AGD’s 2025 10 Dentists to Watch
Date(s)
Mar. 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Multiple Speakers
Subject: 770 Self-Improvement
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Tuesday, March 18: 7–8 p.m. CDT
Audience: Students, Residents, Dentists, Dental Assistants
Fee: Free
Description
Each year, AGD Impact recognizes 10 dentists at the start of their careers who are already making a mark in the world of oral healthcare. As rising leaders, these dentists offer a unique perspective, understanding the challenges and opportunities faced by current students and recent graduates. Join us for this webinar, where you’ll hear these new dentists’ stories, gain valuable advice and have the chance to ask them questions about their dental careers.
Learning Objectives
1. Gain insights into the career paths of rising dental leaders.
2. Learn how to set meaningful career goals.
3. Learn how to shape your own career path.
4. Gain diverse perspectives on navigating the ever-evolving dental field.
Speaker Bios
Moderator
Clayton Sorrells, DDS, is the owner dentist at Glenwood Family Dentistry and the New Dentists columnist for AGD Impact. He graduated from the dental school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a registered nurse for three years before going to dental school.
Panelists
Sam Asthana, DDS, FAGD, took an unconventional path to dentistry, initially pursuing a music career. As a saxophonist, Asthana experienced jaw pain that eventually led him to dentistry.
Blake Edward Bandeff, DMD, knew he wanted a career where he could deliver a visible difference in people’s lives. His proudest achievement is building a practice that embraces both cosmetic and implant technologies. His practice focuses not only on restoring function but also on creating natural, esthetic results tailored to each individual.
Alexandra J. Fushi, DMD, MPH, was drawn to dentistry before she lost her first tooth. Fushi’s practice, Mint To Be Family Dentistry, focuses on a personalized approach to patient care. She emphasizes a bidirectional relationship with patients.
Brandi R. Hair, DMD, was inspired to pursue dentistry after witnessing her family’s struggles with accessing affordable dental care. What makes Hair’s practice unique is its commitment to “meeting patients where they are,” both geographically and in terms of oral health literacy. Through mobile dentistry and clear communication, her practice breaks down barriers, helping patients better understand and engage with their oral health.
Subject: 770 Self-Improvement
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Tuesday, March 18: 7–8 p.m. CDT
Audience: Students, Residents, Dentists, Dental Assistants
Fee: Free
Description
Each year, AGD Impact recognizes 10 dentists at the start of their careers who are already making a mark in the world of oral healthcare. As rising leaders, these dentists offer a unique perspective, understanding the challenges and opportunities faced by current students and recent graduates. Join us for this webinar, where you’ll hear these new dentists’ stories, gain valuable advice and have the chance to ask them questions about their dental careers.
Learning Objectives
1. Gain insights into the career paths of rising dental leaders.
2. Learn how to set meaningful career goals.
3. Learn how to shape your own career path.
4. Gain diverse perspectives on navigating the ever-evolving dental field.
Speaker Bios
Moderator
Clayton Sorrells, DDS, is the owner dentist at Glenwood Family Dentistry and the New Dentists columnist for AGD Impact. He graduated from the dental school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a registered nurse for three years before going to dental school.
Panelists
Sam Asthana, DDS, FAGD, took an unconventional path to dentistry, initially pursuing a music career. As a saxophonist, Asthana experienced jaw pain that eventually led him to dentistry.
Blake Edward Bandeff, DMD, knew he wanted a career where he could deliver a visible difference in people’s lives. His proudest achievement is building a practice that embraces both cosmetic and implant technologies. His practice focuses not only on restoring function but also on creating natural, esthetic results tailored to each individual.
Alexandra J. Fushi, DMD, MPH, was drawn to dentistry before she lost her first tooth. Fushi’s practice, Mint To Be Family Dentistry, focuses on a personalized approach to patient care. She emphasizes a bidirectional relationship with patients.
Brandi R. Hair, DMD, was inspired to pursue dentistry after witnessing her family’s struggles with accessing affordable dental care. What makes Hair’s practice unique is its commitment to “meeting patients where they are,” both geographically and in terms of oral health literacy. Through mobile dentistry and clear communication, her practice breaks down barriers, helping patients better understand and engage with their oral health.
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