5 Questions
ADEA membership is made up of a diverse group of professions that span all facets of dentistry and dental education. But we are more than just our professions.
In the feature 5 Questions With... , we shine a spotlight on various ADEA members, asking them five questions (both professional and personal), giving us all a chance to get to know one another better.
1. What drew you to dental education (or dentistry)?
While a childhood fascination with medical dramas like “St. Elsewhere” initially sparked my interest in becoming a physician, unforeseen circumstances led me down a different path—dentistry. This detour, however, proved to be a fortunate turn, as I've found immense satisfaction and fulfillment in my dental career.
2. What makes you excited to go to work each day?
3. What’s the biggest challenge facing dental education today?
Two of our greatest challenges are the escalating cost of dental education and the recruitment and retention of qualified faculty equipped to prepare students for the rapidly evolving health care landscape
4. What’s one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?
Despite my outward portrayal, a Broadway career remains a distant dream, as I readily admit I lack the requisite acting, singing and stage presence. This may surprise those who know me.