Specialist orthodontist Annika Patek opens up about the challenges of dental study and practise for those who don’t fit the mould.
The conversation delves into the challenges of being a career-focused woman in dentistry, including sacrificing family and relationships for speciality training.
Annika discusses her experiences with marriage and motherhood while working as a specialist, the importance of mental resilience and camaraderie and support within the profession.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
00:02:25 - Backstoty
00:06:00 - Discovering dentistry
00:09:30 - Dental school
00:15:20 - General practice, VT and specialist training
00:22:10 - Conformity and non-conformity
00:25:58 - Family, study, and careers
00:34:10 - Ortho training challenge
00:40:20 - GDPs and ortho
00:44:25 - Marriage and motherhood
00:52:30 - Ortho highs and lows
00:54:05 - Support and camaraderie
00:57:00 - Mental resilience
01:00:00 - Lingual Vs Invisalign
About Annika Patel
Annika gained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree and postgraduate Masters in Orthodontics from King’s College London.
She trained in maxillofacial and oral surgery and paediatric dentistry before completing specialist training in Orthodontics at Guy’s Hospital and the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead.
Annika has a keen interest in the intersection of science, orthodontics, and art.
