Early in my dental training, I spent a week in a rural village in India that permanently shaped my understanding of this profession. Our volunteer team examined and treated nearly 6,000 schoolchildren in just seven days. The numbers were overwhelming, but what stayed with me was not the statistics; it was the human moments. I remember a young… Read More »
Dentistry is often described as a profession of precision — margins measured in microns, exact angulations, ideal outcomes. But in underserved communities, I learned quickly that precision alone is not enough. Leadership, resilience and responsibility often matter just as much as technical skill, sometimes more. One of the most formative experiences of my career was working in a… Read More »
As a board-eligible public health dentist with experience in federally qualified health centers and safety net dental programs, I’ve seen firsthand how oral health policies shape access to care. Now, as a policy consultant for my state’s Medicaid dental program, I work at the intersection of policy and practice — translating systemic challenges into meaningful solutions. Access to… Read More »