribute a lot of energy to your residency program due to my dedication and good cheer. I love the broad diversity of oral and maxillofacial surgery: Orthognathic, Cosmetic, TMJ, Dentoalveolar, Implants, Pathology, Trauma, and Reconstruction. I especially enjoy studying, making presentations, and having discussions with my colleagues. My father, a University of Pittsburgh-trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon introduced me to dentistry and surgery, watching him operate and listening to his lectures. The greatest strength, however, which I hope to bring to your program, is over ten years of surgical experience. I became a workaholic after participating in an internship in 2001 at the University of XXXX Southwestern Medical Center /XXXX Hospital. It was a packed and stressful program, and we had three residents quit that year; yet we all stood up and managed to get the job done through teamwork. Although successful, I want to give up my current practice and return to a residency position because of my passion for learning and advancement in the field. I look forward to this coming October, when I will have the privilege of completing an externship /rotation in Washington, DC. I have been staying current and augmenting my knowledge base through ongoing study over the past few years with many continuing education courses related to our field. I want very much to dedicate my life to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. I look forward to a life of service here in America as a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. I also would like to spend lengthy periods working to promote Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in my native Syria. I look forward to serving someday as a faculty member at Damascus University and working in private practice in Damascus. I have a facility with language and speak an increasing amount of Spanish in addition to my native Arabic. I respect those surgeons who work for public hospitals and non-profit organizations like UNICEF and Doctors without Borders, operating in Developing countries. These surgeons are my role models, and I hope to give a large part of my professional energy in the future to such an initiative. I am concerned for my native Syria, especially as conditions continue to deteriorate further, and I hope to help at some point. My father has held many high academic positions, such as the chairperson of the Arab Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dean of the Dental School at Damascus University, and he continues to inspire me. Like him, I feel strongly that my long-term goal of combining the teaching of the science of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery along with long hours operating in public hospitals to be my destiny, my service to my people and humanity at large. I will treasure your program as a learning experience and an opportunity to serve that will continue to prepare me for ongoing, lifelong learning. Residency Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Syrian

  • DDS Applicant American in Pre-Med Course

    My uncle and brother are dentists, so dentistry was certainly a career that I considered when I left school, but I decided that I would pursue a business career. I graduated summa cum Laude with a GPA of 4.0 in Business from the University of XXXX. Still, I soon decided that a business career would not provide the necessary satisfaction. I wanted to help people directly and personally, and when I compared my working day to that of my brother, I concluded that he provides the kind of satisfaction that I seek from a career. When I reconsidered dentistry, it appealed to me in several ways. In addition to its ‘hands-on’ and the daily interaction with patients, I was also struck by the incredible variety of the work, diagnostic, pain relief, preventative as well as reparative, and esthetic. I once saw the tremendous effect that esthetic dental surgery could have. A young woman I knew was transformed from a retiring person who rarely smiled or even spoke into a cheerful, confident person with the help of a skilled dentist, and I never forgot this event. Having made my choice, I am determined to seek some experience and training to change my career route and undertake extensive reading and online research into dentistry. I spent eight months working as a dental assistant when I undertook all the usual routine duties of an assistant and was able to observe dentists undertaking both standard and complex procedures. I particularly enjoyed dealing with the patients and putting them at ease if they appeared nervous. Unfortunately, it was necessary to curtail this introduction into dentistry as I needed more lucrative employment to fund my pre-med studies. However, this experience fully confirmed my choice. I have also entered a ‘pre-med’ program at the University of XXX. The program provides a good grounding in General Science, Biology, and Chemistry, which will prepare me for the DDS program. From my research, I know that many people in the US do not realize the importance of routine dental care for their dental, oral, and general health and fail to carry it out. I hope to spread information about preventative dental care to poorer communities during the program and participate in free dental clinics for the underserved. It is my firm intention, once qualified, to give part of my time to such activities. A dentist is a highly regarded and well-rewarded professional who should ‘pay something back to society, and I fully intend to do so. I am extremely excited by the advances in dentistry, such as the use of laser technology, computer imaging, and new materials and techniques in orthodontics. I hope to assist in research or trials to further such advances. I have carefully considered the demands that a challenging DDS program will make. I am determined to apply myself fully to the program and excel. I am sure I have the intellectual capacity, the personal commitment, and the drive to do so. I know there will be many well-qualified applicants for places in the program. However, I do regard myself as an excellent candidate. My bachelor's degree results and awards will provide an assurance that I am a diligent and intelligent person who is used to ‘going the extra mile’ in his work; my preparation for entry to the program has been both practical and academic and has provided a good understanding of the dental working environment; my main recommendation, however, is a passionate interest in dentistry and in becoming a skilled, knowledgeable and effective practitioner. DDS Applicant American in Pre-Med Course

