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In this conversation, Dr. Lisenia Colazzo shares her journey from Pennsylvania to Puerto Rico and then to Michigan, where she serves as a public health dental director. She discusses the importance of organized dentistry, the challenges of access to care in rural areas, and her advocacy work within the Michigan Dental Association. Dr. Colazzo emphasizes the need for community engagement and the empowerment of patients through education and improved access to dental care. She also shares personal insights on balancing her professional and personal life, including her love for travel and reading.

Keywordspublic health, dentistry, organized dentistry, access to care, community health, leadership, advocacy, dental education, underserved communities, Michigan, Michigan Dental Association