<p>People reiterate that you should "have a passion for what you study in college". How does one have a passion for dentistry? I doubt people go around saying they love teeth...</p>
<p>I think you could say that about a lot of medical professions. I doubt most people go around saying they love knees or ears. What you missing is these organs are attached to human beings. I have a passion for helping people get out of pain and feel good about how they look and eat. I have a passion for fixing things and creating all of this with my own 2 hands. I have a passion for helping those that are less fortunate and are fearful about getting proper dental treatment etc…</p>
<p>My young dentist definitely loves all-things-teeth. He gets excited when talking about a procedure, takes pride in reducing pain and is a good listener. He did the pre-med in college, took time to think and explore, then went for a DMD.</p>
<p>Most pre-dental and dental students wouldn’t say that they “love” teeth, but what IS clear is that they do love helping people, especially doing something that would make them smile (literally). They also love working with people, and having that relationship build up with patients might be important for them. </p>
<p>So, to answer the question, someone may not necessarily “love” teeth, but aspects about dentistry such as the science core, doctor-patient relationship, working with hands, etc…A lot of these things overlap with medicine, but some, such as having a flexible schedule, making a deeper relationship with patients, working constantly with your hands, etc… are some things that differentiate dentistry.</p>
<p>Yes there is such a thing as a passion for dentistry. Also, I love teeth. I know it sounds weird but teeth are very interesting to me. When I go up to someone, the first thing I notice is their smile. I’ve been doing dental internships for the past three years and they have only fueled my passion to become a dentist. I also love the the patient interaction involved in dentistry. I can’t wait to become a dentist and maybe specialize 
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<p>Of course there is, it is a part of general over all health. If people have infections in their mouths it has a huge part in their well being, especially their hearts. The mouth is totally a part of your body, why does anyone look at it any differently?</p>
<p>I have an absolute passion for dentistry. Everything about helping a person smile makes me realize it is a life changing career. And yes, I do walk around saying I love teeth. It is the first thing most people look at, including me.</p>