Beyond The Smile with Dr. Laila Hishaw
Government
Beyond the Smile (Huddle) is a podcast of the nonprofit, Diversity In Dentistry Mentorships, Inc., where we bring together our Mentees with successful dentists of color to be encouraged and inspired by their stories of leadership, perseverance, and resilience! Our goal is to build a diverse, equitable pool of candidates for dental school and beyond! We talk about: How to prepare and succeed in dental school Financing dental school your career goals Leadership Development Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Business and Entrepreneurship Boundaries and Work-Life harmony
Location:
United States
Description:
Beyond the Smile (Huddle) is a podcast of the nonprofit, Diversity In Dentistry Mentorships, Inc., where we bring together our Mentees with successful dentists of color to be encouraged and inspired by their stories of leadership, perseverance, and resilience! Our goal is to build a diverse, equitable pool of candidates for dental school and beyond! We talk about: How to prepare and succeed in dental school Financing dental school your career goals Leadership Development Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Business and Entrepreneurship Boundaries and Work-Life harmony
Language:
English
Episodes
Dr. Sonia Chopra, the "tooth saver" shared her passion about endodontics and groundbreaking digital education and community support to general dentists and endodontists and more
3/21/2023
Sonia Chopra, DDS, is a tooth saver. She’s a board-certified endodontist, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, author, endodontic instructor, and founder of Ballantyne Endodontics in Charlotte, North Carolina.
On top of running her thriving practice, Dr. Chopra provides groundbreaking digital education and community support to general dentists and endodontists who want to uplevel their technical skills, patient experience, and practice efficiency. Through her thoughtfully-designed courses and...
Duration:00:30:44
Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, Practice Management, Women in Leadership, and Diversity and Inclusion
3/20/2023
Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi, the CEO of Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, is devoted to providing an exceptional dental encounter for kids in the locality while also collaborating with families to promote their child's oral health. Her proficiency stems from years of supplementary education, including laser dentistry, maternal and child health, dental trauma, growth, and development. She earned degrees from Duke University and the University of North Carolina Schools of...
Duration:00:46:41
Esther Oluwo, DDS, is a dedicated Deneral and Cosmetic Dentist at TLN Family Dental on her advice about majors in dental school and the reality in the dental workforce
3/13/2023
Dr. Oluwo is a proud Houston native and lifelong resident. Her parents are immigrants from Nigeria who have called Houston home for almost 40 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology (with a minor in public health) from the University of Houston, and then went on to attend Texas A&M College Dentistry for her doctorate of dental surgery (DDS).
She is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, International Association for Dental Research,...
Duration:00:41:39
Dr. Yanina Jouzy, Secretary Hispanic Dental Association on the mission and goals of the HDA organization and her tips on a successful dental school application
2/26/2023
Dr. Jouzy is a proud member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association and is a Board Member of the Hispanic Dental Association and Peruvian American Dental Association. Dr. Jouzy prides herself on her ability to easily communicate the most complicated dental procedures in a fun, accessible, and easily understood manner. Being bi-lingual in both English and Spanish allows her to do so effortlessly in both languages. Her sense of humor and gentle care make her...
Duration:00:24:27
Dr. Arlene Asante, CEO of First Class Smiles of Bethesda Comestic and General Dentistry on being a motivational speaker, life coach, businesswoman, and inspiration to others
2/26/2023
In this episode, Dr. Arlene Asante opens her quest, desire, and dedication to lifelong learning to ensure that she provides the best quality dental care for her patients - who listens and responds to her patients to meet their expectations and provide them with comfortable experiences. During her spare time, she is the Visionary Founder and President of Enhancing Adolescent Girls for an Evolving Resolution, Incorporated (EAGER, Inc.) a mentoring program that has served the Baltimore City...
