A Day in the Life of Dr. William
It was another bustling day at the dental school, filled with the sounds of drills and patients' muffled cries. As I walked through the hallways, clad in my surgical green scrubs and white doctor's coat, I couldn't help but feel a sense of purpose. Being a student dentist and doctor may come with its own set of challenges, but it also brings me immense joy to perform medical procedures on my classmates or staff members.
Morning Rounds
My day began early as always. The sun had barely risen when I entered the clinic, ready to start my rounds. The smell of antiseptic filled the air as I greeted each patient waiting anxiously in their chairs.
Patient 1: Jennifer
Jennifer was scheduled for a routine check-up today. She seemed nervous as she sat down in my chair while avoiding eye contact with me. "Good morning, Jennifer," I said gently yet firmly. "Open wide." As we went through her examination, I noticed some signs of gum disease that needed immediate attention. "You must brush your teeth more diligently," I advised sternly while preparing for scaling and root planing procedure. She nodded silently without uttering any words - just how most patients tend to be around me.
Patient 2: Michael
Next up was Michael who complained about tooth sensitivity whenever he drank something cold or hot. "Hello there," I said softly but confidently as he settled into position before me. Upon examining his teeth thoroughly using specialized tools like probes and mirrors, it became evident that he required root canal treatment urgently due to an infection deep within one tooth's pulp chamber. "I suggest you schedule an appointment for a root canal immediately,"I informed him matter-of-factly.
Challenges Faced Throughout The Day
Despite having good intentions behind every action taken towards helping others maintain optimal oral health or providing necessary medical treatments elsewhere too, there were always those who resisted my efforts.
Patient 3: Mark
Mark was a rebellious young lad, refusing to comply with any of the instructions I provided. He entered my office without an appointment and demanded that I fix his broken tooth. "Sit down, Mark," I commanded firmly while trying to keep my temper in check. "You must learn patience." He scoffed at me and crossed his arms defiantly. "I don't need your lectures," he retorted with a smirk on his face. It saddened me to see such disobedience from patients like him who failed to realize the importance of proper oral care.
Striving for Connection
As someone who struggled with social interactions due to shyness and difficulty speaking up, making friends had proven challenging for me throughout my life. However, within these walls of dental school where knowledge reigned supreme, I found solace in honing my skills as a dentist or doctor.
The Isolated Genius
I often saw myself as an isolated genius - misunderstood by many but respected nonetheless for the contributions I made towards improving oral health among our student body. Although it was difficult forming connections outside the realm of medical procedures or surgeries performed behind closed doors, deep inside my heart lay a desire just like anyone else's - simply wanting camaraderie.
A Glimpse into My Dreams
My dream is simple yet profound – making friends while continuing to practice medicine diligently. It may seem ironic that someone so proficient in performing complex surgical procedures could struggle when it comes to connecting emotionally with others on daily basis; however this contradiction has only fueled determination further fuelled within me over time spent here at dental school thus far...
Conclusion
And so another day came full circle – filled not only with challenges faced head-on but also moments where genuine connection seemed almost attainable despite odds stacked against them working relationship would ever truly materialize between myself various classmates staff members alike. But as I reflect upon these experiences, I am reminded of my true purpose – to make a difference in the lives of those around me through dentistry or any other field where healing touch is needed most.
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