Mommy Dentists in Business
Dr. Grace Yum has quietly become one of the highest profile pediatric dentists in Chicago and beyond. She is in a small pool of less than 5% of all dentists who become certified in pediatrics. She also founded and built Yummy Dental and Orthodontics for Kids into a leader in its category. In this Podcast, Dr. Yum shares pearls of wisdom based on her experience that are designed to help moms be successful in their medical careers and in their lives more broadly. She interviews a rotating cast of experts who give invaluable advice from a variety of perspectives: fashion stylists, lawyers, CEOs, nutritionists, skincare experts, parenting experts and more. Along the way, Dr. Yum shares the secrets to her success in balancing motherhood and her growing business interests in dental, real estate and beyond.
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295: Interview with Advanced Clinical Applications Specialist at Solventum, Jen Post RDH, MDH
Jen is a 1999 graduate of the University of South Dakota with degrees in Nursing, Psychology and Dental Hygiene. Jen received her master’s degree in dental hygiene from the University of Minnesota in 2013. She was previously an adjunct professor of dental hygiene at the University of Minnesota where she lectured, worke
294: Interview with Dentist, Registered Yoga Teacher & Certified Wellness Consultant, Dr. Josie Dovidio
Dr. Josie Dovidio is a long-time dentist, registered yoga teacher and certified wellness consultant. After 22 years, she made the difficult decision to sell her practice, in order to address health issues related to the prolonged physical and mental stress inherent to dentistry. She now helps dental professionals "undo
Dr. Sadie Mestman is a seasoned dentist and dedicated mentor with decades of experience in clinical practice and community health education. With strong ties to Head Start programs, Sadie is passionate about guiding individuals interested in dentistry, especially those committed to serving underserved communities. She
292: Interview with Pediatric Dentist & Founder of Tanner's Tasty Paste, Dr. Janelle Holden
After earning her BS in Dental Hygiene from USC, Dr. Holden found her calling in a pediatric dental office in Beverly Hills. After five years, she returned to USC to earn her DDS and a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. She was fortunate to return to the same practice for a year as an associate before opening her own
291: Interview with Professor, Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology, and President of American Academy of Periodontology, Dr. Mia Geisinger
Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, MS is a Professor, Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology, and Acting Chair of the Department of Periodontology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Geisinger received her BS in Biology from Duke University, her DDS from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, an
290: Interview with General Dentist, Practice Owner & Dental Educator, Dr. Ankur Gupta
Ankur A Gupta, DDS, after completing a one-year GPR in Cleveland, started a practice from scratch in 2005. Armed with what he considered adequate dental knowledge, hand skills, and a personable demeanor, he watched as his practice floundered, finances became un-predictable, and his lower back and spirit toward his prof
