Ep. 783 - The Challenges of Being a Mom and a Dentist: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Christina Blacher
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Dr. Christina Blacher discusses the challenges of balancing a dental career with motherhood.
How do you balance the rigorous demands of clinical dentistry with the life-changing responsibilities of motherhood? For many women in the profession, this question creates anxiety, guilt, and career uncertainty that's rarely discussed openly. Our guest is Dr. Christina Blacher, a general dentist with 11 years of experience based in Frisco, Texas, and founder of Christina Blacher Consulting. Dr. Blacher is an Align Global Faculty member and international keynote speaker for Invisalign who has trained over 20,000 doctors worldwide and treatment plans over 2,000 ClinChecks annually. She has successfully transitioned from full-time general dentistry to exclusive clear aligner therapy while building a thriving consulting business and raising two young children. This conversation explores the realities of maintaining a dental career while navigating early motherhood. Dr. Blacher shares her personal journey from working four days a week in general practice to becoming more successful after having children, despite initial concerns about career interruption. The discussion covers the unique challenges dental professionals face, including the absence of traditional maternity leave…
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