-
 WHY
THIS SPECIALTY?
- I went to dentists a lot when I was a child and I
knew that I could be much more compassionate.
- MOST REWARDING ASPECT?
- I love every minute of it. I especially love
listening to the children. And our large staff is great—this really is my
second family.
- WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU FIRST WANTED TO BE A
DENTIST?
- I've known ever since I was in high school. I
loved math, and my mom suggested dentistry.
- HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR CHAIR SIDE MANNER?
- As a pedodontist, you have to be relaxed because
children pick up on it. I explain everything, and we use a lot of
distraction—I like to count the "bugs" I find when I drill the younger
kids teeth.
- ONE THING YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE ABOUT DENTAL
PUBLIC HEALTH?
- I don't believe that dentistry should be dictated
by insurance companies.
- WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT UNCONDITIONALLY PUTS A
SMILE ON YOUR FACE?
- The kids! They always have something exciting to
share with us.
- WHAT ARE THE SECRETS TO GOOD DENTAL HYGIENE?
- In my house in the morning, the car doesn't move
until everybody brushes their teeth.
- WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX?
- I have a husband and 3 children ages 11, 12, and
13—so I spend my time with them. We've traveled the world as a family.
- WHAT ARE YOUR INDULGENCES/VICES?
- I love math so I would actually love to be an
accountant! But my fantasy job would be a dancer.
- FAVORITE ABQ RESTAURANT?
- My husband and I eat lunch at Savory Fare 3 to 4
times a week. It's so good!
- HOW DO YOU THINK YOUR COLLEAGUES WOULD DESCRIBE
YOU?
- That I feel for kids while I get the job done. I
have empathy both for the kids and the situation parents are in.
- TO WHOM OR WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS?
- I don't care about the money—good dentistry
happens when you are good to people—to the kids, to parents and your
staff. I treat everyone like family.
|
