Georgia Hejny

WHERE THEY'RE FROM: Venus, Texas

WHERE THEY'RE HEADED: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Orthodontics Residency. Along with Gentry Nielsen, she earned one of two available spots in the prestigious residency.

“When I learned to create a full denture for someone, it completely changed his life. He cried, and it was a very emotional experience that will stay with me for a long time. I’ll be transforming smiles every day. I tell my husband that my entire outlook on what my career is going to look like has changed overnight. It's really exciting.”