Aside the very typical desire to be teacher back in elementary school, dentistry was the first profession that seriously sparked my interest. I grew up loving the sciences and always desiring to help people, and early into high school knew that I was meant for the health care field. My initial interest in dentistry came from my godfather Dr. Corey Felix who continuously excelled in the dental field through his education, his extensive research, his 5 years of service as a dentist in the Canadian Forces, and his continued work over the past decade. With the minimal information I had at the time, I felt that as a dentist, I could help give people a beautiful smile that could ultimately fuel their confidence. I therefore continued to university, however by the end, and through much more research, my interests shifted from dentistry to dental hygiene. What solidified my confidence in that dental hygiene was the career for me was that I would have a better chance to build a relationship with my clients through regular hygiene care. Knowing that I had always had the desire to teach, this felt like my opportunity to educate and motivate my clients on the importance of oral health, care and hopefully inspire them to continue their oral care beyond the office; and I also still hope to give my clients a smile that can ultimately fuel their confidence!