Duration:00:29:21
Dr. Christina Meiners, President-Elect for the Hispanic Dental Association (2023) on supporting underrepresented minority pre-dental students and promoting inclusivity
2/26/2023
In 2018 Dr. Meiners was one of the first 10 under 10 Awardees of the ADA honoring the top 10 dentists in practice 10 years or less who are making a mark on the profession. Her leadership and dedication to the community has helped her become the recipient of HDA’s National Service Award and receive nominations for the Texas New Dentist of the Year Award. Dr. Meiners is a fellow in the Academy of Dentistry International and the International College of Dentists. She has participated in the ADA...
Duration:00:27:58
Isaiah Sampson, UCLA Dentistry DDS '23 on succeeding in dental school, belonging, and mentorship
2/26/2023
In this episode, Student Dr. Isaiah Sampson shared an intriguing article written by Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD about 7 types of rest that every person needs so we can truly feel restored. We also dive into topics with our predental mentees on the call on his journey in dentistry, the diversity of dental students at UCLA School of Dentistry, how to work towards a sense of belongingness when you are one of the “few & only” in dental school, and so much more.
Beyond the Smile (Huddle) is a...
Duration:00:40:32
Dr. Gabriela Lagreca on dental mentorship and pathways for the International Dentist
2/10/2023
Dr. Lagreca is the Director of Faculty Education, at Tufts School of Dental Medicine where she leads faculty onboarding, training, and development efforts by the Office of Academic Affairs. Additionally, she is the co-director of the Dental Education Learning and Teaching Academy (DELTA) Fellowship and Mini-residency at TUSDM, and Founding Director of The International Dentist® Bootcamp, a program recognized by the Provost Office Mini-Grants for Global Engagement. She is also the host of The...
Duration:00:42:39
Dr. Shanna Warner, Associate Dentist at Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) on pre-dental advice and wisdom
1/30/2023
In this 2nd episode, our special guest is Dr. Shanna R. Warner. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southern University and A&M College and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from Meharry Medical College. After Dental school, she returned to Baton Rouge, LA and is an Associate Dentist at a Federally Qualified health Center (FQHC).
Beyond the Smile (Huddle) is a podcast of the nonprofit, Diversity In Dentistry Mentorships, Inc., where we bring together our Mentees with...
Duration:00:35:58
Dr. Nidhi Taneja speaks on practicing mindfulness in the dental space
1/12/2023
Dr. Nidhi is a board-certified pediatric dentist, with a mission to eliminate dental fear and anxiety for every child. She is an advocate of prevention-focused, minimally-invasive dentistry. In 2020, Dr. Nidhi received the prestigious honor of America’s Top 40 under 40 Specialist Dentists by Incisal Edge Magazine. This award recognizes doctors renowned for their medical innovations, volunteer work, philanthropy, and commitment to outstanding patient care. Dr. Nidhi specializes in treating...
Duration:00:29:48
Dr. Irwine Sainvil, Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and CEO of Kidzvil Pediatric Dentistry on the importance of having the right team & perseverance in building your dreams
1/6/2023
On this week’s episode, we’re on a hot seat as we talk about the toughest matters in dental school and how to overcome them with Dr. Irwine Sainvil where she shared tips for retaking Dental Admission Test (D.A.T.), how to deal with student loans and practice debt, building a practice and your business team and so much more.
Dr. Irwine Sainvil is a product of Haitian immigrants that migrated to the US in the early 1980s with the hope of an American Dream! Working several minimum wage jobs to...
Duration:01:20:27
Dr. Taylor Jackson, First Year Pediatric Dental Resident at The University of Illinois Chicago on hosting her own podcast and advocating for mentorship and community outreach
1/2/2023
Dr. Taylor Jackson is from the rolling hills of Georgia and is currently a 1st year pediatric dental resident at The University of Illinois Chicago. She graduated from Fisk University with a B.A. in Biology in 2016 and from Meharry Medical College with her Master in Health Science in 2018. She then became the first doctor in her family and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery, from the best dental school in the country, Meharry Medical College in 2022. During her time as a dental student,...
Duration:00:32:45