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Whether you're a clinician navigating the same questions, an educator reimagining dental training, or someone who simply resonates with the idea that practice and presence belong together — I'd welcome hearing from you.
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I answer one reader question per month in the Journal. The questions that make the best essays are specific, personal, and usually start with "I've been thinking about..." or "I can't figure out why..."
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The best conversations start with a specific question rather than a general introduction — so dive in.
If you're working on something in dental education, workforce development, or the intersection of clinical practice and philosophy, I'm genuinely interested. I also build training programs for dental teams through BrushUp Education — if that world overlaps with yours, let's talk.
Email: raybesharati@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raybesharati
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Clinical practice: Highlands Dentistry, Issaquah, WA