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There's no better way to know if you're going to like a career than by giving it a try.
Some local high school students are exploring dentistry.
For three days, high schoolers are learning what it takes to be in the dental field.
" They really want to learn, what is a dental assistant, what is a hygienist and what is a dentist and what's the role for each one," said Nicole Kelley, associate director of provider services for Penobscot Community Health Care.
The three-day camp is Penobscot Community Health Care's Dental Academy.
" It was really nice to see hands-on how they do it and stuff like that," said Michaela Davis, a senior at Brewer High School.
The students get to work with a dummy to do some of the more advanced procedures.
" Doing some fillings and cleaning teeth, things like that," explained Kelley.
They also get out on the floor and job shadow with real patients.
" It was really experiencing the real thing and I really liked it," said Wes Stinson, a senior at Foxcroft Academy.
The kids who attend the camp generally have a strong interest in dentistry.
" This opens my options, make sure this is really what I want to do before I start applying to college," said Stinson.
" I'm gonna try to aim for being a dental hygienist and then work my way up to become a dentist," added Davis.
It's more than just a camp for the students, it's a look into their bright futures.
To learn more about the dental academy click here.
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