As an aspiring dentist, what aspects of the job should I focus on to stay motivated?

It's been 2 weeks on the job as a dental assistant in a pediatric dental office. I have a very good handle of my responsibilities already. However, I find the job itself getting monotonous (i.e. bringing patients into their assigned rooms, taking bite wings and pano x-rays of the teeth, replacing trays, autoclaving basic routine instruments, assisting with suction and procedures) I'm sure you get the idea . It's been a challenge to see the bigger picture for myself while I'm on the job.... As an aspiring dentist, what aspects of the job should I focus on to stay motivated?
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