We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Marianella Marin. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Marianella below.

Marianella, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. If you had a defining moment that you feel really changed the trajectory of your career, we’d love to hear the story and details.

I would say the moment that defined my career was when I achieved the Accreditation for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, at that moment I realized what I was capable of achieving, that with a lot of dedication and concentration I was able to accomplish whatever I set my mind to. To achieve the Accreditation for theAACD one must undergo a written exam, submit five clinical cases and undergo an oral exam.
Another defining and pivotal moment in my life was when I had to set aside my career to take care of my mother, who was in a very delicate health condition for almost a year and required round-the-clock care every day of the week. It was a very challenging time where I had to put aside what I loved doing the most to dedicate myself to caring for my mother. This situation helped me grow as a person, taught me to appreciate every minute and the simple things that life offers us.

Marianella, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I was born in Costa Rica and from a young age, I was a swimmer. I did my elementary, high school, and university studies in Costa Rica. At the beginning of my career, I worked with social security until I was offered a job as a dental assistant in a promising clinic. Eventually, I became a dentist and had the opportunity to undergo postgraduate training at UCLA. I eventually achieved my accreditation becoming the only woman accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in Latin America

Training and knowledge matter of course, but beyond that what do you think matters most in terms of succeeding in your field?

I believe that learning not to take things personally, as well as learning to balance work and personal time to do what we enjoy, spend time with family, exercise, travel, have a hobby, all contribute to maintaining good mental health. This balance allows us to consistently give our patients the best of ourselves.

If you could go back, would you choose the same profession, specialty, etc.?

Yes, I would choose the same profession and specialty. I enjoy being able to restore smiles, confidence, and quality of life to people. Contributing to enhancing someone’s quality of life, boosting their confidence, and making them feel better is rewarding enough for me to not consider choosing another career.

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