Women in Dentistry: Building Global Community, Breaking Barriers, and Leading with Abundance with Dr. Effrat Habsha

In this episode of Women in Digital Dentistry, we sit down with Dr. Effrat Habsha, founder of the Women in Dentistry organization, to explore how a global movement for female dental professionals began—and how it continues to evolve.

What started as a small initiative 15 years ago has grown into a powerful international community offering continuing education, symposiums, and leadership development opportunities for women in dentistry.

We discuss:

• The evolution of the Women in Dentistry community
• The importance of collaboration over competition in female-led industries
• Navigating skepticism and challenges in building women-centered spaces
• “Mean girl” dynamics in professional environments—and how to rise above them
• Expanding global chapters across Canada and the United States
• Leadership lessons from a career in prosthodontics and education
• Why abundance, curiosity, and continuous learning define long-term success

This conversation is a powerful reminder that leadership in dentistry is not just clinical—it is cultural. It is built through connection, courage, and consistency.

🎧 Listen now to hear how women are reshaping the future of dentistry—together.

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