"I chose dentistry because my father was a huge inspiration to me. He is a doctor, and he has shown me what the medical field is like since I was a kid."
VU
SUMAIRA
Major:
Nutrition
oCTOBER
Classification:
Junior
Why dentistry?
"As cliche as it is, I've always loved to make people smile or laugh. I think dentistry will elevate how I can help people smile & laugh more often while being beautifully confident about it!"
ISHAQ
GISEL
Major:
Health
NOV-JAN
Classification:
Freshmen
Why Dental Hygiene?
"I want to be part of the dental hygiene community because I want to be able to help patients feel confident with their teeth and feel like they are seen by making sure they have good oral care."
ROMERO
KATALINA
Major/Minor:
Health/Biology
FEB.
Classification:
Freshmen
Why WDA?
"I joined WDA because I wanted to experience this pre-dental journey with other girls with the same passion and love for dentistry! I love this group and the officers who always cheer you on and guide you every step of the way, making the journey even more meaningful and enjoyable!"
RODRIGUEZ
PAOLA
Major:
Biology
MARCH
Classification:
Sophomore
Why dentistry?
"I’ve seen firsthand how dental care can feel like a privilege instead of a right. After experiencing the consequences of limited access to proper treatment, I knew I wanted to be part of the solution. Dentistry would allow me to bridge that gap, ensuring that quality care is accessible to the communities that need it most."
ORTIZ
TALIA
Major/Minor:
biology/Medicine & Society
APRIL (1)
Classification:
Freshmen
Why dentistry?
"Growing up, I had access to good dental care, which was something my parents and those back home were unable to receive. Seeing the differences in oral health care given between developed and underdeveloped or developing countries was enough to drive me into dentistry, where I have the opportunity to change the lack of care in countries such as my own. Everyone deserves to feel confident about their smile, and I would love to help make that possible."
Eltiti
TIFFANy
Major/minor:
Biology/World cultures & Literature
APRIL (2)
Classification:
Sophomore
Why WDA?
"I chose WDA because I wanted to gain more knowledge about dentistry and gain a second family who knew what this field was like. I've gained valuable friends through this organization and plan to make even more friends. I hope I can help other girls with their dental journeys and be someone they can rely on just like my officer team."
TRAN
TIFFANy
Major/minor:
Biology/World cultures & Literature
APRIL (2)
Classification:
Sophomore
Why WDA?
"I chose WDA because I wanted to gain more knowledge about dentistry and gain a second family who knew what this field was like. I've gained valuable friends through this organization and plan to make even more friends. I hope I can help other girls with their dental journeys and be someone they can rely on just like my officer team."
