My interest and passion for the dental field was reinforced after I got an opportunity to work with three esteemed general dental practitioners in Northern Virginia. I first served as a volunteer for three months in order for me to learn more about the field. Immediately the staff noticed my passion and love for the field and offered me the chance to be part of their team. I began working for these dentists as a dental assistant. Within this capacity I learned and gained valuable exposure and assisted in different severe cases of periodontitis and surgical extractions, and as a result, I truly came to understand the consequences of disease these patients faced and their impact on their general health.