I had to drive Lyft as an associate dentist | with Dr. Marteki Codjoe

May 7, 2024
Join us as we sit down with a young dentist who fearlessly shares her remarkable story of navigating the transition from dental school to practice.

Buckle up for a captivating journey through the realities of post-dental school life in this week's episode of Dentistry Unmasked. Join Drs. David Rice and Pam Maragliano-Muniz as they sit down with a young dentist who fearlessly shares her remarkable story of navigating the transition from dental school to practice.

From the highs of academic achievement to the lows of grappling with massive student debt, she paints a raw and honest picture of the challenges many dentists face in today's world. Get ready to be inspired as she recounts her experiences driving a Lyft to make ends meet while striving to establish herself in a rewarding dental practice.

If you've ever wondered what lies beyond the ivory tower of dental school and into the trenches of real-world dentistry, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to gain invaluable insights and perhaps a newfound perspective on the journey to success in dentistry.

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About the hosts of Dentistry Unmasked

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics.

Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks. Contact him at [email protected].

About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD | Chief Editor

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected]

About the Author

David R. Rice, DDS | Chief Editor of DentistryIQ and Founder of igniteDDS

As seen on The Doctors, David R. Rice, DDS, chief editor of DentistryIQ and founder of igniteDDS, the nation’s largest new dentist and student community, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He leads a team-centered, restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 28 years of practice in the books, he’s trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks.

Updated February 7, 2024