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47: Interview with RDH, dental business owner & speaker, Elijah Desmond

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Elijah began his career at age 15, providing guidance to kids.  At age 16, he attended college and obtained a degree in dental hygiene from Ohio State University.  Shortly after, he moved to Honolulu and started his first of 11 dental businesses.  Elijah lectures in 3-4 cities a week, amassing over 700 hours lecturing since he graduated.  He is the founder of the Facebook group, Trapped in the OP, with 13,000 dental professionals and Smiles at Sea, a fun way to earn continuing education. 

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