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When I was a dental student, graduation seems to be the end of a marathon. I though I’m done after 5 years of Dental training, but it was merely the start of the journey.
Upon graduation, I worked in a clinic as a dental assistant while waiting for my government NDOP/ “Houseman-ship” posting. I was introduced by the kind dentists there, to the other aspects of Dentistry. The communication. The time management. How to work as a unit.
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When I was working as a dental officer in a government clinic and hospital attachments, it was an important phase which has shown me how much more I can learn. I know it’s probably not a good idea to admit that you have much more to learn on social media.
But that IS a fact.
Realising how much more you need to learn and being honest with yourself, puts you at a mentality where you will constantly push yourself to learn more.
I was lucky to be surrounded by great senior officers and peers in my gov clinic, as they’ve taught me a lot of clinical tips and soft skills. When you have to treat waves of patients, provide best stat treatments with the limited time you have, those sharing from experiences really matter a LOT in improving efficiency. I’ve always seen people who have taught me new knowledge as my mentors, more so if they’re willing to share. Being able to work with the right kind of people was such a great jumpstart to being a better clinician.
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Now that I’ve entered a new workplace, I’m blessed to be able to witness more complex cases, learn and train with new technologies, picking up Digital Dentistry while reinforcing my knowledge in the bread and butter of Dentistry. This all wouldn’t happen without being guided by my great mentor/sifu & lovely seniors. •
Of course, this post is not telling you that you can’t learn on your own and you must have someone to mentor you.
But being able to admit that you still have a lot more to learn and being humble enough to seek knowledge from others...I think those are great powers.
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“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the higher part in yourself when sometimes it becomes hidden in your own view.”
I couldn’t agree more!🤗
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