Reflections

Hometown:
Chantilly, Virginia

Undergraduate school/degree:
Virginia Tech –Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
Maintaining balance in life is as important to me as becoming the best dentist I can be.I take pride in that my identify is more than school.In addition to being a dental student I am a daughter, sister, friend, dog mom, artist, athlete &runner. This year I ran my 5th marathon &qualified for Boston!

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
Dentistry allows me to be so much more than simply a health care provider; I also get to be an artist, a healer, an engineer, a scientist, a teacher, a student, a friend, a philanthropist and more. It gives me the privilege to provide care and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Hometown:
Davie, Florida

Undergraduate school/degree:
Eastern New Mexico University–BBA in Management with an Emphasis in Hospitality

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
This summer will mark 8 years of marriage with my beautiful bride, Elizabeth. We have two loving animals- Chloe (yellow lab) and Sushi (maine coon mix). I enjoy cooking (especially BBQ ribs!) and playing the French Horn. Music plays a major role in my life.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
Dentistry is a unique career field in which a patient can not only get out of discomfort, but can also gain immense amounts of self-confidence. If my job is to help make people's days better, whether by relieving pain or improving their smile, then who could possible ask for more?

Hometown:
Smithfield, Utah

Undergraduate school/degree:
Utah State University–Business Administration with a dual minor in Finance and Chemistry

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
New Dad, future Dentist, humble Disciple. These three tenants are the focus of my life. I love the Lord and find joy in serving His children. The thought of coming home to my beautiful wife and daughter motivates me to seize each day in order to receive a full return on the investment of my time.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
I am a service-oriented people person who likes to work with my hands. I am passionate about dentistry because it enables me to interact with and help others on multiple levels that are challenging, scientific, artistic and rewarding.

Hometown:
Fairfax, Virginia

Undergraduate school/degree:
–

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am Rasha, 30 years old- newly married, D4 student at VCU SOD. I am a hard working individual and I take my education very seriously. I'm also a very social person, I like to communicate with people from different backgrounds especially that I speak 3 languages and eager to learn more.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
Dentistry gives me the opportunity to help others both physically and emotionally. Many patients come to us because they are in pain and are afraid. I feel privileged to be able to provide quality dental care and to help my patients achieve their goals and alleviate their fears.

Hometown:
Poquoson, Virginia

Undergraduate school/degree:
University of Virginia–BA in Biology & Spanish

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I grew up in Poquoson, VA, a small town on the Chesapeake Bay with more mosquitoes than people. I am Greek Orthodox, so my identity is largely rooted in my heritage. I enjoy watching sports and world news, cooking, writing poetry, reading event planning blogs, and listening to Latin music.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
I recently saw a graphic that broke down the term "dentist" into 3 parts: D = doctor, EN = engineer, and TIST = artist. To me, that perfectly captures why I'm passionate about dentistry. It's a career that allows me to be a healer, a problem solver, and a creator of beauty.