People of Dentistry

“I didn’t come out of the closet until my 3rd year of dental school at the Medical University of South Carolina. Being from the South,...

I’ve always been someone who respected and appreciated science. I actually made the decision to enter dentistry through a “what do you...

“My husband and I own a farm and ranch where we raise milo, corn, wheat, oats, and several hundred cattle. There are cows that we feed out...

“It’s a very raw story because, like every one of us, I’m imperfect. When I got out of dental school, I really thought that I should have...

“I realized the importance of cooking when I was nine. I had just arrived in America along with my parents (and one younger sibling). My...

“I’ve been a practicing dentist for over eight years. I love my profession, but it’s been quite a ride. I’ve always loved the fact that...

“This side of me came out during chemotherapy, this urge to overcome my fears and make hurdles. One thing I’ve always wanted to do is put...

“Before I ever decided to be a Dentist, I went to Brigham Young University in Provo, UT on a full scholarship to study musical theatre....

“There was a business call I had to take in my office. When I got on the call, the person was very rude. Suddenly, I felt an excruciating...

“West Point was a frequent place for field trips and sightseeing. I saw it a million times, I never really thought I was gonna be part of...

(1/2) “My dad takes people to Saudi Arabia for religious trips. In my fourth year of dental school, during November Break, I brought some...

“I should have left private practice two years prior, but I kept putting it off and labeling it as ‘quitting’ or ‘not working hard...

“5:05 in the morning, August 26th, I fell to the shower floor. Long story short, I got my appendix taken out as it had blown! The pain was...