Everyday Oral Surgery Mission Trips Can Benefit Many Lives, Including Your Own (with Dr. Carlos Moretta)
The path to where we want to be is not always linear. Dr. Carlos Moretta, a practicing Oral and Maxilla Facial Surgeon (OMFS), went through clinical internships, residency, an unhappy experience in pediatric surgery, and a year of research before he ended up where he felt like he belonged. While discussing his career history, Dr. Moretta describes his mission trips to Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia and how these were life-changing personal and professional growth experiences. We hear how he learned hard truths and important knowledge he still makes use of today. Dr. Moretta’s inspiring journey is one that was driven by passion and dedication: from practicing as an oral hygienist, dentist, and eventually an OMFS, Dr. Moretta is able to offer expert insight into all spheres of the world of dentistry.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Carlos Moretta’s history in dentistry.
- Dr. Moretta’s experience as an oral hygienist, dentist, and eventually qualifying as an OMFS.
- People who had an impact on Dr. Moretta’s career in OS (oral surgery).
- Dr. Moretta’s experience in pediatric surgery.
- Why Dr. Moretta ended up doing a year of research.
- Practicing in academics: why Dr. Moretta uses private practice to supplement his income.
- Dr. Moretta’s recommendations for young surgeons interested in mission trips.
- The potential challenges when going on mission trips.
- When Dr. Moretta took his mission trips and where he went.
- Dr. Moretta’s experience with learning and practicing compassion.
- How people are all alike, despite diversity.
- Why teaching is so rewarding.
- How to find learning and mission trip opportunities.
- Why you don’t need to reinvent the mission trip wheel.
- Dr. Moretta answers some rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Carlos Morett Email — cmoretta@llu.edu
Unforsaken — https://www.amazon.com/Unforsaken-Zdravko-Stefanovic-ebook/dp/B09RQDBS4T
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
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Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
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