From Nigeria to UPenn as a Professor of Oral Medicine
The One with Dr. Temitope Odukoya Omolehinwa, BDS, DScD, DMD, Diplomate AOM: Episode 14 (2023)
“The decision to apply for the research award from the American Academy of Oral Medicine was largely influenced by a senior resident and other people around me at the time and it just shows how people around you influence certain decisions in your life.” — Dr. Omolehinwa (2023)
In this week’s captivating episode, we had the pleasure of featuring Dr. Omolehinwa, a Nigerian dentist and clinical researcher, who shared her inspiring journey and valuable insights. Raised in a family of healthcare providers, she developed a deep appreciation for science from an early age. While there was no familial pressure to pursue a career in dentistry, Dr. Omolehinwa’s inherent fascination with science subjects naturally led her toward the dental field.
Her passion for dentistry ignited during her junior secondary school years when she experienced a toothache and sought treatment at Lagos University Teaching Hospital. This encounter left a lasting impression, solidifying her decision to pursue dentistry as her chosen path. Interestingly, her decision was not influenced by her father’s profession as a dentist but rather by her personal experience of having her…
