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Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science in Business – Wichita State University
Doctor of Dental Surgery – West Virginia University
Why did you become a dentist?
I decided to become a dentist because of my cousin. When I first graduated from high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. A few careers crossed my mind, but it did not feel right. My cousin told me to go work with her and meet the dentist she worked for. After shadowing and some soul searching, I decided to pursue a career in dentistry so that I could help others and care for my community.
Interesting Facts
When I was younger, I was a loner and shy. I had a lot of dental work due to lack of brushing and lots of sweets from my dad. I grew up feeling that I was not good enough. However, one middle school teacher changed that for me. She told me that she was proud of me and that I should not feel so bad as long as I kept trying my best. From then on my faith grew and I stopped beating my self down. I worked hard in everything I did and even in subjects that I was poor in. My determination to not give up and my habits of working hard has led me to where I am today.