Notes from Shadowing Experiences
Dr. Hough – Orthodontics
-shadowed my personal orthodontist again over the summer of 2017. Dr. Hough and his practice is mainly the reason as to how I began thinking of dentistry/orthodontics as a career. His staff is super friendly, and Dr. Hough himself is a very calming and chill guy. He makes patients feel very comfortable and happy to be at an orthodontic appointment. I was never excited to visit any type of dental office until I got braces with Dr. Hough. It was not a very busy day, so I didn’t get to see a lot of action in the office, but it was nice chatting with my old orthodontist and talking about school.
Dr. Helmkamp – Orthodontics
-this orthodontist recently bought an old practice. I found out about Dr. Helmkamp through OSU’s Alumni Association in St. Louis. Turns out, she is from Ohio, and attended OSU’s College of Dentistry. Dr. Helmkamp was very engaging with me when I shadowed her, and explained everything she did. It was very good time shadowing her, and I was very interested and invested throughout the entire time.