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Author: Wendi Clanton

Prior to dental school, Wendi Clanton was an elementary school teacher, then a stay-at-home mom with an embroidery business on the side. She took the long way back to her original dream of being a dentist, but loves being with her classmates and patients in dental school.

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Do dental students have a skewed view of Medicaid?

by Wendi Clantonon November 25, 2020November 24, 2020Leave a Comment on Do dental students have a skewed view of Medicaid?

We all volunteered dozens of hours to meet the community service component of the dental school application, and we said we looked forward to making the world a better place after graduation. Yet only 43% of American dentists accept Medicaid or the CHIP platforms designed to serve low-income populations in America.

Student Spotlight

Mom, wife & dental student: A day in the life

by Wendi Clantonon May 4, 2020April 27, 20202 Comments on Mom, wife & dental student: A day in the life

Before I started dental school, I asked one of my dentistry mentors what she thought my biggest challenge would be. “Time,” she answered. But I wasn’t worried. I had a busy husband, three kids involved in sports and community groups, and a small business.

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