10/10/2026
This Thanksgiving, I’m feeling especially grateful for the opportunity to wake up every day and do what I love. Dentistry. The good, the bad, and the ugly. And the uglier, the better, I say! 🦷😂
Over the years, so many patients have asked me, often with a look of complete disbelief, “Why on earth would anyone CHOOSE to be a dentist?!”
Well, here’s a little background…
I knew in Grade 3 that I wanted to be a dentist. 🦷❤️ Not a doctor, not a teacher, not an astronaut. A dentist. And absolutely no one was going to convince me otherwise!
Even at that young age, something about it just felt right. And all these years later, I know exactly why.
Dentistry brings together everything I love: science, technology, healthcare, connecting with people, artistry through my hands, and creativity through my mind. It’s the perfect combination of precision, problem-solving, and human connection.
Has it always been easy? Absolutely not! There have been challenging days, exhausting days, and days when I’ve come home frustrated or upset. But here’s the thing…
Not once have I questioned whether I wanted to get up and do it all again the next day.
And after more than 30 years in this profession, I think that says it all. ❤️
So this Thanksgiving, I’m raising a little toast to the profession that has given me so much, to the incredible people who have supported me along the way, to the wonderful teams I’ve worked with, and especially to the patients who have trusted me with their smiles and their stories.
What a privilege it is to spend a lifetime doing something you truly love.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦷🧡
With gratitude ,
Dr. Karen