  • Prosthodontics Masters MSc Dental Esthetics

    Pleased with my level of success at only twenty-seven, I attribute my level of achievement to a lot of arduous work and an excellent environment that always encouraged education. I grew up in the KSA appreciating the value of an international education, and multi-cultural experiences, in an atmosphere of commitment to our community, always aiming for the ideal of bettering the lives of those that we are blessed to share our lives with. I have worked extremely hard for many years now to attain the position that I have long sought after, serving as a full-time clinical instructor in the Department of Prosthodontics at XXXX University’s College of Dentistry. Having in many ways mastered the field that I have chosen in my home country and dedicated to life-long education for constant enhancement of one’s own skills and resources; along with my people, I seek continued education at one of the world’s highest ranking master’s programs in Prosthodontics. I need the M.Sc. Degree in Prosthodontics and subsequently a doctorate and at the same time earning certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics so that I can continue my life’s work more effectively here in Saudi Arabia. Dental esthetics has become of increasing importance in my country, especially since the advent of new, exciting materials that have come to replace gold, having a much more life-like appearance as well as better contributing to the general oral health of the patient. We are working mightily in Saudi Arabia to stay up near the forefront in implant dentistry.  I look forward to many decades to come of teaching and research, continuing to publish in journals in my field; and, in addition, always staying active with hands-on experience. In terms of my professional goals beyond graduation, I want to serve my community and country by becoming a faculty member in the Prosthodontic Department at XXXX University. I ask for your support by accepting me into your program; especially as far as I am dedicated to using my position in the University to assume a leading role in the Saudi Board of Prosthodontics for the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia, in addition to contributing to ongoing research in our discipline.  Through active research and involvement in the extended dental professional community, I hope to help establish my university as an academic leader in Prosthodontics, patients care, research, and reflection, not just for Saudi Arabia, but throughout the Middle East. . I want to thank you for your consideration of my application, and I keenly look forward to meeting your academic community dedicated to the enhancement of the smile. We all see the smile as a curve that helps to set things straight. I find enormous contentment in the privilege of laboring on behalf of the smile of my people. Even on a spiritual level, a beautiful smile is sublime communication and I show my pride in this field by working as diligently as I can in the struggle to promote our commonly held, professional ideals. Prosthodontics Masters MSc Dental Esthetics

