Dr. Pascal is a general dentist, educator, and aspiring philanthropist. She graduated with a BS in biology from Oakwood University before earning a DDS from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) with multiple Dean’s List honors. With over a decade of mentorship, she has guided aspiring dental professionals through candidacy building, application building, and interview preparation.
Motivated by faith and a desire to make her immigrant parents proud, Dr. Pascal completed her undergraduate studies at Oakwood University, where her participation in community outreach and mission trips ultimately led her on the path to becoming the first doctor in her family.
Initially pursuing medicine, Dr. Pascal’s path shifted after volunteering at a free dental clinic, where she was drawn to the art, technology, and practicality of dentistry. Inspired by the emphasis on service and whole-person care, she attended LLUSD, where she was selected to have her four-year journey featured in a short video series to inspire future students.
During dental school, Dr. Pascal served as an American Dental Education Society (ADEA) representative, joined the Curriculum and Spiritual & Wellness Committees, engaged in research, and participated in community service and free clinics locally and internationally. Her achievements include the Oral Health Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy – Leadership Potential and Academic Excellence Award and first place in the California Dental Association Clinical Research Category.
Dr. Pascal’s leadership and dedication have been recognized through awards such as the International College of Dentists Humanitarian Award, Loma Linda University Alumni Association Award, NASDAD Award, Clinic Award, and ADAF Colgate Student Research Recognition. She was also the recipient of a full-tuition scholarship during her dental studies.
After earning her DDS, Dr. Pascal served as an Assistant Professor at LLUSD, teaching pre-clinical laboratory courses to first-year students and co-leading a 4th-year clinical rotation in a community-based HIV/AIDS patient care program through the Ryan White Dental Partnership. These roles honed her communication, organization, and mentorship skills while deepening her passion for helping students master the art of dentistry and put whole-person care into practice.
Dr. Pascal has guided countless aspiring dentists through school presentations, community programs, and one-on-one mentoring. She takes a student-centered approach that starts with understanding each applicant’s story, goals, and motivations, then builds on that foundation with strategy and collaboration to achieve success. She helps students uncover and communicate their unique strengths, identify experiences that enhance their candidacy, and build the confidence and resilience needed to excel in interviews and beyond. Known for her warmth, sense of humor, and gentle but firm accountability, she excels at breaking complex processes into manageable steps and offering actionable feedback.
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