Paola Olivares Carzoli

WHERE THEY'RE FROM: El Paso, Texas

WHERE THEY'RE HEADED: General dentistry in El Paso

“One of my most impactful experiences at the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic was treating a patient experiencing homelessness who had never been able to afford dental care. In that moment, I realized how much it meant to her, and to me. It reminded me that I chose dentistry not just to fix teeth but to serve people, especially those who’ve been overlooked by the health care system.”