dental hygiene and therapy

when writing a personal statement for dental hygiene and therapy, should i make sure to not use the word dentist? i have clearly written dental hygiene and therapy in my introduction but i have used the words dentist (when referring to my work experience) and dentistry quite a few times. is this okay, or should i remove them?

Reply 1

syzygy85

mentioning dentistry is fine because a dental therapist is, at the end of the day, practicing dentistry. if you went to a dentist for work experience, just say that you went to a dentist. maybe write about out the types of dental treatment you saw that both dentist and dental therapist/hygienists do.

Reply 2

user5783

thank you. the experience i have mentioned is with a periodontal patient so hopefully that is relevant

Reply 3

Psydent98

Original post by user5783

i dont see a problem with that at all, i used the word dentist / dentistry many times in my PS, and i got offered a place :smile:

Reply 4

SA Gujjar

Original post by Psydent98

i dont see a problem with that at all, i used the word dentist / dentistry many times in my PS, and i got offered a place :smile:

Please can you tell me that what is the most important thing while writing a personal statement for dental hygiene?

Reply 5

hadjerhms

Original post by SA Gujjar

Please can you tell me that what is the most important thing while writing a personal statement for dental hygiene?

Show your genuine interest in dental hygiene. Explain what specifically draws you to this field—whether it's a personal experience, a passion for oral health etc

Highlight any relevant experiences, such as shadowing dentists or dental hygienists, volunteering or participating in dental-related activities. Discuss how these experiences have shaped your understanding of the field and reinforced your commitment.

Emphasize the skills and qualities that make a good dental hygienist, such as attention to detail, communication skills, empathy, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a team.

Mention academic achievements or courses that relate to dental hygiene. Discuss how these courses have prepared you for further study in this field.

Explain your long-term aspirations -whether it's specialising in a particular area, contributing to research, or engaging in community dental health, talk abt your vision for your career.

Reply 6

SA Gujjar

Original post by hadjerhms

Show your genuine interest in dental hygiene. Explain what specifically draws you to this field—whether it's a personal experience, a passion for oral health etc

Emphasize the skills and qualities that make a good dental hygienist, such as attention to detail, communication skills, empathy, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a team.

Mention academic achievements or courses that relate to dental hygiene. Discuss how these courses have prepared you for further study in this field.

Explain your long-term aspirations -whether it's specialising in a particular area, contributing to research, or engaging in community dental health, talk abt your vision for your career.

I have studied 2 years of pharmacy degree as well do you know how can i relate it to dentistry/ dental hygiene courses. I really want to study dental hygiene course.