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    Final Reflection

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    The author has always had a passion for healthcare and initially wanted to become a nurse. After taking college courses, they grew doubtful of nursing and explored other healthcare careers, developing interest in dentistry. They completed a dental assisting program and worked as a dental assistant, dreaming of becoming a dental hygienist for more patient interaction and independence. After three years on the waitlist, they were accepted to the dental hygiene program. Though initially intimidated, they have gained extensive knowledge and grown as a clinician over the past two years in the program. They are thankful for the support of instructors and lifelong friendships formed, and are honored to soon graduate from the dental hygiene program.

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    The author has always had a passion for healthcare and initially wanted to become a nurse. After taking college courses, they grew doubtful of nursing and explored other healthcare careers, developing interest in dentistry. They completed a dental assisting program and worked as a dental assistant, dreaming of becoming a dental hygienist for more patient interaction and independence. After three years on the waitlist, they were accepted to the dental hygiene program. Though initially intimidated, they have gained extensive knowledge and grown as a clinician over the past two years in the program. They are thankful for the support of instructors and lifelong friendships formed, and are honored to soon graduate from the dental hygiene program.

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    The author has always had a passion for healthcare and initially wanted to become a nurse. After taking college courses, they grew doubtful of nursing and explored other healthcare careers, developing interest in dentistry. They completed a dental assisting program and worked as a dental assistant, dreaming of becoming a dental hygienist for more patient interaction and independence. After three years on the waitlist, they were accepted to the dental hygiene program. Though initially intimidated, they have gained extensive knowledge and grown as a clinician over the past two years in the program. They are thankful for the support of instructors and lifelong friendships formed, and are honored to soon graduate from the dental hygiene program.

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    I have always had a passion for health care and being able to provide patient care.

    When I

    was in high school, I always thought I would end up going to school for nursing. I took a lot of

    college courses that would help prepare me for entering the nursing program. After my first few

    semesters of college, I quickly grew this doubt of not wanting to pursue nursing anymore but I

    still had this desire to work in the health care field. I found myself researching different careers

    and had this little passion inside me to work in the dental field.

    I quickly applied to the Dental Assisting Program at Kirkwood. There was no waitlist so I

    was able to get in right away. I completed the program in 1 year and began working at a general

    office. During my time as a Dental Assistant I always had this dream of becoming a dental

    hygienist. I craved more of that one on one interaction with patients and I wanted to work more

    independently. I remember researching all the requirements I needed to be able to get into the

    dental hygiene program and be on the waitlist. I completed all the prerequisites and I waited for

    three years to get accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program.

    The three years it took to get into the program was definitely worth the wait! I remember

    at the beginning of the program having so much anxiety about this new career I was trying to

    pursue and just not knowing how it was going to turn out. It was very intimidating at the

    beginning learning a whole new side of dentistry that I had never been exposed to before. I have

    always had a passion for caring for patients and knew this program was exactly where I was

    meant to be.

    I have gained so much knowledge and education about dental hygiene in the past two

    years during the program. I am so thankful for all of the hard and challenging times throughout

    the program because it has made me grow as a person and as a clinician. I am so grateful for all

    of the instructors who believed in me when I did not believe in myself. They have helped me
    mature into the person I am today and have shaped me into the dental hygienist I am soon going

    to be.

    This program has also given me everlasting friendships that I will cherish forever. Little

    did I know these people would become so important to me. I am so thankful that I never gave

    up on that little dream I had of becoming a dental hygienist because it truly is one of the best

    and most rewarding things I have went through. I am honored to be a part of the Kirkwood

    Dental Hygiene Program Class of 2023.

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