I was recently honoured to be interviewed for Medesy Magazine's second issue. The focus was on women in the medical field, and I was thrilled to be selected. Here are some of the topics we talked about during the interview.
Medsey Interview Issue #2
What led you to choose the dental sector? Where did you study and what did you specialise in?
“I studied Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Melbourne, graduating on the Dean’s Honours List. I’m a general dentist. When I was a child, a conversation I had with my father shaped my worldview. He told me that as human beings living within a society, we should contribute to it just as we benefit from the opportunities it has given us. So I was naturally drawn to professions that help people. Dentistry appeals to both my analytical mind and creative mind; restoring form and function in humanistic but evidence-based ways is a challenge I enjoy every day.”
What values guide your work every day? Is there a moment in your career that you remember with particular pride?
“Kindness, empathy and integrity guide me every day. The moment I remember most proudly was the day I put the handmade signage of my practice on the wall!”
What has your experience as a woman in the dental sector been like? Have you encountered any particular challenges along your path?
“There are definitely elements of prejudice and bias working as a woman in a male-dominated field. I have yet to meet any female dentists who talk down to me, but I have encountered far too many men who think they know better.”
These are just a few of the questions I answered. I would invite you to check out the full interview in Medsey Magazine.
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