name: Jessie Cho
position: Dental Hygienist
hometown: Calgary
how long have you been working in this position? Since 2018!
when did you know you wanted to get into this position? While applying for universities.
who/what encouraged you to take this career path? The hygiene program itself.
do you have any hobbies or interests? Tell us about them: Being active! Ranging from hiking, camping, indoor rock climbing to badminton, going to the gym, and swimming. Also, trying all the new exciting restaurants in the city.
you’ve dedicated your life to people’s smiles, so what makes you smile? My cats, family, friends, and dessert.
What’s your favourite childhood memory? Moving to Calgary at age 7 and making an igloo with my brother with the most amount of snow I’ve ever seen in my life!
name: Mohamed Awadalla
position: Associate Dentist
hometown: Cairo
how long have you been working in this position? Over 10 years
when did you know you wanted to get into this position? Back in the high school when I first noticed that this profession is about art and science together!
who/what encouraged you to take this career path? Drawing smiles and being part of changing people’s lives are big reasons to keep giving more and more.
do you have an idol or role model? No doubt my parents!
do you have any hobbies or interests? Tell us about them: Swimming, horseback riding and hiking.
you’ve dedicated your life to people’s smiles, so what makes you smile? Small gestures and act of kindness from people makes me smile.
favorite place in the world? Where my favorite people are at!
name: Arun Garg
position: Associate Dentist
hometown: Calgary, AB
how long have you been working in this position? 10 years
name: Sunday Obei
position: Registered Dental Assistant
hometown: Calgary, AB
how long have you been working in this position? 2.5yrs
when did you know you wanted to get into this position? Working in the dental/health care field has always been something I’ve wanted to pursue since I was younger.
who/what encouraged you to take this career path? Working where I can help others has always been my goal which is what lead me take this career path.
do you have an idol or role model? I’ve had many role models growing up including teachers, coaches and of course my mom who have taught me very valuable lesions/skills to use in my daily life.
do you have any hobbies or interests? Tell us about them: I’m into art and staying active!
you’ve dedicated your life to people’s smiles, so what makes you smile? Being around my friends/family and watching my favorite TV shows.
favorite place in the world? Neighborhood adventures with my sister.
name: Zo Sang Liani (friends call me Zoey)
position: Dental assistant
hometown: Kalay City, Myanmar
how long have you been working in this position? On and for the past couple of years, in various tasks.
when did you know you wanted to get into this position? My interest in this field of work since I moved to Canada in 2009.
who/what encouraged you to take this career path? My visit to a dental clinic in Calgary inspired me to learn more about my oral health. I came to realize that almost all of our wellbeing depends on it.
do you have an idol or role model? Aung San Suu Kyi is the person I look up to. She has dedicated her life for the betterment of my beloved country, Myanmar. I want to educate and raise awareness of dental hygiene particularly to the people of Myanmar.
what makes you smile? I love gardening. I love to plant flowers. It gives me so much joy when I see a flower bloom. I love spending time with my kids. They give me purpose and add meaning to life. They fulfill my calling. I have great joy in completing my tasks. It gives me a great sense of accomplishments. I also share joy when I see other people succeed their objectives, such as an athletes competing and winning.
My favorite funny movie is: ‘The princess’ bride’.
Joke: A lady was mowing the lawn. She was trimming around the bush and all of a sudden, a cat jumped out of the bush with its tail cut off. She said to the cat that she would take him to Wal-mart. Her husband was so puzzled and asked why Wal-mart? She replied, saying “Duh.. They are the largest re-tailer”.
I love: reading and organizing my home on my downtime.
I have a fond memory of: playing football in the rain.
Please note that all procedures are completed by a general dentist and not a specialist. Due to variations in individual patient needs and changing oral health conditions, prices are not guaranteed and need to be approved in office prior to and at the time of treatment.
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