I chose the dental profession because of my passion for helping others and giving back to my community, growing up in a underserved community I didn't have equitable access to health and dental care. Thus, these passions drove me to acquire skills and knowledge that would allow me to heal, repair, and restore a person’s oral health. But a dentist is more than just fixing teeth. A successful dentist treats the whole person and is mindful of a patient’s needs, so that when a patient sits in the dental chair, he or she feels important, valued, and cared for. I know by improving a patient’s oral health, I can also improve and positively impact the overall health and lives of my patients. Making a difference one patient at time.