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Thought Leader Profiles
Specialties
General Practice
Periodontal
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Stephanie Houseman, DMD |
Education
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Additional Links
www.7steps2abalancedlife.com |
Experience
- 2003 graduate of the Coaches Training Institute
- 2008 President-elect of the American Association of Women Dentists
- VP of Smiles for Success, the charitable arm of AAWD
- Creator of the "7 Steps 2 a Balanced Life Program"
- Author of The Balance Beam eNewsletter
- Author of first book, Rings around the Collar
- International speaker
- Toastmaster
- Wife
- Mother of two
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Personal Questions
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What music is playing in your office while you work, or in your car while you are driving?
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I usually listen to talk radio and when I get tired of listening to the same talk over and over again, I switch to an oldies station.
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Describe the day your practice opened.
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was very young, 23, when I joined my father in his dental practice. It was a very proud moment. Little did I know then how much more there was to learn.
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If your most used dental instrument could talk what would it tell you?
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A Hollenback carver was on my tray a lot. It would tell me that I could carve out any life I wanted.
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What would you do if you weren't a dental professional?
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I often asked myself that question. I knew I wanted to be a dentist when I was a youngster because I wanted to follow in my father's footsteps. Now that I am retired from clinical practice I do enjoy speaking and writing and those are my new professions.
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What is your favorite outside the office activity?
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I enjoy reading, exercising, and traveling. The beach is always calling me!
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What is your most memorable case as a practitioner?
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N.H. was an attractive woman who had a gummy smile. I worked with a periodontist and was able to lengthen her teeth and give her a beautiful smile. The end result was fabulous.
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What has been your shining moment in dentistry?
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There have been a few, including placing a 50 year medal around my father's neck celebrating his 50 years in practice. He practiced twice as long as me. I relish all the opportunities and experiences that dentistry has given me. I am honored to become the 2009 President of the American Association of Women Dentists. I stand with many exceptional women dentists.
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Are there any other dentists in your family?
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My husband, John, is also a dentist. We've been married since 1979. His father was also a dentist AND was a 1946 classmate of my father's at Washington U. I have a brother-in-law who is also a dentist and was a classmate of mine. Neither of our two children have entered the dental field, though.
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It sounds as if you have discovered hidden talents since you retired from clinical practice.
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Yes, little did I know that so many opportunities would appear for me. I rediscovered my love for writing and found that I enjoy speaking and spreading the message of living a more balanced life. And, writing a book, never in my wildest dreams. Yes, all things are possible!
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