Undergrad: Wichita State University
Dental School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
Dr. Nguyen has been deeply involved in leadership and mentorship throughout her educational journey. At Wichita State, she served as Secretary of the Pre-Dental Association. During dental school, Dr. Nguyen served on UMKC’s Board of Admissions for two years, participating in applicant interviews and gaining valuable insights into what dental programs seek in candidates. She also served as Historian on her Class Executive Board, Treasurer of the Student National Dental Association, and as a teaching assistant for Operative II Lab.
After spending a summer shadowing her uncle in high school, Dr. Nguyen fell in love with the hands-on nature of dentistry, its ability to impact communities, and its long-term career flexibility. While she initially considered pediatric dentistry or oral surgery, she ultimately chose general dentistry to serve a broader population with comprehensive care.
Dr. Nguyen has worked in various clinical settings since graduating and has provided care to patients of all ages. She enjoys educating patients and delivering esthetic treatments like veneers and dentures.
As a coach, Dr. Nguyen is committed to helping students gain admission to their dream dental schools—and succeed once they’re there. She understands the stress and uncertainty of the process and aims to be the mentor she wished she had. One of her recent mentees was accepted into an early admissions program, and she looks forward to helping others achieve the same success.