07/20/2026
Four years ago today, my scratch start-up practice Darling Dentistry opened its doors. 🥹 I popped the balloon, and it felt fitting because it sometimes just be like that. 😝
When I graduated dental school, dentistry really wasn’t what I expected it to be. As a new dentist, I found myself in environments that didn’t align with my beliefs regarding patient care. I wanted to take my time, listen, build relationships, and provide compassionate, ethical, patient-centered care. I learned quickly that unfortunately not every practice shares these priorities.
After going down many different avenues, I ultimately decided I needed to create my own practice from scratch in order to provide the ideal patient experience.
It can be a scary path growing something from nothing, starting in a deficit, wearing so many hats, making so many decisions, while also trying to balance the rest of life. In fact, this is the first year Darling Dentistry has been profitable, as of this point. 🙏
But, every day at my practice I get to work with an amazing team who truly cares. We get to help people overcome dental fear, get out of pain, gain confidence, and provide the kind of experience I always hoped healthcare could be. 💗
To every person who has trusted us with their care, referred someone, took the time to leave a kind review, or supported us in any way- it is because of you this has been possible. 🥰 I greatly appreciate you all!
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