People of Dentistry
The People of Dentistry is a blog that tells
the amazing true stories of your Dental peers
in their own words.
Dr. Alice Hoang
“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,...
Dr. Sarah Morris
I’ve always been someone who respected and appreciated science. I actually made the decision to enter dentistry through a “what do you...
Dr. Kate Haag
“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...
Dr. Alan Stern
“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...
Dr. Vi Ho
“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...
Dr. Sagar Shah – Part 1
“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...
Dr. Sagar Shah – Part 2
“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...
Dr. Ryan Shepherd
“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....
Dr. Maria Lima
“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...
Dr. Grace Chung
“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...
Dr. Husnain Shahid – Part 1
(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...
Dr. Husnain Shahid – Part 2
(2/2) “One of my friends comes back to see if everybody is okay. He pulls me out of the water and saves my life. It stops hailing, but...
Dr. Sonia Smith
“I should have left private practice two years prior, but I kept putting it off and labeling it as ‘quitting’ or ‘not working hard...
Dr. Robert Pick
“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...