Home: Canton, MO. Age: Late 40s. Profession: Dentist. Organization: Simply Dentistry and Ypsilanti Dental Group. Significant other: My husband, Adil Iqbal. Alma mater: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Current project: Teaching at the V for V veterans clinic at the UMich. Recent professional development: Opened a brand-new office in Ypsilanti (Ypsilanti Dental Group). Latest accomplishment: Was the sponsorship of schools and soccer teams in the area. Hobbies: Pilates, yoga, spending time with my family and four kids. Recent travel or adventure: To Southern Spain, Granada being my most favorite site.
Personality profile: Empathetic, giving, detail oriented. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Caring. How do you define a perfect friendship? Be yourself, trust with private issues, be there for each other during the ups and downs of life. What is your greatest joy? Faith in my religion and enjoying the gifts that I have been given. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Construction. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Decor and unique things I see when I travel. How do you relieve stress? Yoga and prayer.
What was your first paying job? UM Ann Arbor law school cafe. What was your favorite college course? Physiology. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Bingo. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Movies based on true stories. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My kids. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Trust in God, and be patient. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? The passing of my father in my early thirties.
What is your big idea?
My big idea was opening my own practice.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Bringing specialty doctors into our general dental office. What change would you like to see in the world? More compassion in the general population. What message do you want to send out into the world? Stay positive and patient and good things will always manifest. What mega-trend most concerns you? AI in all fields.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Journey to Peace and Solitude. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My father. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? Someone who took care of others. What advice would you give your younger self? Think before acting on something. Be patient with life decisions.
Personal mission: Enjoy each day by being grateful for what I have and giving to others what I can. Personal motto: Try the best you can; that’s all you can do.
