Dr. Kristine Grazioso joins host Dr. Joel Berg for a discussion focused on the importance of building a community in organized dentistry. Dr. Grazioso shares her journey from residency to now, espousing on the importance of her involvement in various AAPD councils and committees, as well her state organization, leading to the development of an alliance focused on the needs of independent dentists.

She also delves into her experience as a member of Cohort VI of the John S. Rutkauskas Leadership Institute, and the personal growth and connections gained that continue to shape her career.

Guest Bio:

Kristine Grazioso, DMD is a board-certified pediatric dentist, founder of South Shore Children’s Dentistry and Abington Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics, and Vice President and founding member of the Alliance of Independent Dentists. With over 30 years of experience, she is a passionate advocate for children’s oral health, modern practice management, and preserving the future of independent dentistry. 

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Newly Erupted host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. Emily Imes, co-chair of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Dental Resident Committee, for a conversation focused on ways new pediatric dentists can gain exposure to impactful ways they can impact patient advocacy and access to care. She shares her experience at the AAPD’s Pediatric Oral Health Advocacy Conference (POHAC) and how it reinforced her decision to pursue a Masters in Public Health.

Dr. Imes also delves into how her mentors – including her childhood pediatric dentist – helped define her path and interest, leading to a diverse and rewarding journey into the profession. She shares how these experiences have inspired her engagement in organized dentistry and shaped the way she would like to support future pediatric dentists.

Guest Bio:

Emily Imes works in private practice and is a part-time Adjunct Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at NYU. She is also a student at the Mailman School of Public Health, where she is currently completing her Masters in Public Health in the Department of Health Policy and Management.

Originally from Asheville, North Carolina, she attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate degree, majoring in Chemistry and Hispanic Literatures and Cultures. She went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry and completed her pediatric dentistry residency training at Columbia University/ New York-Presbyterian.

Her professional interests include teaching and mentoring dental students and conducting research rooted in the intersection of pediatric dentistry and public health. She is passionate about advancing oral health through teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and meaningful patient care. She is also engaged with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, serving as the current co-chair of the Resident Committee. 

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