Tooth Tales: A Day in the Life of a Dental Pro

Imagine you're spending the day shadowing a dental professional at a kid-friendly dentist's office. You get a firsthand look at how dental careers can make visits fun and stress-free for kids and parents. In this Skillbuilder, you’ll choose one dental career and write a journal entry to describe a typical workday. What’s it like helping kids smile while keeping them comfortable?

👩‍⚕️ Pick Your Role – Choose a dental career like a pediatric dentist, dental assistant, orthodontist, or another role that interests you.

✏️ Write Your Journal Entry – Imagine yourself in the role for a day and describe:

1. The types of patients you see, like toddlers, kids with braces, or other young patients.
2. The most interesting or challenging part of your day—what was exciting or tricky about your role?
3. One cool way you make visits fun and stress-free—how do you help little ones feel comfortable during their appointments?

🤔 Reflect on Your Day – Think about how your role fits into making kids' dental visits a positive experience for both the patients and their families!

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