14 GHP Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2022 Flying the flag for female dentists throughout the USA, Mommy Dentists in Business (MDIB) started as a simple Facebook group offering support from one dentist who was also a mother, to others! Having grown beyond recognition over the last few years, the group now has several chapters across the country, and provides so much more than support. We find out more as it celebrates a win in the Oral Health and Dentistry Awards 2022. Mommy Dentists in Business is, as the name suggests, a group of moms that are also dentists! With most of the ladies being business owners and strong leaders responsible for their teams, both in their work and home life, they value time with their families and understand that it takes a village to be successful. “We are here to support one another and share not only our ideas and resources, but our successes and struggles as well,” explains Alicia Jedlowski, a Corporate Sponsorship Manager for the group. “The vision of Mommy Dentists in Business is to create and nurture a membership platform that can provide services such as educational platforms through the podcast, webinar series, and live events by involving experts in the industry alongside dental and non-dental vendors to bring value to doctors’ lives.” Mommy Dentists in Business was started in June of 2017 by Dr Grace Yum, whilst on a business trip with her husband. Dr Yum noticed how lawyers connected and networked with one another and felt that dentistry was missing that component of comradery. The Facebook group she subsequently created was a way to connect dentists from all over the world, especially dentists like herself who are moms that are also business owners. Today, nearly six years later, MDIB provides networking, support, continuing education, social events, discounts, and any other service to help enhance the members’ lives and create an equal work/life balance. And the love and respect that is shared amongst some 9,600 women is both inspiring and encouraging. “Our group provides a safe space for like-minded women to connect and support one another,” Alicia enthuses. “For an organisation based on social media, it is one of the loveliest little corners of the internet.” MDIB is growing constantly and is currently hosting more live events in its learning centre space in Chicago, Illinois. This is something that allows the group to bring more members together to learn and network in a more intimate setting. It is also active with regard to helping others in various communities and has begun hosting ‘give back’ days, plus the proceeds of a shopping event were donated to Operation Smile, an organisation treating lip and pallet deformities in underserved parts of the world. “We are excited to continue growing this charitable avenue of MDIB. Our events are like none other in our industry and provide education, fun, surprises, and incredible energy that leads to an active, energised meeting.” One ‘Mommy Dentist’, Dr Crista Walker, couldn’t agree more with the group and its ethos, believing it has helped her enormously in her journey as a career mom. “For so many years as a solo practitioner I had to try to figure things out on my own and finding this amazing tribe of women really changed the way I practice, as having people to compare products with or bounce ideas off makes such a difference,” she says. “I know how much work it takes to run the group so I found a lot of value in becoming a paid member and helping to support the group and all the wonderful things it brings to my everyday life.” Recently recognised in the Oral Health and Dentistry Awards 2022, Mommy Dentists in Business was named Best Dental Community Network – USA, and for Dr. Grace Yum and the rest of the group, this is just the start of a bright future. “This group provides a platform to highlight and create awareness surrounding the amazing things these women are accomplishing,” Alicia states. “Long may it continue!” Contact: Dr. Grace Yum Company: Mommy Dentists in Business Web Address: www.mommydibs.com Nov22807 Best Dental Community Network - USA
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