To Whom It May Concern,
I am extremely pleased to write this recommendation letter for Mr. ____ ____ 's application to dental school. I have had the extensive privilege of training and supervising ____ in my dental office. He has served most diligently as a dental assistant for over four years, consistently achieving increasingly positive results. He is among the best assistants I have ever had, and I am confident that he will excel in Dental School. He has an excellent grasp of both the theoretical and practical aspects of Dentistry. I know him to be resilient, optimistic, persevering, highly intelligent, and extremely skilled - with a passionate dedication to Dentistry and an insatiable thirst for learning.
I first met ____ in the summer of 2017 when he told me about his desire to become a dentist and asked me to allow him to shadow me and assist at my clinic. In a brief time, ____ progressed from being a novice to a critically important asset, and it was not long before I began to depend on his excellent work. I am confident that ____ will perform excellently throughout his career, powered by his attention to detail, critical thinking, commitment to patient wellness, and thoroughgoing professionalism. ____ demonstrates exceptional drive, is a rapid learner, and works independently. He has learned to assist me with excellent efficiency during restorative and surgical procedures, even operating some of the equipment and systems in the office. He is highly skilled at preparing patients and equipment for examinations and treatments. Now a chairside assistant with excellent dexterity, ____ demonstrates an insatiable curiosity about each patient's unique condition, medical history, and treatment options.
____ is knowledgeable about a variety of dental technics and processes, as well as materials. He can take flawless impressions and x-rays, apply fluoride and sealants, fabricate temporary crowns, provide dental hygiene, and teach preventive dentistry to patients, complete with tailored dietary instructions just for them. In addition to performing back-office duties, ____ is an excellent front-office manager. His professional business and educational experiences have helped him become highly polished and efficient. His communication skills make it seem easy to manage a dental office smoothly. ____ is popular with patients because he provides excellent customer service and knows how to build an authentic rapport with them. He genuinely cares about patient safety and wellbeing. This level of caring and compassion for others is essential in our profession.
Being a kind and understanding person is the first prerequisite of being an excellent dentist, and I am certain that ____ ____ will excel and distinguish himself if selected to your dental school program.
Sincerely,
Letter of Recommendation LOR for Dental Assistant
