My name is Anna Chan and welcome to my e-portfolio documenting my academic and clinical experiences as a dental hygiene student at New York City College of Technology!
I have always had a strong interest in dentistry, sparked in part by watching dental cleaning content on social media. As a child, I also enjoyed drawing, particularly unconventional depictions of teeth, which reflects my early fascination with them. I initially pursued studies in computer science but discovered that it was not the right fit for me. After taking time away from school, I transitioned into the healthcare field, where I worked in a primary care office as a secretary and in several optometry practices as a receptionist, technician, and floater. With these experiences, I realized I enjoyed working in healthcare but since I was never crazy about eyes, I moved down the face to my old love: teeth!
Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I enjoy film and television. I am particularly interested in the work of David Lynch, and my favorite television series being a work of his: Twin Peaks. In fact, my header images are photos I took from filming locations of the show.