There is a huge difference between studying dentistry and the actual feeling of being a dentist or healthcare professional.
A syllabus makes you learn basics about your subject and profession. And clinical exposure makes you the one who can help patients with their well-being.
This is not just regarding diagnosis and treatment plan. It includes trust, responsibility, empathy, and compliance toward patients.
For me, this feeling came when I had my first complete denture patient. As it included multiple visits, the 70-year-old male patient kept trust in me and my treatment.
Every visit that bond and feeling of family become stronger and make me feel YES! This is the best achievement.
This experience makes me realize that healthcare is not just completing treatment; it’s about making patients feel heard, safe, and cared for.
Share your experience that makes you feel proud of your profession.
MBH/PS