The Indirect Vision Podcast

Alexandra Wyluda is a third year dental student at Midwestern University in Arizona. She is our current ASDA chapter president and NHSC scholar. In this episode, we dive into Alex's life before dental school, her experience serving in AmeriCorps, what it is like to be an NHSC scholar and all about being a part of ASDA. Reach out to Alexandra Wyluda via Instagram @tooth_fairy_tales and her email al...

Sina Shahrood is a second year dental student at Midwestern University AZ and District 10 Advocacy Co-Chair. He will be sharing with us what Advocacy means, its importance in the dental profession, and how we can get more involved! You can reach out to Sina via email at Sina.shahrood@midwestern.edu Engage with the podcast on instagram https://www.instagram.com/theindirectvisionpodcast/ Host’s emai...

Dr. Amy Jensby graduated with her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in 2011 . Following graduation, she worked in private practice, public health and academia prior to accepting a full-time academic position at CDMA in 2023. In addition to her teaching responsibiltiites, Dr. Jensby has worked as an examiner for the Commission on Dental Compe...

Emily Tarr is a third year dental student at Midwestern in Arizona. She's the current chapter president and district 10 graphic designer. She's running for ASDA national president/vice president. Reach out to Emily Tarr via Instagram @sdr.tarr and her email emily.tarr@midwestern.edu. Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindirectvisionpodcast/ Host’s Instagram: @kimias...

Dr. Mary Allen is a pre-clinical faculty at Midwestern University in Arizona. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School and she has been in Phoenix practicing dentistry for over 40 years. In this episode, she talks about how she and her husband ran a dental practice for over 11 years. Kimia Kashani is your host. Dr. Allen’s email: mma3@cox.net Engage with the podcast on Instagr...

Dr. Tatiyana Trowbridge is the director of pre-clinical faculty at Midwestern University in Arizona. She immigrated to the US at the age of 17 and graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2001. In this episode, she talks about how she transitioned into academia from practicing for more than 10 years. Kimia Kashani who is a second year dental student at Midwestern Arizona...

Dr. Ashley Gonzalez is a graduate from Loma Linda School of Dentistry. Today we talk to her about Loma Linda School of Dentistry and her current experience as a resident at the Loma Linda VA Hospital GPR

Kenny Tran is a third year dental student at Midwestern University and is originally from Fountain Valley, California. He is the current ASDA Chapter Vice President and was recognized as the recipient of ASDA's 2021-22 Excellence in Advocacy Engagement Award.

Student Doctors Justin Kim and Joey Williams and are first and second year dental students at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. They are the new hosts of the Indirect Vision Podcast and are using their first episode as a platform to answer some common questions that incoming first year students have reached out and asked.

Dr. Meharry is a clinical care coordinator at Midwestern University Arizona. He attended Loma Linda University for dental school. After practicing for many years he completed a residency in operative dentistry at the University of Iowa. He is the past president of the American Board of Operative Dentistry. He has over 20 publications including abstracts ranging on subjects from teeth whitening to...

Dr. Alexander Carroll is the associate dean for clinical sciences at Midwestern University Arizona. He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1981 and Arizona State University School of Business in 2010. He earned a masters in health sector management in 2012 and is currently is pursuing his law degree. He owned a private practice office for 21 years and is int...

Dr. Sheri Brownstein is the Associate Dean at Midwestern University Arizona. She graduated from The University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2000. Dr. Brownstein is interested in preventative dental medicine, material science, and pediatric dentistry. 

Dr. Alexandra Pierre-Bez is an assistant professor at Midwestern University Arizona. She graduated from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in 2017 and completed a masters in educational leadership from NAU in 2021. Dr. Pierre-Bez is interested in dental research, public health, and dental education. 

Dr. David Hancock graduated from Northwestern Dental School in 1976 and now is a pre-clinical faculty at Midwestern University Arizona after practicing in private practice for over four decades. Dr. Hancock is interested in TMJ disorders, complex restorative dentistry, and oral facial pain disorders. 

Dr. Eugenia Roberts is a clinical care faculty member at Midwestern University Arizona. She attended the University of Detroit School of Dentistry and worked in private practice for 35 years with her husband. Dr. Roberts is interested in oral pathology, cosmetics and treating medical compromised patients. 

Dr. Brad Smith is the dean of Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Arizona. He owned and operated a very successful practice in Sacramento, California prior to coming to serve as dean of CDMA. Enjoy listening to his many pearls of wisdom!

Dr. Lindsay Blazsek is a dentist in Arizona. She received her DMD from Midwestern AZ in 2015, she is a recipient of the National Health Service Corps Scholarship, she has been featured in the ADA Inscriptions 40 under 40, and she has received numerous other awards and acknowledgements. Dr. Blazsek is interested in public health, endodontics for the general practitioner, and esthetic dentistry.

Kalvyn Ngo is a recent graduate from USC dental school. He attended Westmont College for undergrad, he conducted research at both the LA County Hospital and the Children Hospital in LA, and was recently accepted into the USC 4-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency. 

Dr. Marlon Smith is a general dentist and clinical care coordinator at Midwestern University. Before teaching at Midwestern, Dr. Smith was in private practice in Sacramento for 29 years. He is interested in orthodontics & oral surgery in the general practice, and effective internal marketing.

Dr. Larry Shults, a Pediatric Dentist currently practicing in Mesa AZ, talks to us about residency, starting a practice, and the day to day wins and woes from treating a pediatric population.  

Paige Davis is a fourth year dental student at Midwestern University Arizona. She is the immediate past president of the Academy of General Dentistry club and recently completed a 5 week rotation at the Adelante Public Health Clinic. Paige is interested in dental technology, serving others, and patient interactions.

Macie Kerr is a D4 student at Midwestern University Arizona. She is the past president of both the Student Research Group and the Pediatric Dentistry Club and is the recipient of the Most Compassionate Dental Student Award. Macie has also completed several fellowships including the Dean’s Research Fellowship and the ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship. She is interested in dental implants, end...

Dr. Tim Gengel is a general dentist in East Texas, where he is a 50/50 owner in 3 practices. He received his BS in biology from University of Nebraska in 2012 and earned his DMD from Midwestern University Arizona in 2017. Dr. Gengel is interested in dental implants, digital dentistry, surgical guides, and 3D printing.

Dr. Steve Goetz is a dental anesthesiologist in Arizona. He received his BS from Penn State, DMD from Midwestern (where he graduated valedictorian), and his residency training from University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Goetz is interested in crisis anesthesia, emergency management, and advocacy for dental anesthesiology.

Today we will be interviewing Dr. Robert Kramer. Dr. Kramer is both an associate professor and director of the pre-clinical faculty at Midwestern University Arizona. He earned his DMD from the University of Pittsburgh and developed a thriving group practice before joining Midwestern in 2010. Dr. Kramer is interested in business ownership, patient relations and organized dentistry.