Milana Torjhelm is a dental student at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University in Canada and the founder of the fast growing Instagram community @thesmileydds.

I’ve never seen this much passion for dentistry in one person - and in this episode of Decoding Wisdom, we explore what fuels her drive, what the reality of dental school is really like, and how she’s building a platform to inspire the next generation of dentists.

We dive into:

• 🦷 The reality of dental school - from applications to daily life
• 📈 Why grades aren’t everything and the importance of finding mentors
• 💡 How Milana is building a community through @thesmileydds
• 🔑 The lessons, challenges, and wisdom behind pursuing a profession that demands both science and empathy

This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the truth of dental school, the future of dentistry in Canada, and how passion can become purpose.

Follow Milana's journey here: @thesmileydds

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