Category: My Story

Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong? We sometimes dismiss the importance of fitting in, but being part of a community represents much more...

When I’m asked what made me want to be a hygienist, I tell people that dentistry was just always in my heart. At 16 years...

When I met my husband during his second year of dental school, I initially recall thinking that dating a dentist sounded boring. My plans were...

From a young age, I was always interested in teeth. I was congenitally missing my lateral incisors, so I spent a lot of time in...

My dental journey began over 40 years ago as a Registered Dental Assistant. After 10 years as a chairside assistant, I made the move “up...

Yes, I’m a dental hygienist, yoga instructor, and business owner, but my wholehearted life revolves around my faith in God and my family. My husband...

Sitting in my doctor’s office, they broke it down for me. I had Stage 3 Liver Fibrosis. No, I’m not an alcoholic. But I do...

It all seemed to happen by accident. Several years ago, I did a Google search for my name to see if I could learn more...

Being Latina is my orgullo (pride). Latina is my strength. Latina is a badass woman! When I embrace my Latindad, I feel the power of...

Within the last two years I have become a part of several facebook forums that support women within dentistry, one of them being DeW, and...

What is the best part of your job? When I am speaking, the best part of my job is to create an unforgettable experience for...

What is the best part of your job? The best part of my role is being able to empower and inspire women to find and...