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Monday, December 31, 2012

No Fiscal Cliff in this student government!

Erin has been active in leadership roles since her days at Wooster High School. She is currently the President of the UNLV School of Dentistry ASDA (American Student Dental Association) chapter. Read more here  http://unlvasda.com/?page_id=15 and here http://prezi.com/x4rdipkm1bdb/why-you-should-join-asda/

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Formative years

Why would anyone want to be a dentist ? This is a great question, and of course with all great questions there are usually many great and different answers.  My path began in those great formative years of early teens.  I was 13 when I started with braces. I was at an age that Mom could leave me alone at the orthodontist office, so she could chase after other siblings and chores.

I spent a bit of time at the orthodontist and began to think this might be a fun and rewarding job.  To be honest at the ripe old age of 13, what I really liked about the idea of dentistry were the hours and the chance to work with cute girls that seemed fun to be around.

In high school,  I took a few classes to prepare me for what lied ahead in the dental world, such as chemistry and biology. However, I wasn't completely yet sure this was the right path for me.  I joined the Navy at the age of 18 as a dental technician to explore this career path before committing eight years to college and dental school.  In the Navy, I learned  that I did have the skill set to do the dentistry and also the passion to help others improve their oral health.

To use a nautical term, I set sail on the journey of becoming a dentist. I can say that I am truly happy that I choose to become a dentist.