Ep. 72: Interview with Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman | Hosted by Dr. Dennis Hartlieb | DOT Sharecast

Dr. Dennis Hartlieb interviews Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman, a tenured associate professor at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. Dr. Sulaiman discusses his journey into dentistry, influenced by his father, a dentist, and his own passion for academia and research.

He highlights the importance of mentorship and the challenges in dental education, including funding and faculty retention. Dr. Sulaiman emphasizes the need for a strong foundation in basic sciences and clinical skills. He shares his experiences in Iraq, the United States, and Finland, and the establishment of his research lab at UNC, which has published over 90 articles.

Tune in to learn about Dr. Sulaiman's remarkable story and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way!

In this episode you'll hear:
2:13 A family of dentists
10:48 Dental education in the the Middle East vs the United States
24:14 Impact of funding and faculty availability on dental education
38:45 Conducting research on ceramics and biomaterials in Finland
47:23 Helping establish a research lab at the University of North Carolina
1:06 Setting high standards and maintaining a strong work ethic to achieve success in dentistry

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