Women shaping modern dentistry on their own terms There’s no single way to lead in dentistry, and no single way to build a meaningful career. As part of our special Women in Dentistry issue, we spoke with 14 women whose paths span the full spectrum of the profession: dentists across multiple specialties, an orthodontist, a hygienist, and a retired clinician reflecting on a career well lived. Some are early in practice ownership; others lead nationally, teach, innovate, or mentor.