This week, we are joined by Dr. Sheila Samaddar, practice owner and AGD national spokesperson, for an inspiring conversation. She shares her journey into dentistry, the value of mentorship, and her passion for technology and tools that protect clinicians’ health. Dr. Samaddar also reflects on how community and organized dentistry have shaped her career. Episode 325 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms or listen now by clicking the player above!
Episode highlights:
- The role of mentorship in shaping Dr. Samaddar’s career and inspiring her to guide younger dentists
- Must-have technology and tools to protect your body and improve patient care
- The importance of organized dentistry and building strong professional communities
- Balancing career, family, and self-care while pursuing leadership and innovation
Meet this week’s guest:
A third-generation doctor on both sides of her family, Dr. Samaddar started out in her mother’s dental office at a young age. She opened the South Capitol Smile Center in 2008 and emphasizes minimally invasive, comprehensive and esthetic dentistry using current technology. Internationally recognized and published by Invisalign for Top Case results annually for the last several years, as well as having a Top 10 case with the American Academy of Clear Aligners, her cosmetic dentistry can be seen on Capitol Hill and beyond. Chosen by her peers to lead in the Academy of General Dentistry, she serves as DC’s President and as a National Spokesperson, as well as having served in numerous other positions locally, regionally and nationally with the AGD over the last 10 years. Dr. Samaddar has been recognized for contributions to the Dental Profession by being peer nominated as a Fellow into the American College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the International College of Dentists. She is proud to have developed and volunteered in bringing bi-annual dental services to Haiti with the humanitarian special operations group, Archangel Airborne, as well as donating dental services locally to charities and numerous refugee organizations.
Personally, Dr. Samaddar loves spending free time with her kids and 2 rescue dogs, including her other loves of travel, water sports and dance, as often as she can.Find us on Social Media: @MommyDentistsinBusinessMediaNetwork @DrSheilaSamaddar @nskdental_us
