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NEWS AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Franklyn Aguebor, D.M.D.
Volume 38 • Issue 1
They Want What You Have That patient information residing in your office computer is highly coveted by hackers. Take steps to protect your data and know how to respond if compromised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 This Won’t Hurt a Bit NYU College of Dentistry has instituted a painless way to teach dental students how to give injections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Breaking Through the Din Dentists may find their messages are getting lost if they don’t develop effective strategies for communicating with their patients . . . . . . . . 10
Dr. Aguebor relishes time spent working with and treating youngsters as member of Crest and OralB team. Their “Closing America’s Smile Gap” initiative brings dental care access, oral health products and education to children who need it the most.
At Smile Design Dental Studio, New York City practice he founded, Dr. Aguebor uses X-rays and tooth model in patient education session to explain dental procedures.
A Career Built on Asking ‘Why Not?’
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In candid conversation with NYSDA News, Dr. Franklyn Aguebor explains why now is not the time to abandon efforts at diversity and inclusion.
he NYSDA Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, tasked with leading the Association’s observance in February of Black History Month, annually selects a NYSDA member who can speak to the meaning and importance of the observance to profile in the NYSDA News. This year’s designee is Dr. Franklyn Aguebor, D.M.D., founder and CEO of Smile Design Dental Studio in New York City.
Dr. Aguebor is a native of Benin City, Nigeria, who was raised in Atlanta, GA, where he also practiced dentistry before relocating to New York. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and dental degree from Augusta University College of Dental Medicine in 2016. He completed advanced training in general dentistry at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and holds certification from the American Board of General Dentistry. Dr. Aguebor describes his approach to the practice of dentistry and offers insight into his philosophy of community service in the conversation that follows.
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