The International Dentist Podcast

Dr. Gabriela Lagreca from The International Dentist brings stories from fellow dentists who left their homelands to develop their professional careers in the US. You will hear their journey to success, but also the failures that led them there. Every week, I will bring you helpful, honest, and real advice from educators, leaders, private practitioners, and business owners who will share their experiences and learnings to empower and motivate your dental journey. ⁣

S3 E32: Ms. Ricarda Wichert & Dr. Denisse Rodriguez

Dr. Denisse Rodriguez Healthtech Marketing Enthusiast / Aesthetic Dentist"There has been one thing I have always been attracted and passionate about: beautiful smiles (whether is coming from my own practice or from someone’s soul). Collaborating with practices and companies around the US, Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and of course Venezuela), Europe has since 2020 (pre-pandemic) been my base and currently working with marketing and digital dentistry, tapping and re...

01-09
48:59

S3 E31 Dr. Leo Marquez

Dr. Leonardo Marquez graduated as a Dentist from University of Guadalajara, Mexico in 2015. After years of sacrifice and effort, he was accepted at the University of Michigan ITDP (Internationally Trained Dentist Program), where he is currently a D4 Student, with an expected DMD graduation date in May 2023. Dr. Marquez was recently accepted in a Prosthodontics Residency Program in Chicago, with a start date of July 2023.He is the creator of multiple dental education content for Spanish speake...

12-19
56:53

S3 E30 Dr. Martha Forero

Dr. Martha L. Forero is an Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) in the Department of Public Health and Community Service and Department of Pediatric Dentistry. She is the Director of the Josiah Quincy school-based dental clinic and a Co-Director of the Pediatric Community Service-Learning rotation. She was born in Bogota, Colombia, obtained her DDS at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, her M.S. in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Michigan, ...

12-12
01:05:24

S3 E28 Dr. Leonardo Koerich

Hi folks! My name is Dr. Leonardo “Leo” KoerichI grew up in the southern part of Brazil, in a city called Florianópolis with a large, very close family all living pretty close by.I would never have thought that I would be the one in my family to leave the country and end up in North Carolina, but life takes us on some unexpected journeys sometimes, especially when you meet a special person!I completed my first dental degree at Federal University of Santa Catarina, which is in Florianopolis, B...

12-05
59:44

S3 E28 Dr. Andreina Bracho

Andreina Bracho, D.D.S. Pediatric DentistDr. Andreina Bracho received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela in 2009. She worked as a general dentist for a few years before pursuing her specialty. During that time, she discovered her love for pediatric dentistry.She completed her pediatric residency at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, receiving two awards at her graduation – clinical achievement and performance in orthodontics. She is always e...

11-28
44:16

S3 E27 ADEA Emily Rhineberger

Emily Rhineberger is the Senior Director of Application Services at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) where she leads the application services team. ADEA’s four application services include ADEA CAAPID, the application for internationally educated dentists, and ADEA PASS, the application for residency programs. She has worked in higher education enrollment management for over fifteen years. Register to ADEA CAAPID VIRTUAL FAIR HERE When? December 1st, 2022 Where? OnlineHow? Fre...

11-14
48:20

S3 E26 Dr. Mario Romero

Mario F. Romero is the Director of Romero Dental Seminars. He received his DDS degree from the University of Guayaquil (Ecuador) School of Dentistry in 1995. He then completed a two year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health where he was granted the Handleman Award for Excellence. In 2001 he was named one of the “Most Prominent Dentist” by the Ecuadorian Dental Federation. In 2016 he received the American C...

11-14
49:49

S2 E25 PDS International Student Program

Promethean Dental SystemsFor more information about PDS International Student Program, visit: https://www.prometheandentalsystems.com/international-student-program This episode features PDS board members:Mike Hill- Chairman of the Board. Mike has been working with dental practices and dental suppliers across the dental ecosystem for nearly a decade to deliver efficieny, optimization and new educational standards. Mike has built results all throughout the value chain and has success...

05-17
38:09

S2 E24 Dr. Daniel Oreadi

Dr. Daniel Oreadi DMD, OMFSDr. Oreadi earned his dental degree at the Universidad Central of Venezuela and completed the Advanced Graduate Education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Oreadi then completed a fellowship training in head and neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Currently, Dr. Oreadi is an assistant professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surge...

05-10
48:49

S2 E23 Dr. Rodrigo Cunha

Dr. Rodrigo Sanches Cunha Dr. Cunha completed his Undergraduate Dental Degree in 1994, which he obtained from the Catholic University of Campinas in Sao Paulo - Brazil. His postgraduate studies include a Specialty degree in Endodontics obtained in 1997 from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP); in 2002, a M.Sc. degree in Clinical Dentistry (Endodontics), and in 2006, a Ph.D. degree in Dental Sciences both of which he received from Sao Leopoldo Mandic Centre for Dental Research. In...

