Beyond the Scalpel: Navigating Dentistry & Empowerment | Dr Erin Sheffield DDS

About this episode

Ellie Halabian discusses the challenges and triumphs of women in oral surgery with Dr. Erin Sheffield.

In this episode of Teeth Matter, host Ellie Halabian engages in a candid conversation with Dr. Erin Sheffield ( @drerinsheffield ), an oral surgeon, about her unique journey in the field of dentistry. We delve into the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in oral surgery, contrasting the experiences of male and female providers. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, the struggle with imposter syndrome, and the dynamics of working in a multi-specialty practice. Dr. Sheffield passionately shares her efforts to create supportive communities for women in dentistry, aiming to break the traditional mold and foster equity in the field. KEYWORDS: #oral surgery, #women, #mentorship, #impostersyndrome, #personal growth, #professionalgrowth, #dentistry, #career,, #gender TAKEAWAYS: Balancing personal life with a demanding professional career. Overcoming imposter syndrome as a woman in a male-dominated field. The dynamics & benefits of working in a multi-specialty practice. Creating supportive communities for women in dentistry. The role of confidence and competence in professional The impact of personal choices on professional paths. The value of autonomy and…

People in this episode

Host: Ellie Halabian

Guest: Dr. Erin Sheffield

Topics covered

• dentistry
• women in oral surgery
• mentorship
• imposter syndrome
• professional growth
• multi-specialty practice

Keywords

• oral surgery
• women
• mentorship
• imposter syndrome
• personal growth
• professional growth
• dentistry
• career
• gender

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