Mommy Dentists In Business

Dr. Grace Yum has quietly become one of the highest profile pediatric dentists in Chicago and beyond. She is in a small pool of less than 5% of all dentists who become certified in pediatrics. She also founded and built Yummy Dental and Orthodontics for Kids into a leader in its category. In this Podcast, Dr. Yum shares pearls of wisdom based on her experience that are designed to help moms be successful in their medical careers and in their lives more broadly. She interviews a rotating cast of experts who give invaluable advice from a variety of perspectives: fashion stylists, lawyers, CEOs, nutritionists, skincare experts, parenting experts and more. Along the way, Dr. Yum shares the secrets to her success in balancing motherhood and her growing business interests in dental, real estate and beyond.

305: Interview with Dentist & MDIB Regional Leader for the Carolinas, Dr. Jordan Hubbard 03/21/2025

304: Interview with Dentist & Founding Member of MDIB Canadian Chapter, Dr. Susy Inoue-Cheng 03/14/2025

303: Interview with Co-Founder of Equinox Fitness & Founder of MoveJoy, Lavinia Errico 03/07/2025

303: Interview with Co-Founder of Equinox Fitness & Founder of MoveJoy, Lavinia Errico Lavinia Errico, co-founder of Equinox Fitness, founder of the Inside/Out Movement, Principle in First Point Partners and pioneering MoveJoy creator, has spent a lifetime helping women find their voices and expand their potential to lead more authentic, empowered and joyful lives. As a successful and passionate entrepreneur and brand innovator, Lavinia is a highly sought-after speaker who has appeared on numerous podcasts, served on panels at thought-leader conferences throughout the county and delivered keynote addresses at several business/entrepreneurial seminars and summits. She has inspired countless women of all ages to move forward with their vision and create successful businesses across fitness, wellness, technology and the sciences. Lavinia is curious, open, and a deeply intuitive and discerning curator of the many physical, mental and spiritual practices that transform lives, bring us closer to our essential selves and unlock the meaning and purpose we all seek. Her belief in the interconnectedness of our minds, bodies, emotions and spirits is visceral and based on years of experience. At Equinox, she disrupted and revolutionized the fitness industry by introducing the concept of wellness and seeding their clubs with eastern practices like Reiki and acupuncture, and bringing meditation and yoga classes to the masses. A visionary who always sees around the curve, Lavinia’s track record for identifying the best and most impactful innovations is exemplary. She has personally mentored several of today’s groundbreaking young female entrepreneurs and continues, through First Point Partners, to invest in new technologies and scientific breakthroughs that improve our health and wellbeing, and strengthen families and communities. Today, her signature MoveJoy Method is creating another new paradigm and introducing people everywhere to a physical and spiritual practice that empowers, elevates and transforms through joy. /episode/index/show/mommydentistsinbusiness/id/35516065

302: Interview with Dental Accountant, Author and Founder of Dental Buyer Advocates, Brian Hanks 02/28/2025

301: Interview with Pediatric Dentist & Invisalign Platinum Provider, Dr. Marta Rivera 02/21/2025

300: Interview with Returning Guest, Solution Center Manager at CEDR HR Solutions, Grace Godlasky 02/14/2025

299: Interview with a Board-Certified Periodontist and a Trailblazer in Modern Dentistry, Dr. Sarah Balaster 02/07/2025

298: Interview with Immediate Past President of the California Dental Association, Dr. Carliza Marcos 01/31/2025

298: Interview with Immediate Past President of the California Dental Association, Dr. Carliza Marcos Dr. Carliza A. Marcos is the Immediate Past President of the California Dental Association, the largest state dental organization in the nation with 27,000 members. She is the 7th female president in CDA’s 154 year history. Dr. Marcos is part of a family of dentists. She grew up in her mother’s dental office and followed her footsteps into the profession. She currently co-owns a practice with her brother in San Carlos, California. Collectively, they have provided over 10 decades of patient care. She graduated from the UOP Dugoni School of Dentistry in 1992. Upon graduation, she immediately joined the ADA, CDA and her local dental society. She has held multiple leadership roles in various professional organizations and within her community. Dr. Marcos has served as Past President of the San Mateo County Dental Society, Past President of the Northern California Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Past Chairperson of CDA’s Leadership Development Committee, Past CDA Trustee and Past Director on the TDIC Board of Directors. She was elected as Secretary of CDA in 2020 and moved up the Executive Committee to become CDA President in 2024. Dr. Marcos is a 2015 graduate of ADA’s Institute for Diversity in Leadership and has been a CDA delegate to the ADA House of Delegates for over 12 years. She is a fellow of the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. She has also served on the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Pacific Women’s Health Professionals Referral Group and was a founding member of a local chapter of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL), which is mother son leadership and philanthropic organization. Dr. Marcos enjoys traveling, working out at the Bar Method (barre exercises) and volunteering on international dental missions. She has participated in dental missions to Belize, Uganda and to multiple provinces in her homeland, the Philippines. She is happily married to her husband of over 28 years Chris and they adore their two “boys”- their pride and joy, Ricky who resides in New York City and their Siberian Husky named Tardis. /episode/index/show/mommydentistsinbusiness/id/35049545