  • MS Degree Personal Statement Orthodontics

    As a young man and a dentist from Syria who has only been in America for a little over one year, the two high points in my career so far as a dentist are completing a dental radiology course in Massachusetts through the Dental Society of Boston and my current position, studying in an Advanced Implantology International Postgraduate Training Program at the University of XXXX. I have also gained valuable experience working as a dental assistant here in America. This is why I came to America, to continue my education in dentistry with the finest education available on the planet. It would be a special honor for me to be accepted to your distinguished master's Program in Orthodontics at Jackson University. I finished my undergraduate studies and earned my BS Degree in Dentistry from Kalamoon University in my native Syria in February of 2012. As soon as I earned my degree, I got on a plane and flew to the USA. This is because, for the past 2.5 years, Syria has descended into a brutal civil war and the lives of me, and my family were in danger; so, we all left for safe havens. The day after I landed in the USA, I began looking for work in my field, dentistry, but especially Orthodontics. Within a couple of weeks of my arrival, I was working as a Dental Assistant for XXXX Endodontic, in XXXX, MA, observing and assisting Dr. Mohamed XXXX primarily with root canals as well as general dentistry. Since Orthodontics is the center of my world, however, it was a special honor for me to contribute all that I could to XXXX Braces, in West Bridgewater, MA in May and June of 2012, observing and assisting Dr. XXXX in the development of treatment plans and general preparations for patients. My parents are citizens of Saudi Arabia who raised me in Syria, so they went to Saudi Arabia. But I am not a Saudi citizen and while I could have entered the country with my family, I would not have been able to progress as a dentist. What I wanted was to continue to study dentistry to become the most highly qualified Orthodontist possible. I made an incredibly excellent choice coming to America. Most fortunately, the US government granted me political asylum from the current government of my country, President Bashar Al-Asaad. While I studied near the capital Damascus, I am from Aleppo. My hometown is currently under siege by thousands of foreign forces from Lebanon funded and trained by Iran. The war has become increasingly international with the presence of these Iranian proxy militias. We do not know what will happen. With both Russia and China backing the current government and sectarian religious conflict engulfing the entire region, again igniting neighboring Iraq, all case scenarios look bleak. The only thing that concerns me is that someday when the shooting stops, they are going to need dentists as well as doctors, a day when doctors and dentists will be able to work in Syria without being shot themselves. I love everything about America, especially its diversity. I hope to make America my long-term home. I also hope, however, that conditions will someday improve in my country of origin so that I will be able to at least participate in if not organize and lead dental missions to Syria so that I will be able to make the maximum contribution possible to my people, to oral health care in the new Syria that will take shape after the war is over. My dental school in Syria is still functioning, but with only a small fraction of the students that it once had. The sound of rocket fire and the sight of burnt-out vehicles littering the highways was enough to dissuade about half of my classmates from continuing their studies. Among those of us who continued to study, many of my fellow students began to simply disappear, one or two at a time, sometimes three. After completing my degree, I sought asylum in America because I knew that my life was in grave danger in Syria. I want to emphasize, however, that I feel myself to be neutral in the current conflict, not taking sides, as I am a healer not a fighter. I want to work with all parties concerned to bring adequate dental care to a new Syria. I would prefer, for example, to never be considered an enemy of the Russians and Chinese; rather, I want to work with them one day in the future. Syria will need enormous help after the war is over and I want to have maintained my neutrality so that I will be able to work with the world-wide oral health community at some point in time, and it is my hope that Russia and China will contribute to a new Syria, not just the old one that is now dying. Personally, I feel as if I have already fought my war by completing dental school in a war zone under regular fire. I did not become a dentist to simply die. I am a young man with my life ahead of me. I want to see thousands of faces of people that I can help. I want to make my patients smile for the next half century. Most of all, however, I wish to emphasize that I am in no hurry to return to Syria. I fully imagine that hostilities will persist for years to come in some form, and I do not want to return even on a mission until political hostilities have ceased. 100% of my focus is on my immediate goal of earning the master's degree in Orthodontics in your distinguished program at XXXX University. Orthodontics is my life’s work, making people smile, helping them to be beautiful and handsome as well as healthy. My most profound dream is to contribute to the diversity of your program as a Syrian dentist and I thank you for considering my application to your program. MS Degree Personal Statement Orthodontics

  • DDS International Dentist Application Indian

    If you were to observe patients in the waiting room of a dentist’s office in the US, you would see a group of relaxed looking people reading magazines. If you looked at the queue of those waiting for treatment at a free dental camp in India, you would see many swollen and pain filled faces. I have assisted at several such camps, and I have felt privileged to have done so and to have been rewarded by the smiles of relief of patients as they went home. My early dental experience convinced me of the importance of preventative education since many conditions that we treated were highly preventable. I am keen to promote basic dental health education in the future both in India and in the US. I am also determined to give some of my time to providing free dental services to those unable to afford it and to treat them with the same respect and care that would be given to the most important or wealthy patient. I was drawn to the idea of a career in dentistry because of a girl I knew when I was at school. Her teeth were in a terrible state, she was afraid not only to smile but was reluctant even to speak, she had no confidence and seemed to be alone most of the time. I saw her by chance after a gap of a year or two and she was transformed, her teeth had been veneered. She was pretty, smiling, confident and obviously happy. This experience fired an interest in dentistry and this increased when I considered the several aspects of dentistry: prevention, pain relief, diagnosis, and esthetics. Here was a way that I could be useful to the world. I had always wanted to ‘make a difference’ rather than merely ‘make a living’ and this was an excellent way to do it. In 2003 I was accepted into one of the most prestigious dental schools in India straight from school and this was a positive experience, I enjoyed my studies, especially the practical work and interaction with patients. I was always among the top 10 in my class, I received academic awards and was elected to serve as secretary of the Students’ Association. I began my career in 2007 and gained wide practical experience and assisted senior dentists with complex treatments. Since moving to the US, I have undertaken an observership so that I could ‘keep in touch’ and learn about the dental environment in this country and now feel ready to join the program to enable me to practice here. It is my hope, eventually, to specialize in orthodontics. I am aware that there will be many professionally qualified applicants for the program. However, I do consider myself to be an excellent candidate. I excelled in my dental studies to date which will provide confirmation of my diligence and ability, it is my firm intention to excel in the program if selected. I have considerable experience of treating patients whilst in training and since qualifying and in assisting in complex treatments. Most importantly, I offer a passionate desire to extend and broaden my skills and knowledge. DDS International Dentist Application Indian

