I have been interested in dentistry for a long time and
continue to pursue my goal of getting into Dental school. I have a strong personality that loves people
and I enjoy the interaction and thought of making them smile. Throughout my life I have shown a strong work
ethic and always completed tasks with exactness.
I have had many influential people in my life to develop these traits,
and I appreciate every one of them. I
decided to interview my current dentist, Dr. Austin, DDS. The following paragraphs are my thoughts on
dentistry, what I have found about the profession, and remarks by Dr. Austin.
Dr. Austin is a personable man, but can be quiet at
times. He pays special attention to
knowing the patient, what they’re involved in, and what all has changed since
the last visit. The hygienists note this
attention to the patient and they take special care in showing you this attention
as well. As the influential person
within an organization, such as in Dr. Austin’s position, it is important to
develop good attitude patterns so that the office may stay lively and
personable.
Dr. Austin is a General Dentist; this entails four years of
dental school. OU has a wonderful college of dentistry located at the OU Health
Science Center (OUHSC). The availability
of OUHSC for the surrounding community provides a wonderful opportunity for new
dentists to interact with patients. My grandmother, a retired secretary at the
Goddard Health Clinic even goes to the OUHSC for her dental exams! (More
information on the OU dentistry program can be found at http://dentistry.ouhsc.edu/)
Whether you are a general dentist or a maxillofacial surgeon
with nearly 10 years of specialty schooling, you must be able to treat the
patient with respect. “One of the most
difficult things in a practice like this,” says Dr. Austin, “is to balance the
time needed to complete the procedure accurately, and to efficiently use your
time in seeing that days patients. There
is nothing the patient likes better than having an easy scheduling system,
starting on time, and finishing early.”
“Leadership plays a big role in respecting the patients
time.” Dr. Austin has a team of people
working under him including hygienists, receptionists, accountants and
information managers. These people if
working together and smoothly can make the dental and business side of the
patients visit enjoyable and stress free.
This well working group of individuals relies on a strong leader that
can set an example of strong work ethic, timeliness and a good attitude. Dr. Austin concluded his thoughts about
leadership by saying this. “I believe
that my employees should start and end the day seeing their employer and I try
my best to have a smile each time, I mean, that is what our business is all
about!” Dr. Austin believes the best way
to prepare for a career in the medical field of any sort is to respect others
peoples time, whether it is teachers or people who depend on you. Time is
precious, don’t waste it.
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