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One step at a time...

     The path towards our dreams is not easy. The journey will be full of surprises. Not even a pandemic can crush our passions and dreams. We just have to hold on tight, remain strong, and be persistent. Now, I am taking one step at a time towards achieving my dream of becoming a great dentist. Let me share how I took my first step - DOING MY FIRST EVER TOOTH DRAWING!!

So, how was the experience?

           I was excited at first. However, the thought of learning tooth drawing through online classes terrified me. Finishing my first ever tooth drawing alone took me about 4 hours. Somehow it was because I was still new to it, but mostly it was because of the slow internet connection in our area during that time. I had to learn it through a video that was posted by our professor. Due to our poor signal, the video kept on buffering, and the quality shown was the poorest. However, when I saw my drawing finally coming into form, the sense of fulfillment within me was intense.

Aside from the struggle of learning how to draw with poor internet connectivity, the following are the other difficulties I had along the process:

1.      Transferring the tooth measurements to the drawing

-          This is the ultimate struggle. The boxes in the cross-sectional paper, where we had to draw, are tiny. Thus, I have to be very detailed and make sure that I draw with the right measurements. Our professors are strict regarding this matter. Also, the fact that teeth are curvy makes it even harder. Even a small extra curve can let our hard work go to waste.

2.      Proportions and details of tooth

-          Every tooth is unique in form. I had struggles, especially with the convexity and the proportions of the tooth. Not all parts are going to be measured. Thus, we have to give our best estimates on those areas. I need to further study the specific proportions and details of each tooth.

3.      Drawing the incisal surface of the tooth

-          Among all surfaces, I find it hard to draw the incisal surface. Although it seems easy when you look at it, its proper angulation is very necessary. You have to make sure that it is not angled too labially or lingually. However, after consultations with our professors, I received a great tip for it.  Accordingly, taking a picture of the tooth model on its incisal surface would make it easier for us to transfer it into drawing. I tried it, and yes, it worked.

     No dream is easy to achieve. Dentistry itself is difficult, no matter what angle it may be.  However, as I said, not even a pandemic can stop us from achieving these dreams if we are going to be persistent in them. Now, I am still practicing my tooth drawing and honing my skills in it. As achieving one's dreams takes a long and difficult process, tooth drawing also takes one step at a time to be perfected.