Mommy Dentists In Business

205: Interview with board-certified pediatric dentist & founder of Diversity In Dentistry Mentorships, Dr. Laila Hishaw

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Dr. Laila Hishaw is a thought leader and change agent for diversity in dentistry, and authority in children’s oral health. After earning her dental degree with honors in Pediatric Dentistry from UMKC School of Dentistry, she specialized in pediatric dentistry at UT Health—San Antonio.  She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  Hishaw's demonstration of professionalism, leadership, and service to others has been recognized by two prestigious honorary dental societies, the American College of Dentists,  and the  International Colleges of Dentists. She currently serves on the ADA Task Force to Eliminate Barriers for Underrepresented Minorities into the Dental Profession and volunteers on the Board of Directors for Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation and the Arizona Dental Foundation.  She is an alumna of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership.   Dr. Hishaw is the founding partner of Tucson Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and was