edwards bio v1

00:00:05.922 --> 00:00:08.966 My journey to becoming an oral maxillofacial surgeon 00:00:09.341 --> 00:00:12.010 actually started when I was in grade school. 00:00:12.093 --> 00:00:13.803 I grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 00:00:13.887 --> 00:00:16.921 I had the opportunity to study undergrad education 00:00:17.004 --> 00:00:19.016 at Loyola University in New Orleans. 00:00:19.099 --> 00:00:23.978 I learned to recognize deeper respect for all types of people, 00:00:24.080 --> 00:00:28.649 regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or orientation. 00:00:28.982 --> 00:00:30.692 I learned to really care for people. 00:00:30.793 --> 00:00:35.655 From there, I went to dental school at Nova Southeastern in Fort Lauderdale, 00:00:35.840 --> 00:00:40.534 and then I chose to pursue oral maxillofacial surgical training 00:00:40.617 --> 00:00:43.037 at University of Illinois in Chicago. 00:00:43.120 --> 00:00:47.557 When I was studying oral maxillofacial surgery in Chicago, I had the opportunity 00:00:47.640 --> 00:00:51.960 to work with some extraordinary surgeons and learn fantastic techniques 00:00:52.127 --> 00:00:54.128 from some global leaders. 00:00:54.212 --> 00:00:57.089 No one really wants to have oral surgery. 00:00:57.214 --> 00:00:59.717 We understand that, we have medications for that. 00:00:59.800 --> 00:01:03.386 We want them to feel comfortable and help them smooth out 00:01:03.470 --> 00:01:06.037 this transitional phase in their life. 00:01:06.120 --> 00:01:09.400 One of the great privileges that we have in the healthcare industry 00:01:09.483 --> 00:01:14.237 is being able to help people navigate challenging times in their life. 00:01:14.320 --> 00:01:17.481 Giving people the opportunity to have their self-confidence back 00:01:17.690 --> 00:01:22.110 not only for dining and social aspects, 00:01:22.277 --> 00:01:24.821 biting, chewing, function, aesthetics, 00:01:24.946 --> 00:01:28.532 that's what we really prioritize is helping people feel whole again.