Dentistry, a Suicidal Profession One might assume a dentist would be satisfied with the high achievements they have accomplished with their life. Dentists have to overcome many obstacles to make it where they are professionally. They might make a large salary, but shockingly a dentist’s suicide rate is twice the rate of the general human population (“Lang, Randy”)! Although becoming a dentist might look from the outside to be an awarding and prospering career; dentists are in the highest percentile for suicide rates because of a variety of stresses they encounter throughout their work experience. There are many factors that may affect a dentist’s stress levels leading towards depression and suicide. One factor that is present in every dentist’s …show more content…
The effectiveness of a patient to project their moral on a dentist can be extremely negative. It can be tough on dentists, having many of their patients not wanting to see them and some, even actively fearing them. Dentists are often the apprehensive part of their patient’s day, sometimes patients dread going to the dentist for days or even months (“Lang, Randy”)! This results in dentists sometimes feeling like they are not appreciated or that they are hated. That negative energy can definitely lead to higher stress issues and even possible suicide. Also, the common reaction for young kids or toddlers is to display a negative reaction. Most kids throw fits, or cry when the dentist has to give them a shot for their cavities. The equipment and tools alone can be terrifying to a new patient and the dentist has to spend time and energy to make them feel safe and comfortable. Dentists are constantly around negative attitudes and slowly that will bring negativity and stress to them. Patients come into the dentist’s office complaining about toothaches or their sensitive gums. Not many people go into the dentist’s office and tell the dentist that they feel splendid. No matter what is happening in their day, dentists must put on a facade of good humor to present to their patients. Dentists also face the same problem every day. Patients constantly come in with cavities and pain, one after another (“Johnson, Leong”). Dentists feel as if they are fighting a problem that has no end. The effect patients have on dentists make a very significant difference and it would be beneficial for patients to appreciate the care and dedication of their
All the various factors that lead me to dentistry amounted to just a part of my decision to become a dentist, the other half of my decision came from the simple question, “(w)ill this be a satisfying career for me?” A satisfying career, to me, is defined by whether or not I can use my career as a means to assist others and experience a sense of accomplishment and self-gratification in helping others. The notion of a satisfying career was one that came through personal experiences. Being a former Medicaid recipient, I was thankful to those that worked in the public health sector to help those in need, including myself and my family. Through my past experiences, I felt obligated to reciprocate the resources and assistance that I had received. At the end of my career, I hope to reflect back on my career and experience a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment for having helped others throughout my career; this is what will amount to successful career, from my point of view.
Out of all the careers in the world, a dental hygienist probably has one of the most interesting and flexible jobs. Not only is this career interesting and flexible, but it is also very helpful towards others and usually pays pretty well too. Many people become dental hygienists because of the easy education requirements and high demand for their jobs. These days, dental hygienists are more respected and being hired more rapidly due to the fact that more and more people are keeping and taking better care of their teeth. They also say that at the end of the day they feel accomplished in knowing that they helped improved their patient’s health, even if only in the slightest way (“Interview with a Professional”).
Communicating with one’s eyes is crucial in dentistry. In a room where faces hide behind masks and mouths are full of instruments, it is necessary to wordlessly convey reassurance and kindness. I witnessed the significance of this detail during my childhood in Taiwan. Growing up, I did not brush my teeth until I was eight years old because I did not understand the importance of oral hygiene, causing an oral infection that inflamed my cheek. When I first received treatment, the sight of the lidocaine syringe and dental handpiece struck fear in me. However, what I recall most vividly were the dentist’s eyes; they expressed confidence and empathy, promising I was in good hands. I strive to emulate this thoughtful care as a welcoming, compassionate, and effective dentist.
In the Dental Hygiene field, many challenges come about every day and during different situations. Every day there are new challenges and unusual situations that occur in the dental field, but one challenge that continues to come about and has been a big dispute over the years is the ability to provide beneficial information about oral health care for the underprivileged. For the individuals that are not fortunate enough to pay to have services done in the dental office, lack the knowledge of how important good oral health care is. They do not receive the one on one conversations explaining the significance of taking care of your teeth and gums that the patients who can afford to make appointments and receive essential services do. That
Promoting oral health and disease prevention: Dentist should create an awareness to public in order to reduce oral problems. It is important for the public to know the importance of oral health to general health and well being.
Imagine having to spend half your fortune on correcting your teeth.”Tooth decay was a perennial national problem that meant a mouthful of silver for patients, and for dentists a pocketful of gold.” (Wallis, 17) If patients don’t take care of their teeth, many issues can start to appear later in their life. Some patients are not knowledgeable of the correct procedures toward keeping a healthy smile. In order to keep a healthy smile patients must be better informed about the knowledge to achieve that success and also maintain.
Become a dentists is something that I really want, because it can give me a lot of opportunities that I really want to have in a career. In this career, I will always be able to have a job because it is one of the jobs that are always in demand. Due to the success of preventive dentistry on reducing the oral incidents, I can see that a lot of elderly people are keeping their teeth longer and realizing the importance of regular dental care services. So that means that the demand for dental care will continue to grow and more dentists would be need. This career sounds very exciting for me, due to the fact I don’t have to worry about if there are enough jobs or not because people are always going to need oral services whether if the economy of the country is good or bad.
Experiencing several painful dental procedures as a child, I never imagined I would feel such enthusiasm for dentistry as I do today. Fascinated by beauty of art and mysteries of universe, I spent my childhood painting and exploring Mother Nature, which seemed to satisfy my curiosity. With years of devotion, I developed my artistic talent, which led to recognition of my paintings in Tehran Visual Arts Festival. Simultaneously, I advanced my skills in other fields such as sculpture, music, and sports, while maintaining my passion for science in school. However, as I stepped towards adulthood, I didn 't feel accomplished despite my previous achievements.
Each year too many peoples suicide in the world. Suicide is the most dangerous problem in the world. There are too many reasons for suicide. Sometimes people kill, or attempt to kill, overdosing on drugs to shooting or hanging themselves. Biological, psychological, and social forces can all play a role. Death is most important reasons of the world, suicide is considered an important cause of public health. Governments and other organizations are still searching for effective methods to prevent suicide. At the same time, some people acceptable or appropriate action to get suicide whoever suffering from painful and incurable diseases.
Cornette, Michelle M. Busch. “Stress and Suicide.” The Charles E. Kubly Foundation. Charles E. Kubly Foundation, 2014. Web. 27 Mar. 2014.
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