Future Studies

Postgraduate course

Periodontics

Although I still have a long way to go to finish my degree, there is a postgraduate course that I find very interesting and that is periodontics. Periodontics is a specialty of dentistry that lasts for 3 years at the University of Chile, and is dedicated to both preventive and curative treatment of the supporting tissues of the teeth, such as the gums, bone, periodontal ligaments and periodontium. These can become inflamed from various causes, such as poor brushing and oral hygiene techniques and abnormal deposits of tartar on the surface of the teeth. I would like to do this course because it teaches us what is necessary to treat diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis, which are classified among the most common conditions of people.

The subject that I would most like to do is "biological foundations of periodontology and oral implantology", I think it is the basis of all periodontal problems and microscopic life seems wonderful to me.

I would like to study in Chile, basically for comfort (maybe I'll change my mind in the future) and to be close to my family. Also, I would like to study the course part-time as I want to work as a general dentist in a hospital to have experience, so I would like certain topics to be online, which are all theory. However, I don't think that's the case, as it takes practice.

I believe that the most important thing is that people have all their healthy teeth and with the help of periodontists they can achieve it, I would like to inform and motivate people about the use of the different methods of control of bacterial plaque, with the aim to prevent the appearance of gum diseases, and avoid tooth loss. :)

My future job

 

My future job

From a very young age, I have really liked everything related to health sciences, that is why I am now studying dentistry and that is what I want to dedicate myself to for the rest of my life. I like the idea of ​​being able to help people, with something as important as the smile, either for aesthetics or health. I would also like to help maintain a healthy mouth, because the mouth is in charge of many functions (chewing, phonetics, taste, etc.), and even improving people's self-esteem and attitude. I would like to work inside, in a public hospital, because it is a perfect place to develop my skills and knowledge, in addition to seeing many different cases and realities. However, after a while I would like to be part of a clinic, this way I will earn more money. The salary of a dentist is high (a little over a million), it will also depend on where and how much work is done, but it must be taken into consideration that the materials used by dentists are very expensive.

I would like to travel a lot with this job, either to seminars or internships to other regions of the country or abroad, but it may not be possible due to the schedules.

If we talk about specialties, the truth is that I still do not know what I would like, I feel that I have a long way to go to make such an important decision.

I am looking forward to passing this degree, I imagine it must be exciting and entertaining to meet people and help them in any way possible.

Why am I a vegetarian?

 Why am I a vegetarian?

As many of you know, being a vegetarian consists of a diet that does not include any type of meat. It is a diet composed mainly of plants. However, I do eat eggs, honey and a little dairy (for now, I plan to stop eating them). Being a vegetarian was a very long process, mainly because a lot of meat was consumed in my home, it took me several years to adapt to a meat-free diet, but I finally managed it, I have been a vegetarian for 2 years and I feel very happy about it. In addition, I managed to reduce meat consumption by 85% at home. When I started with the idea of being a vegetarian it was at 16 years old and I did it mainly because it is a very healthy diet. Meat increases the risk of certain diseases, forms poisons, and contains hormones, antibiotics and other medications that are given to animals on farms. As time went by, I realized that being a vegetarian is having respect for the environment and for animals, and I think this is the most important thing since in our hands is the power to protect them. I want to be part of those people who have the energy of dignity and non-violence in the world.

Today I feel great, healthier and more energetic.