The New Frontier

I have decided to start a blog to chronicle my journey as a dental student. I am in my third year, so better late than never I guess! Attending dental school is a privilege that very few are fortunate enough to participate in. If you asked me ten years ago if I ever thought that I would be here today, I would have laughed and said no way! I realize now that I have become a very powerful role model for my daughters. Almost by accident they are being raised to believe that they can accomplish anything because they watch me overcome tremendous obstacles everyday. I wanted to begin this blog to give them a way to look back on this time from my perspective, and if I can entertain/help anyone else along the way...well that is just gravy.

I am not sure how often I will blog or what direction this may take, but I am always open to your comments/questions!

Starting a new blog is intimidating. Choosing the name is a daunting task that took quite a while. I thought I would share my brainstorming list...

Just a girl and a drill

A molar walks into a bar

Is that your gingiva or are you just happy to see me?

Show me your teeth

Dental girl

Chairside in a skirt

Lipstick and spit

With all that latex, you would think it would be more fun

A mom, a drill and a dream

Drilling my life away

Dental assistant turned dentist

32 teeth in one head? Who can live at that speed?

This is the story of a girl

Oh, you meant dental implants

Four crowns and a root canal

The insanity of dental school

Really? I am allowed to do that?

Open wide

Wide open

Listerine…my new perfume

The tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth.

Living the dream, one millimeter at a time