FEATURE #64 - Becoming a Leader in the Community with Dr Mohit Tolani

“Why do you want to be a dentist?” The cliché response to this common question is that we want to help people. And it goes without saying, our general dentistry does this. But there is so much more that is possible.

Community engagement, public health policy, volunteering and health advocacy are all areas that can make a wider impact. And Dr Mohit Tolani does them all.

Mohit and I were lucky enough to meet at the Graduate of the Year Mini Residency in 2017. We were fresh out of University and ready to change the world. Interestingly, Mohit is well on his way.

His education pathway and community involvement all demonstrates his dedication to the community and oral health outcomes at large. This is inspiring stuff for those who want to give back.

Timestamps

5:55 – What made Mohit want to contribute to the greater community.
9:05 – Mohit’s journey getting into healthcare and drivers that lead him into dentistry.
18:30 – Finding the time to be a father, dentist, and do everything Mohit does.
29:09 – Public vs private working experiences.
50:00 – What policies and changes Mohit wants to see in the dental profession in the future.
58:27 – Experiences working with the Royal flying doctor service.

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