June 2, 2023
DINKS with Darcy Estefan (Soon to be DDS) of Darcy's Diary
Send us Fan Mail How about furthering your education while finishing your education? That's exactly what this young dentist has done. She is dynamic and going to make waves in our profession! Get inspired about the future of our profession! Darcy Estefan is a soon-to-be graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. Post-graduation she plans to complete a GPR at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas before seeking work in a private practice setting. Darcy’s previous careers in Oil and Gas and Organization Development have given her a unique approach to her dental school experience. As a senior student, while serving as President of the UAB Esthetic Dentistry Club and President of the UAB student chapter of The American Association for Women Dentists, she began her CE journey. Darcy has been an active member of her local Seattle Study Club chapter, begun the Kois and imP.R.E.S. curriculums, attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session, and utilizes Spear Online CE.
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How about furthering your education while finishing your education? That's exactly what this young dentist has done. She is dynamic and going to make waves in our profession! Get inspired about the future of our profession!
Darcy Estefan is a soon-to-be graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. Post-graduation she plans to complete a GPR at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas before seeking work in a private practice setting.
Darcy’s previous careers in Oil and Gas and Organization Development have given her a unique approach to her dental school experience. As a senior student, while serving as President of the UAB Esthetic Dentistry Club and President of the UAB student chapter of The American Association for Women Dentists, she began her CE journey. Darcy has been an active member of her local Seattle Study Club chapter, begun the Kois and imP.R.E.S. curriculums, attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session, and utilizes Spear Online CE.
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