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Dr. Blessing Ibikunle-Salami completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, where the program emphasized treating medically complex patients within a multidisciplinary team. Her residency experience, primarily serving a Medicaid population, has highlighted the significant need for oral health. She recognizes a substantial gap between medicine and dentistry, emphasizing the critical importance of medical-dental integration for patients' oral and overall health. In dental school, Dr. Blessing served in various advocacy positions at the chapter, district, and national level of the American Student Dental Association. She enjoys organized dentistry and looks forward to getting involved in her local and state dental societies. Dental anxiety and fear are significant barriers to patients receiving proper oral care. Dr. Blessing is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for her patients. She aims to build trust and rapport by demonstrating empathy, compassion, and patience while also conveying her genuine concern for their oral health needs and concerns. Dr. Blessing enjoys educating patients about the importance of maintaining a healthy oral environment. Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Indiana University School of Dentistry. Master of Public Health (MPH), Fairbanks School of Public Health – Indiana University (Concentration: Health Policy and Management). Bachelor of Science in Biology, Indiana University Northwest (Minors: Chemistry & Health Systems Administration). Professional Associations: American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, Northwest Indiana Dental Society, Board Member, American Academy of General Dentistry, Apollonia Dental Society.
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