297: Interview with Co-Regional MDIB Leader & Client Services Director at Dental Buyer Advocates, Dr. Sapna Amin 01/24/2025

296: Interview with Managing Partner & Sr. Advisor at Dentist Advisors, Matt Mulcock, CFP® 01/17/2025

295: Interview with Advanced Clinical Applications Specialist at Solventum, Jen Post RDH, MDH 12/13/2024

294: Interview with Dentist, Registered Yoga Teacher & Certified Wellness Consultant, Dr. Josie Dovidio 12/06/2024

293: Interview with Seasoned Dentist & Dedicated Mentor, Dr. Sadie Mestman 11/29/2024

292: Interview with Pediatric Dentist & Founder of Tanner's Tasty Paste, Dr. Janelle Holden 11/22/2024

291: Interview with Professor, Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology, and President of American Academy of Periodontology, Dr. Mia Geisinger 11/15/2024

290: Interview with General Dentist, Practice Owner & Dental Educator, Dr. Ankur Gupta 11/08/2024

289: Interview with Online Fitness & Nutrition Coach, Adriana Mastronardi 11/01/2024

288: Interview with Developer of the KöR Whitening System, Dr. Rod Kurthy 10/25/2024

288: Interview with Developer of the KöR Whitening System, Dr. Rod Kurthy Dr. Kurthy has practiced in Southern California for 46 years. He graduated with highest honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry in 1978 and completed a GP residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr Kurthy’s 48 years of research & development include laser and surgical periodontal bone regeneration; endodontic surgery, including bone regeneration and repair of resorptive lesions; teeth whitening; teeth sensitivity; development of several cosmetic techniques and impression techniques; and even credible, professional marketing techniques designed to attract only high-quality patients. His first participation in periodontal research was in 1976, and teeth whitening in 1977. Dr. Kurthy is the recipient of many awards and accolades including the Mosby Scholarship Award; FDU Prosthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Awards; the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society Gold Key Award; and a commendation from the Chief Attorney of the United States Department of Defense for his role in supporting patients’ rights in disputes with insurance carriers. Dr. Kurthy’s efforts were directly responsible for forcing Blue Cross of California to correct their Explanation of Benefit comments to conform to accepted practice. In March of 2005, Dr. Kurthy was selected as the most respected member of DentalTown.com by over 60,000 of his peers. Dr. Kurthy is an exciting and effective international lecturer and author of five popular clinical and dental marketing books. He has authored numerous articles in, and is frequently interviewed by, dental journals and consumer magazines. He has appeared numerous times on the covers of several widely-read dental journals in the U.S.; has been featured six times on national tape interview series; is a consultant to several popular consumer magazines such as People Magazine, and has been a feature writer for Oxygen women’s fitness magazine. He has been interviewed and featured numerous times in national media and was the personal dentist of the 1994 United States Men’s World Cup Soccer Team. Most recently Dr. Kurthy has been widely known for his remarkable KöR® Whitening System. /episode/index/show/mommydentistsinbusiness/id/33568802

287: Interview with Dentist, Co-Founder & Director of Apex Dental Partners, Dr. Layla Lohmann 10/18/2024

287: Interview with Dentist, Co-Founder & Director of Apex Dental Partners, Dr. Layla Lohmann Dr. Layla Lohmann is a mom of 2 young kids, a wife, a dentist and the co-founder and Clinical Director of Apex Dental Partners. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. She has served on the clinical faculty for Texas A&M College of Dentistry, she serves on the Peer Review Committee for the Texas Dental Association and continues to see patients in a private practice. She has built a mentor program for young pre-professionals in their GAP year and has successfully helped over 30 students get into the program of their choice. In 2020, Dr. Lohmann became involved with several non profit organizations as a patient advocate. At 12 years old, Dr. Layla Lohmann was diagnosed with Graves’ disease with xophthalmos and 20 years later during her first pregnancy learns she actually has a rare eye disease known as Thyroid Eye Disease. After attending art therapy through Prevent Blindness, she was connected with others who are battling TED. From that program, she became one of the builders of the TED Community Organization and is now the host of TED EDU webinars. She has led public forums, partaken in Patient Empowerment Programs, served as a peer mentor, patient advocate and more. She is a graduate of Glidewell's Guiding Leaders 2023 program. This is a professional development program empowering women to new levels of leadership. Through this incredible journey she hopes to reach others with her stories and experiences so no one ever feels alone. Dr. Lohmann believes an educated person is a smart person, smart people are able to make informed decisions. Informed decisions help bridge the gap between patients and providers because the interdisciplinary approach to healthcare brings everyone into the decision making process. Education is key to understanding your choices. /episode/index/show/mommydentistsinbusiness/id/33465362