The other day I was asked to explain why I chose to become a dentist, and if it has been a rewarding career. This was for a newspaper article that hasn’t yet been published, but I thought I would share it anyway. It was fun to put into words how I feel. Hope you enjoy it, too!
Why I am a Dentist
Can you think of a better way to spend every day than to work with fun people and have a plethora of interesting people stop by to visit you, too? Can you think of a better way to spend your life than to have the opportunity to develop many meaningful and often intimate relationships that can span decades? Can you think of a better way to spend your career than to be able to help people look and feel better and then to be rewarded by smiles of joy and gratitude?
Well, I can’t.
And that’s why I love being a dentist…even after nearly 30 years of practice.
Dentistry is a perfect blend of art and science encompassing the knowledge of a doctor, the skills of a surgeon and the creativity of an artist. It is as much an avocation as it is a vocation.
I love what I do and do what I love. So, keeping up with new trends, techniques and cutting-edge technology is as much a joy as it is an obligation. (Avid sports fans have a ritual to scour the newspaper for the previous day’s developments. Golf and skiing enthusiasts search for the latest developments in equipment design.) For me, the technological evolution/revolution is exciting to behold…new tools to enhance treatment outcomes-new toys to play with.
Dentistry for me is a wonderfully rewarding profession and each day is a new adventure. For those seeking a career, my advice is to find something that gives you passion; the rest will just fall into place. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.
Next Halloween, stop by the office and you’ll see the entire staff in costume…just for fun.
Hanna Young says
Hello doctor,
I’d like to ask you some questions. Will you be responding to my emails?
Thank you
Michael Sinkin says
Hi Hanna,
I am very happy to email with you. please use this email: drsinkin@michaelsinkindds.com
Look forward to helping you!
Dr. Sinkin
Celine Martinez says
Hi, I’m a senior in High School, and I am debating whether to go into pre-med or pre-dental. Can you help explain how your daily job is, how many hours per week do you work, and ect?
Michael Sinkin says
Hi Celine,
Please give me a call at my office: 212-685-3040 and I would be happy to speak with you.
-Dr. Sinkin
larawaydentistry says
A suggestion for both Halloween & Easter candy…negotiate that the children have to brush after eating each piece. This will slow down the consumption rate. Colorful toothbrushes with favorite comic characters, are a great addition to an Easter basket, and add some flavored dental floss.