BLACK DENTISTS EXIST! In the United States, the underrepresentation for Black dentists is extraordinary. What do you do when your dream may leave you as the minority in most professional spaces throughout your career?
We chat with Dr. Bristol Williams ("Dr. B"), DDS, MDS - a Periodontist/Dental Implant Surgeon, entrepreneur and speaker about her road to being a leader in a field largely unrepresented by African-American women. She shows us how through grit, perseverance, and an uncompromising belief in herself and her ability to succeed - she was launch her own multi-practice speciality office and help communities in need of innovative dental care and resources.
SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS:
- Growing up as the child of a dentist
- Lessons learned during life as a dental student
- Launching her career and opening up her own multi-practice speciality office in New Orleans
- Advice for working with borrowed money and budgeting smartly
- Pricing innovation
- Expanding into new target/niche demographics
- Finding mentors & lessons learned from failed business ventures
- Expert dental tips & why Cardi B makes Dr. B so happy
- Getting into underrepresented industries & creating opportunity for others
Dr. B sees her hands as her God-given gift to help others feel more confident with their smiles. She's using her platform to help domestic violence survivors smile again by repairing their teeth, and partnering with other professionals to repair the survivors' overall lives. She also teaches dental professionals on how to open, manage, and sustain their own dental practice.
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