As a Key Account Manager for Primelab, specializing in the implementation of digital dentistry for Dentsply Sirona, I have a passion for changing patient’s lives by improving their dental care. My journey with dentistry began at birth, as my father is a dentist. Children with clefts also start their dental journeys at birth. In fact, every 3 minutes, a child is born with a cleft. However, unlike my start in dentistry, their journeys begin as a battle.
At a young age, I felt a strong desire to leave the world better off than when I was born into it. Growing up, I saw how my father was able to change patient’s lives and give them something to smile about again. I knew I wanted to change patient’s lives as well and utilize my love of public speaking to become a voice for the voiceless.
I am truly humbled and honored to represent Smile Train as a Young Leadership Circle Board Member for 2023-2024. In this role, I create awareness and fundraise for Smile Train- the largest international charity for children born with clefts.
Children born with clefts often live in isolation and shame. In addition, they are often malnourished and have difficulty nursing, breathing, hearing, and speaking.
Smile Train’s sustainable model provides training, funding, and resources to empower doctors in 70+ countries to provide life-saving cleft surgeries and other essential care, 100% free for the cleft patients.
It is with my deepest and most sincere gratitude that I thank you for supporting my fundraiser with Smile Train. Together, we can change the world- one smile at a time!
https://www.mysmiletrain.org/campaign/SaveaSmile