I've always been very passionate about oral hygiene. As I work toward becoming a dental hygienist, this interest continues to grow because I see how much preventative care and patient education can make people's lives better.

One thing that drives me is raising awareness and preventing oral cancer. People don't usually know they have oral cancer until it's pretty far along, but as a dental hygienist, I can help find it early and teach patients about it. Regular screenings, teaching patients about risk factors like smoking, and encouraging healthy habits are some of the things I can do to help before it's too late.

I want to keep learning, growing, and fighting for the best care for my patients because I know that my work can make such a big difference. It makes me very happy to work in a field that helps people stay healthy and avoid diseases and pain. That's what drives my commitment to dental hygiene and oral health care.