Reflections

Hometown:
Clearwater, Florida

Undergraduate school/degree:
University of Florida–Nutritional Sciences

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I was raised in St. Pete, FL amongst a family that never suffers a dull moment. My two siblings instilled a sense of responsibility to care for those around me, which led me to spend summers teaching infants, toddlers and those with special needs to swim. I am also a regular at the gym after class.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
A dentist’s role does not merely end as a practitioner. I see dentistry as the opportunity to engage in a life-long pursuit of learning to wear many hats; an engineer, scientist, artist, leader, I seek to become someone who not only serves their community but enriches the lives of those around them.

Hometown:
Wantagh, New York

Undergraduate school/degree:
University of Scranton–Biology

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am from a large family on Long Island, New York. I enjoy getting outdoors as often as possible. I have recently started playing pickleball and try to stay as active as possible. Before dental school I mostly worked labor jobs and landscaping. When I am home I enjoy working on cars with my father.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
Dentistry makes me feel more alive than anything I have experienced in my life. The thrill of interacting with patients still gets to me almost everyday. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to learn such valuable skills and apply them to helping people.

Hometown:
brooklyn, New York

Undergraduate school/degree:
collage of Staten Island, NY –Bachelor of Science in Biology (Summa Cum Laude)

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I look forward to getting married and having a family once my financial circumstances get better. I enjoy keeping up with the literature and research. I love solving difficult problem, tutoring, swimming, biking and especially give back to my community by volunteering.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
I loved all aspects of dentistry whether it be the hands on aspect of it, the joy it brings to people after they are relieved from pain and the way it makes people have self-confidence with their smiles. Inspired by a personal experience, I am an admirer of the creativity of the art of dentistry.

Hometown:
Amityville , New York

Undergraduate school/degree:
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania –BS in Biology

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
My name is Brionna Anthony. I am a 23 year old from Amityville, New York and I am the oldest of three siblings. I received my B.S. in Biology from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. My favorite color is pink. Some of my favorite things to do are reading, hanging out with friends, and traveling.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
When I had braces, dentistry helped me overcome my fears in social settings. Since then, I have been told that I am always welcoming people with my smile. I would like to show people that through all aspects of dentistry you can gain self-confidence and improve how you interact with others.

Hometown:
Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico

Undergraduate school/degree:
University of Puerto Rico–Integrative Biology, BS

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I'm a first-generation college graduate and the first healthcare provider of my family. Being a Puerto Rican from Aguas Buenas, I'm passionate about nature, beach, and travel. I'm single but in a committed relationship from 2016 to a magnificent nurse. Love to cook, travel, eat and run outside!

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
I love that I would have the opportunity to see my patients twice as often as their PCP. Furthermore, I would be able to treat the most common disease in children, caries, and it’s a privilege to elevate my patient’s level of health and self-esteem by giving them a healthy and beautiful smile.

Hometown:
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Undergraduate school/degree:
Albright College –B.S. in Biology and Spanish

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. I treasure and embrace each of those roles. One of my favorite hobbies is spending time with those I love, whether we are traveling together or just having a great conversation. I love life and I embrace every moment full of optimism and with a smile.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
The profession of dentistry excites me, not because I love diverging walls or the perfectly tapered crown, but because of the impact this service can have on patients. Dentistry is a dynamic profession that combines my passion for art, science, teeth, but ultimately for helping people.

Hometown:
Charlotte, North Carolina

Undergraduate school/degree:
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill–B.S. Biology

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I have a dog named Putter (like the golf club) which says a great deal about my family. Growing up I took lessons and played golf basically every day after school and every Saturday and Sunday with my dad, which made us really close. Overall, I enjoy playing and watching almost every sport.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
I love every aspect of dentistry, which is particularly why I want to be a pediatric dentist. Getting the OR experience, phase 1 ortho treatment, and the GP experience presents a variety of specialties which are appealing to me. I also love that there is always room for individual improvement.

Hometown:
Burke, Virginia

Undergraduate school/degree:
Virginia Commonwealth University–BS Biology, Minors in Business and Chemistry

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I was born and raised in Northern Virginia, and have spent the last 7 years in Richmond. My passion lies in research and innovation within the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Outside of school, I spend my time finding and trying new breweries and restaurants in the city.

Why are you passionate about dentistry?
I truly enjoy the instantaneous improvement a dentist can make to a person’s looks, self-esteem, and self-confidence. No other career is able to provide such profound satisfaction to both the patient and practitioner on a daily basis. The rewards of dentistry extend beyond what I had imagined.