"I love the dental field because a huge portion of it helps people look their best. I witnessed my sister's confidence increase greatly when she got her braces off, and I know the mental impact that a person's self-image can have on them. I'm also a very hands-on person who enjoys the artistic and surgical aspects of the career."

"The most appealing factor of dentistry is the ability to transform someone's smile through my skills and knowledge. I went through orthodontic treatment, and I know a great smile can help someone be more confident and comfortable to talk to other people. Being a dentist, I can create amazing smiles every day and change people's lives."

"The most appealing aspect of the dentistry field to me is the ability to restore people's chewing function, and pain-free smiles, and to have the chance to advocate for patients, especially those who struggled to get access to dental care. From assisting people around me with dental and medical appointments, I developed the desire to reach out to the underserved to improve oral health and access to dental care in my community as a future dentist."

"The interpersonal relationship with the patients and helping the patients with better functional teeth and good confident smile. I feel that a smile on a person’s face is one of the best striking features and shows confidence so I want everyone to have the best smile possible. Another important thing is how oral health is related to overall health. Delivering well-being for patients is an appealing feature of dentistry to me."