05-03
47:08

S2 E22 Dr. Sergio Sanchez

Sergio E. Sanchez, DDSAssistant Professor, AEGD Program Director, Craniofacial Sciences, University of Connecticut, School of Dental MedicineDr. Sergio Sanchez was born and raised in Peru. He received his Dental Degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia School of Dentistry in 2004. After dental school, Dr. Sanchez completed a Diplomaed certification in Dental Esthetics from the School of Peruvian Dentistry. In 2008, he joined the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency...

04-26
52:44

S2 E21 Dr. Alex & Stefania Grous

Dr. Alexandros Grous graduate from the School of Dentistry, University of Athens (1980).He completed a certificate, Post Graduate Prosthodontics Specialty Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston (1981-1983). He became an assistant clinical professor of Prosthodontics, Restorative Dept. TUFTS University (1983-1984). He obtained his PhD, diploma at the School of Dentistry, University of Athens (2003).He is a part time clinical instructor at the postgraduate Prosthodo...

04-19
46:55

S2 E20 Dr. Jose Rivero

Dr. Jose Rivero is a Board Certified Dentist Anesthesiologist, he was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, where he earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery and practiced for several years while preparing to apply to postgraduate training programs in the U.S. In 2012, Dr. Rivero was accepted into the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the University of Connecticut, where he completed two years of postdoctoral training. Immediately after, he continued to expand his skills and c...

04-12
55:30

S2 E19 Dr. Norah Alajaji

Dr Norah Alajaji BDS, MSc.Dr. Norah Alajaji acquired her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2007. She pursued higher education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA, under the department of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, attaining her Fellowship and Master’s Degree in 2012 and 2014 respectively.During her stay in the United States, Dr. Alajaji held a part-time clinical instructor position for the post-graduate...

04-05
39:57

S2 E18 Dr. Tarek Hafez

Dr. Hafez is a specialist in multiple fields with advanced experience andclinical skills in Aesthetics, Prosthodontics, and Implant dentistry. He earnedhis Bachelor of Dental Science from Misr International University (Cairo, Egypt), 2005.Further expanding his expertise by completing both the Advanced Comprehensive Dentistryand Advanced Implant Dentistry programs at New York University College of Dentistry(New York, USA) in 2016. He was later appointed Clinical Fellow of the Advanced ImplantD...

03-29
48:37

S2 E17 Dr. Avni Jain

Dr. Avni Jain, MDS. Prosthodontist and Implantologist."I pursued my master’s from India. In the middle of 2019, I moved to London with my husband and started preparing for UK licensing exam. Soon after that, the pandemic struck, and during these unprecedented times of lockdown, I wanted to help students who are most impacted by this disruption. So, I started my Instagram page (@dentalshots_lon) with the objective of making dental education easy through handmade dental animations and illustrat...

03-22
31:33

S2 E16 Pears of wisdom on Continuing Education: Ms. Elizabeth Tallett & Dr. Irina Dragan

Today's episode is a conversation about continuing education opportunities for distance learning, with Elizabeth Tallett, Director of Continuing Education, Marketing and Communications, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and Dr. Irina Dragan Assistant Professor, Director of Faculty Education & Instructional Development. Links to the courses mentioned in this episode:https://dental.tufts.edu/continuing-educationThe International Dentist Bootcamp (LIVE-STREAMED ONLINE)Dental Educat...

03-15
36:31

S2 E15 Dr. Jessica Metcalfe

Dr. Jessica is an international speaker, an impostor phenomenon coach, and a dentist to oncology patients. She works with professionals to help dismantle the impostor phenomenon, perfectionism, and burnout. Dr. Jessica brings a unique perspective challenging your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors about achieving, self-worth, and mental health.https://www.drjessicametcalfe.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thealchemistdentist/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5/---------------...

03-08
59:00

S2 E14 Dr. Paresh Shah

Dr. Paresh Shah maintains a private practice in Winnipeg, Canada with a focus on implants, aesthetics and interdisciplinary care. He also serves as a founder and co-director for a Seattle Study Club in Winnipeg. Dr. Shah holds a Master’s degree in Physiology and a proficiency certificate in Esthetic Dentistry from the University of Buffalo (SUNY) and a GPR from the University of Manitoba in 1992. He is also a graduate of Misch Implant Institute and the Kois Center. Dr. Shah has take...

03-01
51:16

S2 E13 Dr. Mahsa Khaghani

Dr. Mahsa Khaghani obtained her degree in Dentistry from the U.C.M. (1999). She is the CEO at BeIDE https://bedentalexpert.comInvisalign specialist. Doctor Diamond.Specialist in Implantology and Periodontology.Advanced continuing education in Implantology and Periodontology at New York University (NY 2009-2010).Diploma in advanced periodontics from the U.C.M. (2010).Advanced treatments in periodontics and implantology. (2010)Advanced Course on Surgical Techniques and Aesthetic Implantology, D...

02-22
01:00:08

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