Reactive vs. Proactive Dentistry | NYU Dentistry
- To succeed in dentistry, practitioners need clinical skills, leadership, communication, and business knowledge while understanding the mouth's role in overall health.
- In this episode, Anabella Oquendo, Associate Professor at NYU College of Dentistry, shares her journey from an international student to a leading academic role.
- Tune in and learn how education can redefine dentistry and elevate lives!
To succeed in dentistry, practitioners need clinical skills, leadership, communication, and business knowledge while understanding the mouth’s role in overall health.
In this episode, Anabella Oquendo, Associate Professor at NYU College of Dentistry, shares her journey from an international student to a leading academic role. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals to drive meaningful change. Professor Oquendo advocates for transforming dental education by encouraging future dentists to take a holistic approach that considers nutrition, sleep quality, and the link between oral and systemic health. She also highlights the role of technology, including AI, in improving diagnostics, enhancing efficiency, and strengthening patient relationships while promoting sustainability and prevention in underserved communities.
Tune in and learn how education can redefine dentistry and elevate lives!
Resources:
- Connect with and follow Anabella Oquendo on LinkedIn and Instagram.
- Follow the NYU – College of Dentistry on LinkedIn and explore their website!
- Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health.
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- Systemic Health Investor – https://www.4100dx.com/
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- Forbes Technology Council Member
- Jonathan Levine – www.drjonathanlevine.com
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- Founder – GLO Science LLC www.gloscience.com
- Co-Founder – GLO GOOD Foundation www.glogoodfoundation.org