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One of the great disappointments that I have experienced in my field is the great unwillingness of my fellow professionals to give back some part of themselves to their community. Another sadness I have experienced is in the shrinking interest in dentistry as a profession for the next generation. I have practiced long enough to see Chicago lose two very prestigious schools, and nation wide, the closure of fifteen schools. It is for this reason (and for the purely selfish reason of enjoying children’s company) that we constructed a two-hour course on how to become a dentist.Children in groups of 25 or less are invited to come free of charge to learn ...
-- how to drill teeth-- how to make different fillings
-- how to make appointments
-- how to help the laboratory personnel
-- how to take x-rays
-- how to examine mouths with the use of a camera
-- and how to politely interact with distressed people!
We manage to slip in a heavy dose of proper eating and hygiene instructions, but find consistently that we receive far more than we give. The children’s amazement and wonder is genuine, and their observations and suggestions have led to many changes that we’ve made in our own delivery system. Their only required payment are notes or letters written to express what aspect of the program they enjoyed the most. I am always inspired by the number of future dentists that have the potential for naming me as a small inspiration.
[Marianne@the-toothfairy.com]
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