Dr. Abby Halpern and I had the opportunity to reconnect and talk about practicing dentistry and whether a residency should be completed. We also reflect on our time in ASDA and our leadership growth since then.
Dr. Abby Halpern is a general dentist that practices in Old Town Alexandria, right outside of Washington, DC. Born and raised in Marietta, GA by a periodontist and a dental assistant, dentistry didn’t always seem like the obvious choice for her that it so clearly is now. It was through her exposure to organized dentistry and advocacy that Dr. Abby found her passion for the profession and patients.
After graduating from UNC—Chapel Hill and with her growing interest in oral healthcare, she moved to the nation’s capital and earned her MS in Microbiology and Immunology at Georgetown University. While there, she had the opportunity to intern at the American Dental Association’s DC office. She soon fell in love with the area and developed a passion for organized dentistry and advocacy. Dr. Abby returned to her home state of Georgia, where she earned her DMD at the Dental College of Georgia.
While in dental school, she balanced her studies with involvement in the American Student Dental Association. She served as Speaker of the House and Chair of the Council on Advocacy. After dental school, she completed a GPR at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. She now serves as the Speaker of the House of the Virginia Dental Association and as an Alternate Delegate to the ADA. When they aren’t enjoying “Football Sundays” on their couch with their cat Mookie, she and her husband, Andy, continue to occupy themselves exploring all that the city has to offer in food, fun, and adventure.
Connect with Abby Halpern: @drdrabby
Connect with New Dentists on the Block: @newdentistsontheblock
Connect with Tanya Sue Maestas: @tsmaestas.dds
Full video on Youtube
Dr. Abby Halpern and I had the opportunity to reconnect and talk about practicing dentistry and whether a residency should be completed. We also reflect on our time in ASDA and our leadership growth since then.
Dr. Abby Halpern is a general dentist that practices in Old Town Alexandria, right outside of Washington, DC. Born and raised in Marietta, GA by a periodontist and a dental assistant, dentistry didn’t always seem like the obvious choice for her that it so clearly is now. It was through her exposure to organized dentistry and advocacy that Dr. Abby found her passion for the profession and patients.
After graduating from UNC—Chapel Hill and with her growing interest in oral healthcare, she moved to the nation’s capital and earned her MS in Microbiology and Immunology at Georgetown University. While there, she had the opportunity to intern at the American Dental Association’s DC office. She soon fell in love with the area and developed a passion for organized dentistry and advocacy. Dr. Abby returned to her home state of Georgia, where she earned her DMD at the Dental College of Georgia.
While in dental school, she balanced her studies with involvement in the American Student Dental Association. She served as Speaker of the House and Chair of the Council on Advocacy. After dental school, she completed a GPR at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. She now serves as the Speaker of the House of the Virginia Dental Association and as an Alternate Delegate to the ADA. When they aren’t enjoying “Football Sundays” on their couch with their cat Mookie, she and her husband, Andy, continue to occupy themselves exploring all that the city has to offer in food, fun, and adventure.
Connect with Abby Halpern: @drdrabby
Connect with New Dentists on the Block: @newdentistsontheblock
Connect with Tanya Sue Maestas: @tsmaestas.dds
Full video on Youtube
