Representation Matters In Dentistry with Dr. Cecilia LaRoche

08/08/2023 59 min Temporada 2 Episodio 19
Representation Matters In Dentistry with Dr. Cecilia LaRoche

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Dr. Cecilia LaRoche turned her love of math and chemistry into a lucrative and fulfilling career in dentistry. Recognizing that she was a hustler early on, Dr. LaRoche gravitated towards commission-based work to be in control of her pay. As the first doctor in her family, she discussed how a chance encounter with a black male dentist at a two-day symposium piqued her interest in dentistry. In this episode we cover cosmetic dentistry, the benefits of getting children braces and/or retainers earlier in life, low-cost dental work at dental schools and current trends in dentistry. Dr. LaRoche highlights that dentistry is a feel-good industry and was grateful for the exposure to a field that is dominated by white men. Social Media:On Facebook and Instagram @Larochedental, www.Larochedental.comLocation: 205-07 Hillside Avenue Suite 17, Jamaica, NY 11423Resources: Bennett College (HBCU)Dental Association (ADA) National Dental Association (NYC NDA), Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Dental Van Initiative