353: Creating Impact Through Community and Leadership

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This week, Dr. Grace Yum sits down with Dr. Noha Nour, current President of the Orange County Dental Society, to talk about leadership in organized dentistry and the importance of building strong professional communities. Together, they discuss mentorship, advocacy, and how dentists can create meaningful impact within the profession. Episode 353 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms or listen now by clicking the player above!

Episode Highlights:

  • How adaptability and life experiences shaped Dr. Nour’s leadership journey
  • The value of mentorship, networking, and organized dentistry
  • Conversations around private practice, DSOs, and insurance reform
  • Balancing practice ownership, leadership, and motherhood
  • Why attending conferences and building relationships creates opportunities

Meet this week’s guest:

Dr. Noha Nour is a practicing dentist in Orange County, CA and the current President of the Orange County Dental Society as well as vice Chair at the ADA Council on Membership. Originally trained in Egypt, she continued her journey in the United States through UCLA’s Professional Program for International Dentists, where she earned her DDS and built the foundation for her career in private practice.

Beyond clinical dentistry, Dr. Nour is a passionate advocate for the profession. Her leadership focuses on empowering dentists, strengthening community, and ensuring that the voice of organized dentistry remains relevant in an evolving healthcare landscape.

As a mother of 10 year old twins, Dr. Nour brings a real-world perspective to balancing practice ownership, leadership, and family life. She is known for her authenticity, her ability to connect people, and her dedication to lifting others as she leads.

Find us on Social Media: @MommyDentistsinBusinessMediaNetwork @nourdentaloc @ocdentalsociety

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