Name: Dr. Prerna Yadav (MedBound handle: @Prerna Yadav)
Birth Place: Gurgaon, India
Educational Qualification: BDS, MDS from Pandit BD Sharma University, Rohtak, Haryana, India (2010-2013 )
Languages you speak or write: English and Hindi
What do you do? What prompted you to choose this profession?
I am a dental professional in clinical practice, both on my own and through outsourcing by Medanta Hospital. I chose this profession because I wanted to be a doctor and relieve people's pain somehow.
What is the best part about being a dental student/professional?
The best part is having less emergency work.
How do you like spending your free time?
I like drawing and sketching, listening to music, and listening to motivational speakers.
Which is your favorite subject in dentistry and why?
Pediatric Dentistry is my favorite because I feel there are bits of the whole dentistry field in it.
Which is your least favorite subject in dentistry?
Prosthodontics is my least favorite because I found it very messy and tough practically.
What are some studying tips you use to retain and understand things better?
I watched YouTube videos related to the topic after going through the text, and mnemonics helped for a few topics.
Which dental procedure(s) you enjoy/anticipate doing the most?
Root canal treatment is my passion.
What do you enjoy more, doing an RCT or extracting teeth?
Root canal treatment, as I love saving natural teeth for as long as I can.
What are some challenges you face in your professional field?
Sustaining in the competitive world is a challenge, especially in the initial 3-4 years of practice.
How would your friends describe you?
A dependable, trustworthy, motivator, and a secret keeper.
What has been the best/most memorable moment in your dental school so far?
The time spent learning with my HOD (Head of Department) during my post-grad days. I love learning from the best people in the field.
Has dentistry impacted your food choices? Like, do you consume less sugary and sticky food items?
Not dentistry, but generally, I'm a healthy vegetarian food lover since childhood.
As a dental health professional, what is your dental health care regime?
Twice brushing and massaging my gums at night specifically. Scaling session annually.
If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?
An artist, interior designer, singer, home chef, or motivational speaker; I have talents in many areas.
Where would you like to work in the future?
The place doesn't matter, but I would like to work with the same enthusiasm forever, benefiting everyone who gets treated by me, wherever I am.
What is your dream travel destination?
Switzerland
Tell us a secret talent(s) that the world does not know about you.
Hand embroidery
What are you not very good at?
Hiding my true feelings
A quote that resonates deeply with you?
"Hard work always pays."
Any other point(s)/thought(s) you would like us to know about you? Please feel free to share with us.
I'm an honest person working ethically in my field and giving my best each day.
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