Community Health + Dental Care with Dr. Joke Alesh

As a dentist, speaker, and entrepreneur, Dr. Joke Alesh is passionate about the prevention of oral disease and helping patients meet their oral health goals. Through her work, her goal is to act as a steward for improving access to care for underserved populations and increasing the diversity of the dental workforce. In this episode, Dr. Alesh shares her philosophy on why her focus on community health is so important in her practice. She also offers a deeper look into being an expander as a black doctor, and her thoughts on why she believes that oral health is a key to overall health.  We also talk about: Her path to becoming a dentist The role of being a public servant How she manages her stress and mitigates burnout being in healthcare Tips for better oral hygiene The science behind plaque buildup   Connect with us after the show at https://wellnessglowup.com/ (wellnessglowup.com!) Resources Connect with us for daily inspiration and reflection prompts at @wellnesglowupmeda Order Kayla’s book Things I Could Never Thank You For for paperback https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578923017? (here) Dr. Alesh’s website: https://www.doctoralesh.com/ (https://www.doctoralesh.com/) Follow Dr. Alesh on IG: @doctoralesh Sponsors BLK+GRN | Visit BLKGRN.com and use the promo code wellnessglowup for 10% off your order.   This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.