  • Orthodontics Masters Saudi Arabian Applicant

    The XXXX School is my first choice for studying towards the master's degree in Orthodontics for a variety of reasons. I particularly appreciate the way in which your program has such a broad range of offerings in terms of clinical training possibilities. I am convinced that there is a symbiotic relationship between the world-class quality of your program, on the one hand, and the singularly prominent level of culture and development of the greater San Francisco area on the other. No other program could serve as a better springboard upon which to launch a distinguished career that will enable me to make major contributions to the advancement of Orthodontics in my home country, Saudi Arabia. I am also attracted to the fact that the XXXX School is recognized as one of the leading programs in the world and well known internationally. I also appreciate the fact that many of its course offerings are unique, as are many of the distinguished publication track records of your faculty. I am keenly excited about the prospect of studying under or working with as many of your faculty members as possible, but I particularly look forward to learning from Dr. ____ since the focus of much of her research aligns with my own research interests in the relationship between genetic etiology on the one hand, and orofacial clefts on the other. I want very much to devote my life to the identification of craniofacial anomalies in a search for preventive strategies. I am convinced that by completing your program I will have achieved the optimal advanced education that I seek, especially with respect to the broad variety and diversity of clinical cases and orthodontic techniques that I will have the opportunity to master. I look forward to making many lifelong connections at XXXX, as well as the broader geographical area with so many valuable resources for the advancement of orthodontics, networking and collaborating towards a more human world with more smiling faces. I have come to define myself based on my intense passion for orthodontics and my professional experience, teamwork, and community service. In the future, I will find enormous satisfaction as a leader in Saudi Arabia in orthodontic patient care, research, and education. As a teenager, I had crooked, misaligned teeth. I rarely smiled because I was self-conscious. My experience as a patient who learned how to smile was the basis, the takeoff points of my interest in Orthodontics. During my third year at King Saud University’s (KSU) College of Dentistry, I paid special attention and devoted a lot of energy to everything that had to do with Orthodontics and my special passion was immediately evident to everyone. After learning the basics of orthodontics, cephalometric tracing, arch length analysis, etc., I volunteered in to assist a Master student in his clinical sessions as an orthodontic observer and became a member of the Saudi Orthodontic Society. I have distinguished myself most recently not only as a resident dentist but also by my poster presentation  dealing with “Late Onset Granulomatous Reaction to Dermal Filler" a case report that I have presented at several forums including the 24 Annual Meeting of Special care Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ, USA as well as the International Dental Conference in Riyadh, KSA. I hope to obtain a more complete understanding of the whole gambit of issues involved in treating patients with craniofacial syndromes. I also hope to continue to distinguish myself as a volunteer in California, building upon my volunteer experience in the KSA with the Oral Health Educational Preventive Program for 6-12 years old schoolchildren who are hearing and sight impaired. I thank you for considering my application to your distinguished program. Orthodontics Masters Saudi Arabian Applicant

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    A non-traditional applicant at 33, I am an excellent candidate for dental school because of my experience as an artist and computer consultant. I have been in the U.S. for 14 years, emigrating from our native Korea with my family. I have fully adjusted to full-time English and the American way and have matured significantly. I am a good listener and get along well with people from all levels of society. I would like to be a dentist who is sufficiently successful in devoting a large part of my time and resources to providing dental care to the underserved, especially minorities and immigrant populations in the inner city. I am especially drawn to the plight of inner-city children, in particular. The idea of being able to help them to better appreciate and respect themselves and their community through dental care is my long-standing dream of service. My grit, determination, and appreciation for the less fortunate were reinforced while I was in middle school in Korea and my father's business went bankrupt. We soon found ourselves living in only one tiny room in a rural area, all four of us. We slept next to each other every night, and I listened to my sister, trying not to sob. One night, I stretched my arm to see if I could reach her and my father and mother with my hand. I felt their hair and the reality of underprivileged life so acutely at that moment that I vowed that this would never happen to my children. I started delivering newspapers before dawn to support myself, paying my school expenses so as not to be a burden to my parents. At 5:00 in the morning, in freezing winter weather that numbed every part of my body, I began my struggle to succeed in life. Even after immigrating to the US, my family struggled financially. I had to work full-time as a janitor for several years while taking courses at a nearby college. After I moved to a four-year university, I did the dishes in the dining hall. I worked as an administrator at a computing lab while maintaining heavy loads of academic responsibility. I was a computer science major; however, by the time I had fallen in love with the physical sciences as a senior at the University of XXXX it was too late to change my major. I discovered my greatest passion while working at the Genetic Programming Research Laboratory learning about biological metaphors and evolutionary biology. I made a vital contribution to my research team by creating a software tool for automated data analysis and experimental support that saved a lot of time. Of course, I am pleased to have advanced computer skills, and I am sure that they will also be helpful to my career in dentistry. Upon graduation, I accepted a position at IBM as a consultant; constantly traveling and involved in numerous projects at major automotive companies, I had the opportunity to cultivate many qualities that will serve me well as a dentist: persistence, endurance, insight, sound judgment, and the ability to deal with all kinds of difficult situations. Although I thrived in my career, I resigned from my consulting position to finish preparing for a career in dentistry. A few years before I moved to New Jersey to enroll in the Pre-Dental Program at Rutgers, I started volunteering with a group of people at a nursing home in Dearborn, MI, helping organize events for the residents. Many, if not most of these elderly residents, had trouble eating correctly due to deteriorating dental conditions. There was a volunteer dentist who often came to the nursing home and checked their oral health. Sometimes, I could assist him with his work, and I was amazed by his dedication and passion. I enjoyed sharing the patients' joy upon emancipation from their suffering. For these reasons, my dedication to dentistry has become increasingly firm. Finally, my keen sense of hand and visual dexterity fomented by playing classical guitar, model ship building, and graphic design helps make me a competitive candidate for dental school. I also believe that the montage of priceless life experiences that I have accumulated will help to make me a compassionate and highly responsible dentist and I look forward to dental school with keen anticipation. I want to thank you for considering my application. Dental School Personal Statement Examples

