Welcome to the 158th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Effrat (Effie) Habsha (@effiehabsha).
In Part 2 of this interview with Dr. Habsha, we learn about how she started Women in Dentistry, an organization dedicated to supporting female dental professionals in a traditionally male-dominated industry. They offer continuing education, mentorship, and in-person events to help members improve their clinical skills, manage work-life balance, and connect with like-minded peers. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the benefits and how to join Women in Dentistry.
Effrat (Effie) Habsha, BSc, DDS, Dip. Prostho., MSc, FRCDC
Dr. Effie Habsha is the Founder of Women in Dentistry: Work. Life. Balance.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree and earned her DDS degree from the University of Toronto. Upon graduation, she completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, ON. Dr. Habsha received her Diploma in Prosthodontics and Master of Science degree, both from the University of Toronto. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) and is an examiner and past Section Head for the Oral Examination in Prosthodontics for the RCDC. Dr. Habsha is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Dentistry, Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She has served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and currently instructs at the graduate level in Prosthodontics at U of T. Dr. Habsha is a Professor at George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology and is the On-staff Prosthodontist at MedCan clinic in Toronto. She holds an appointment as Staff Prosthodontist at Mount Sinai Hospital where she instructs the dental residents and is involved in various clinical research projects.
Dr. Habsha is an Associate Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics and Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, a Fellow of The Pierre Fauchard Academy and holds memberships in numerous Prosthodontic organizations and societies. She is a trailblazer and founder of Women in Dentistry: Work.Life.Balance, an organization dedicated to educating, networking and empowering women in the dental field. Dr. Habsha lectures both nationally and internationally on various Prosthodontic topics and maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry in Toronto.
For more information and to connect with Dr. Habsha, check out her social media profiles:
Instagram: @effiehabsha, @womensdentistry
Website: womenindentistry.ca
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