"There are many rewarding professions that I could have pursued within the healthcare industry, and thinking about all the options over the last few years did get personally stressful. I chose dentistry because I have experienced firsthand how restoring oral health can change a person's life. From a young age, I had significant bite and jaw issues. I suffered for years from headaches, tension, and even issues with dizziness. It wasn't until I visited a highly credible dentist that I was told some of my health issues might be due to my poor bite and the tension in my jaw. I was referred to an orthodontist who put me on a 16-month plan that included an oral stent, Invisalign, and therapeutic ultrasound for myofascial pain. I already knew that I wanted to work in the medical industry, and this experience prompted me to look further into dentistry as a profession. I am thrilled about the opportunity to learn more about dentistry from your awesome faculty here at Western University and help my future patients transform their health."

The more specific you can be in your response, the more genuine your reply will feel. When you think about dentistry compared to other healthcare areas, focus your answer on what factors pushed you to focus on oral health. This question is an opportunity to tell a brief story of the factors that prompted your keen interest in dentistry and applying to the Western University School of Dental Medicine.