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    "Smile, say cheese," I said to my family before taking a picture. Everyone smiled except my father. Whenever I think of my father, he reminds me of a poker face because he is a person who seldom spoke and never smiled. Even as a child, I feared my father because he always looked rugged. His attitude left me with a strong negative impression. My sense of curiosity developed, but it would only be much later that I would come to understand why. My father has yellow, ugly anterior teeth. When I discovered this, I became profoundly intrigued by the question of how important teeth are to living a whole and rewarding life. I was born and raised in Korea until I was sixteen. My mother, brother, and I immigrated to America primarily to pursue my educational and health care career goals. I was always interested in the health care field, but my decision to pursue a career in dentistry comes from my volunteer and employment experiences. For the last two years, my attention has focused on dentistry because it offers the best opportunity to pursue my overarching goals. To better understand a dentist's life, I started volunteering at the family dental office near my house. This dentist was disappointing, however, as I soon came to realize that he was a person who worked primarily for money. Dr. XXXX was kind to his patients, but he did not give them what I like to call "sincere" care. As I see it, he finished all appointments in about 30 minutes and finished every treatment too rapidly. Some of the patients came back to the office and complained about the pain, and I was disappointed by his attitude; I quit volunteering at his office about five months later. Fortunately, I found work as a dental assistant at another general dental office. I count myself supremely lucky to have met Dr. XXXX, who had high spirits, a keen sense of humor, and a highly sympathetic manner for his patients. He always tried his best to do the finest work possible and fully satisfy his patients. One patient received the fixed treatment for about three months, and I still remember how she looked and what she said on the last day of the treatment. She had some of her upper anterior teeth extracted with a bridged crown. It took longer because Dr. XXXX had to send the height back to the dental lab twice to get it exactly right. On the last day, when she finally had the crown cemented on, she looked much younger and brighter than ever before. She said she did not talk much, and her ugly teeth kept her from always smiling. When I heard her say that it reminded me of my father. Reflecting upon his physical and emotional suffering from time to time continues to inspire me to work as hard as possible in my chosen field. I enjoy working with Dr. XXXX and learning how to use many dental instruments and participate in treatments—finding ever greater delight in my expanding capacity to assist. I find fulfillment in the physical and emotional commitment and self-sacrifice to provide the highest possible quality of patient care. I see dentistry as a uniquely challenging profession that offers a highly satisfying opportunity to alleviate physical and emotional suffering. I was an active volunteer member of Mill Wheat Mission and helped many disabled children and their families to make progress with learning activities. Assisting disabled people was not an easy job as it was heart-breaking at first. I could not understand what they were saying and did not know what they wanted. But as I interacted with them more frequently, I learned to be more patient and understand them better. As an active member of the New Life Volunteering Society, I learned to connect with people of a variety of ages and social backgrounds. Volunteering at a Chicago public school, I used a soothing tone of voice and simple vocabulary to put children at ease. These experiences have helped me to develop the essential characteristics for a dental career. For the moment, I am continuing to volunteer and work as a dental assistant and try to learn as much as possible before entering dental school. There is no greater pleasure than the ability to use one's intellect to alleviate people's pain and physical and emotional suffering of one's patients, bringing back their smile. Dental School Personal Statement

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