Life in Loupes

Dr. Holdwick will speak with Dr. Alexandra Otto, DDS, a pediatric dentist and co-founder of Kids Tooth Team Outreach, a 501c3 that provides free care to underserved children in Texas. She is a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and American College of Dentists and is a recent American Dental Association “10 under 10” recipient. In this interview, Dr. Otto shares how she started her practice and how she is expanding it to become a multi-location business, showcasing that there is always room to grow.

Listen to Dr. Holdwick’s conversation with Dr. Daniel Hammer, DDS, a commander in the US Navy and an expert in cutting-edge reconstructive surgery. Dr. Hammer is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his residency at Walter Reed and later his fellowship at John Peter Smith Hospital. His illustrious career in military dentistry is accented with honors such as being named a “10 under 10” recipient from the American Dental Association in 2019. His journey proves that there is a multifaceted career out there for everyone, no matter how specific your interests.

In this episode, you’ll meet Dr. Brooke Fukuoka, DMD, who is recognized as a passionate advocate for patient populations that are often overlooked in dentistry. Dr. Fukuoka has accomplished a lot in her career, from working at an FQHC to volunteering for the Special Olympics. She owns her own practice, Your Special Smiles, which treats those who need special care dentistry. Dr. Fukuoka also provides dental services at Family Health Services Idaho. Brooke shares how she honed her talents to a specific patient population and how she continues to advocate for others.