Dr Raquel Reis, the first Brazilian female dentist in Chicago, shares her journey and success in a recent podcast interview. Her path was challenging, from overcoming language barriers and studying for the boards to opening her own practice. A key turning point was embracing Digital Smile Design (DSD), which she calls a "game changer" that transformed her workflow and patient care. She emphasizes that DSD improved her ability to educate patients and provide predictable outcomes. Dr. Reis highlights the integration of her dental practice with her husband's medical practice, creating a unique holistic approach. She was also one of the first in Illinois to implement neurotoxin injectables.Dr Reis is passionate about digital dentistry and constantly seeks new technologies. Her practice also caters to a diverse community, offering services in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Ultimately, Dr. Reis' success is driven by her commitment to innovation, patient care, and continuous learning About the guest Dr. Raquel Miranda Portugal Reis earned her DDS degree from Goias State University, Brazil, and practiced general dentistry before pursuing advanced training at Northwestern UniversityDental School in Chicago. There, she graduated at the top of her class after completing a rigorous three-year residency program. Dr. Reis has since dedicated herself to comprehensive cosmetic dentistry, refining her expertise through numerous prestigious courses both nationally and internationally, led by renowned experts in the field. She is a distinguished member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, American Prosthodontic Society, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, Brazilian Society of Esthetic Dentistry (SBOE), and International Association of Dentists. She has been honored with a Notable Award by the Brazilian community of Illinois for being the first Brazilianfemale dentist to achieve significant milestones and make impactful contributions, as well as for her many years of dedicated service. Recently, she has received the Gold Medal for "Dedication to Organized Dentistry" from the American Dental Association.Driven by her dedication to integrating dental aesthetics with facial harmony and her commitment to continuous learning, she mastered Digital Smile Design (DSD) under Christian Coachman's mentorship. DSD has become essential to her practice, allowing her to create personalized, healthy, and functional smiles tailored to each patient. Dr.Reis ensures precise, comprehensive and predictable treatment outcomes. This expertise led her to establish the first certified DSD clinic in Chicago. She is also an Invisalign provider, combining Digital Smile Design (DSD) with Invisalign to deliver superior airway and facially driven outcomes. As a DSD-certified clinic in Chicago, she has pioneered this innovative approach. Dr. Reis's philosophy emphasizes the synergy of cutting-edge technology and clinical expertise in delivering advanced cosmetic dentistry. For more information about DSD Clinics visit: https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-clinic-certification or schedule a call with one of our dental experts: https://digitalsmiledesign.com/talk-to-an-advisor-dsd-clinics Directed by Marita MacDonald Audio and video production by Mario Sanchez Garcia Sonic branding by Eduardo Ariste Social media management by Patricia Bergo Smile Business Diaries is an official podcast by DSD Company. About DSD Digital Smile Design (DSD) is a company founded in 2009 that trains dentists and their teams in implementing pragmatic systems to deliver exceptional smile makeovers with consistency. Its hallmark, the DSD Planning Center, is hub of interdisciplinary collaboration in smile design, 3D treatment planning and guided surgery, serving clients worldwide. Find out more at digitalsmiledesign.com
