DentaltownUK May 2017 - 98

day in the life of ...

I usually get up at 7 a.m. each day and live
in a studio apartment, around a 15-minute
walk away from the university campus. Our
fourth year of dental education consists of a
split between lectures and practical work.

Name: Arjun Puri
Age: 22
University: Fourth-year dental student
at Universidad Europa de Madrid
Area of residence: Madrid

I have always wanted to go into a
profession where I could have the
opportunity to take care of people and
improve their lives. The level of manual
dexterity required with dentistry appealed to
me, as I was keen for my career choice to
have a hands-on approach. With dentistry
there is a lifetime of learning, a challenging
career and a profession I can envision myself
doing. Another reason I took into
consideration was choosing a profession
where I could balance my professional and
family life. After GCSE examinations I
explored various professions from different
fields, but I have always had a great passion
for healthcare. When I carried out my work
experience at my local dental practice, I
instantly thought to myself that this would
be something I can see myself doing. So
from that day I was determined to study
dentistry and achieve my goals.
One of the areas of study I really enjoy is
prosthetic dentistry as the results that can be
achieved can have a significant impact on an
individual's life. There is an element of
artistry involved which is why this subject is
appealing to me. Currently I am enjoying all
aspects of my course, which makes it a
challenge to narrow down a path that I may
consider to specialise in.

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From a young age I have expressed
entrepreneurial qualities by buying and
selling collectable items (such as vintage
games) by utilising social media. Creating
and growing a business is a goal that I would
strongly consider in my future. Whilst many
say that business education should not be
included in the dental curriculum, I strongly
believe that in the dental curriculum it
would be very beneficial to have a basic
understanding of the business aspect of
running a dental practice. However, for a
deeper understanding on the business aspect
on dentistry, I believe that this should be
undertaken outside of the dental
curriculum.
I have begun to give consideration to the
career path I'd like to go down after
qualification. I would like to create more
awareness and provide more information
regarding opportunities for British students
studying dentistry abroad. Perhaps build a
community where current dentists from the
UK (that have completed their education
abroad) can provide essential information
and guidance for students looking to study
dentistry abroad.
I strongly believe it is important to
incorporate exercise into my day. I have
always enjoyed playing racquet sports,
especially badminton. I play badminton, as
it is a sport which I have had a passion for
since high school and I have continued that
at university. I am also learning how to play
the guitar, as music is another passion of
mine. ■


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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of DentaltownUK May 2017

On Dentaltown.com
Mike Gow Editorial
Meet the Team
Howard Speaks
Dental Aid Network
Titanium vs. Zirconia Implants
NASDAL Goodwill
Golden Nuggets
Orthodontist Case Study
Poll—Pediatric Dentistry
Technology: The True Foundation of Your Practice
Continuing Education
Timeout: Chris Barrow
Progressive Bites
Walt Disney's Hollywood Smiles
Dental Imaging: Elaine Halley
MANAGING SYSTEMIC DISORDER: STEPHEN HUDSON
The Art of Diagnosis in Endodontics
MESSAGE BOARD: 2nd Distal Root on 36
Social Media Fails
Operation Smile
THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: SURGERY— HOME AND AWAY
Lifestyle Section
History of Dentistry
Student Section
Wish List
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