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What Grief Taught Me About Dentistry – A Story Every Team Should Hear with Parul Dua Makkar

What Grief Taught Me About Dentistry – A Story Every Team Should Hear with Parul Dua Makkar

Update: 2025-07-15
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In this deeply moving episode of Women in Digital Dentistry, Dr. Parul Makkar opens up about the personal tragedy that changed the course of her professional life: the loss of her brother, a fellow dentist, to oral cancer.

What followed was a mission rooted in purpose. Dr. Makkar became a powerful advocate for early oral cancer screening, created a comprehensive training course for dental teams, and became certified in grief coaching to support others navigating personal loss within the profession.

🎙️ Listen as we explore:

  • Why oral cancer screening must become standard protocol in every practice

  • How grief can be a catalyst for systemic change in dentistry

  • Building a team-based approach to patient care and support

  • The importance of boundaries, time management, and mental well-being for dental professionals

  • Parul’s vision for a more compassionate, inclusive dental community

Whether you’re a dentist, hygienist, team leader, or simply a healthcare professional who cares, this episode offers insight, support, and a call to action.

🎧 Tune in and subscribe for more conversations with powerful women changing the face of dentistry.

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What Grief Taught Me About Dentistry – A Story Every Team Should Hear with Parul Dua Makkar

What Grief Taught Me About Dentistry – A Story Every Team Should Hear with Parul Dua Makkar

Allison Lacoursiere