1.2 Email Memo to Instructor
Dear Dr. Paterson,
Please find my blog entry regarding my letter of application. My letter details my past professional history in the dental field. Recently I opened a dental clinic, and I find myself wanting to hone my skills further now that I manage all the office communication.
Please download the Word .docx file attached so that you may assess my work.
Thank you,
Jennifer
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Jennifer Worsham, RDH, DHP (c)
VIC247 Dental Hygiene
email: vic247dental@gmail.com
Assig 1.2 Letter of Application
123 Smith Street
Victoria, BC V8S 4L8
January 20, 2022
English 301 Colleagues
University of BC
2300 Lower Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Dear Fellow English Colleagues:
Please consider my application to join your writing team. I will graduate from the University of
British Columbia’s Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program in Spring 2022. I am taking
English 301 in order to round out my portfolio of skills; and I look forward to collaborating with
my classmates to hone our writing skills.
Over the past twenty years I have worked in the field of dentistry, and I need to write concisely
and accurately throughout my day. I have owned my own dental hygiene clinic since 2019. In
my work, I need to communicate with patients of all ages, dentists, physicians, the public, and
more. As part of a university-level English collaborative student team, I hope to bring
enthusiasm and a strong work ethic to the group.
My work with colleagues and the public over the past many years allows me to work well in a
team environment.
If you feel I would make a good addition to your writing team, please contact me at
jworsham@student.ubc.bc.ca .
Sincerely,
Jennifer Worsham, RDH, DHP(c)
PDF letter: 301 Jennifer Worsham Application letter
My name is Jennifer, and I am a registered dental hygiene practitioner living in Victoria, BC. In 2001, I began my post-secondary education at Camosun College in Computer Science; but after my first year, I switched to the Certified Dental Assistant program.
After leaving school, I worked in the dental field for many years. My assisting career spanned general dentistry, orthodontics (braces), periodontics (gum surgery), prosthodontics, dentures, and oral surgery.
During my work, I realized that there were barriers to care for many people. Offices are often only open during school/work hours. Many no longer take insurance. Many dentists are overbooked, and have trouble fitting clients into the schedule. Cost of living is skyrocketing in Victoria, and dental care is becoming out of reach for many. I decided I wanted to open my own dental hygiene clinic where I could reduce some of those barriers. I returned to Camosun College to complete the Registered Dental Hygiene program in 2017, and opened my home-based dental clinic in 2019.
My motto is “Your mouth. Your life. Your schedule.” People can book appointments on statutory holidays, weekends, or typical weekdays. I am available from 8 am to 8 pm in order to reduce the need for people to miss work or school to attend a dental treatment. I accept insurance, and give discounts to those who are experiencing hardship. Since I have no staff, my overhead is low and I can make this model work. My equipment is mobile so that I can treat patients in their own homes or care centres. Additionally, since there is no dentist on site, my clinic can be a great “first step” into care for those who are currently phobic of the dentist or embarrassed after a long time without dental treatment.
I am so excited to be developing this new phase of my 20-year journey in the dental field.