Flash back to the 1950’s. Women were wearing perfect A-line dresses, sporting pin curls, and flashing flawless red lips. Today, we are lucky to throw …
It’s Not Easy Being a Woman in Dentistry
Imagine how it was for the very first woman in dentistry. Some would say, “It’s not easy being a woman in dentistry.” And if you …
Health and Fitness Part II: Making Fitness FIT into Your Schedule!
As a female dentist one of the most important aspects to practicing dentistry is taking care of ourselves. I will be honest with you, though, …
Julie Varney
When I graduated from high school, the life path was planned and the journey to my career started. I was attending a local college, on …
Profession Progression, the Story of a Lifetime, Part 5: Kathryn Gilliam
Kathryn Gilliam learned early on about dentistry and, more importantly, the connection between the health of our mouth and our body. It started with world-renowned …
My Amazing Journey in Dentistry
Thank you to Anne Linesch Duffy and Dental Entrepreneur for the opportunity to share my story with their readers. It is my hope that it …
Kump
My desire to be a dental professional was forged during my teenage years. I had severely crowded teeth, was teased, embarrassed to smile and very …
Profession Progression, the Story of a Lifetime, Part 2: Janice Hurley
I am known as Dentistry’s “Image” Expert. However, I entered the world of dentistry by sheer chance, and the world of “image” by necessity. That’s …
Profession Progression, the Story of a Lifetime, Part 6: Lanthier
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis Early Hardships As I reflect on my childhood now as an adult, I …
Profession Progression, the Story of a Lifetime, Part 3: Deb Roberge
My Role Model You could say that creative thinking runs in the family. I didn’t really think of it that way until later in life. …
10 Self-Care Tips for a Happier You
“Self-care is a divine responsibility.” – Danielle Laporte As women, we often focus the majority of our energy on the well-being of those we care …
The Ultimate Don’t Do This Guide to Maternity Leave for Women in Dentistry
I’ve got to admit I didn’t ace maternity leave the first time around. In 2009, I took one-week paid leave to bond with my firstborn …
Social Media in Dentistry: Raw or Perfect, Just DeW You
Social media and dentistry? The dental profession is filled with meticulous personalities. People who like more detail than not. Fine lines drawn between black and …