The doctor said I would live in a nursing home, confined to a wheelchair, crippled by pain.
Instead, I am a dentist with my DMD from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and a pediatric dental resident at Boston Children’s Hospital-Harvard, spreading pain-free smiles, writing through my nights, and, once again, walking through my days.
Dr. Mirissa D. Price is a Harvard-trained Doctor of Dental Medicine and pediatric dental resident at Boston Children’s Hospital – Harvard. She serves as a Scholar of Dental Education at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, a National Oral Health Ambassador for the American Dental Association, and a Give Kids A Smile Leadership Ambassador for the ADA Foundation. Dr. Price’s research and outreach interests include social-emotional development in youth; addressing barriers and access to pediatric dental care; interprofessional collaboration; and dental education. As a child, doctors told Dr. Price that she would live in a nursing home, confined to a wheelchair, crippled by pain. Instead, Dr. Price uses her medical experiences to inspire others, living each day with a passion to spread pain-free smiles through her dental work, writing, improv comedy performances, and nonprofit work with children. You can stay up to date with Dr. Price’s writing at mirissaprice.wordpress.com and follow @Mirissa_D_Price on Twitter or Facebook. You can even take home a few inspirations of your own, at Dr. Price’s Etsy shop, A Smile Blooms.
© 2019 Dr. Mirissa D. Price: Healthy Smiles * Open Hearts * Creative Minds
Well you certainly sound like an inspiration. And I haven’t even looked at your blog yet! Can’t wait to find out more. 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words, Miriam, and for visiting my site 🙂
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My pleasure Mirissa. I’ll be back no doubt.
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I’m not dead yet!
Twice I’ve been told to get my affairs in order and yet I work out, walk miles and have a great life! All it takes to appreciate living is to be told you won’t be… living!
Love the pix of the Charles and my home town!
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You much have so many stories to tell and such strength of spirit! I’m glad I could bring you back to the sites of your hometown; it’s a fun city to explore anew!
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Back Bay in the early seventies. It’s a great time to be alive.
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Thanx so much for the follow!
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Well done in overcoming challenges and never giving up on your dreams!
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Thanks for reading and for the kind comment! I never would have understood the cliche of obstacles making us stronger had I not lived it myself.
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HI, Mirissa! Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post on five ways to stay healthy. Congratulations on your own health achievement! Good luck in your dentistry studies.
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Thank you for stopping by, as well. Your story is truly amazing, and I can’t wait to read more from your blog.
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Love your energy. Never give up on you. Hugs from the UK x
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Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. Wishing you a beautiful Sunday filled with your own “pain-free smiles” 🙂
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I have a chronic pain condition so i understand. It isn’t as serious as what you have with the sound of it but I understand how hard it must be. We just have to fight through it and put mind over matter. Xx
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Thank you for being so open, honest, and brave with your experience. I’ve come to realize that every experience with pain – no matter the extent or type of pain – requires such strength and perseverance, and I definitely hear in your voice that you have everything you need within you! Here’s to leaving for those moments of smiles and laughter 🙂
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Thank you for all your positive energy. You are beautiful spirit. X 💖😘
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Thank you for introducing me to your site. We all have the potential to find our inspiration and be a great motivation =)
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I am honored to have you stop by. Your own story is filled with such strength, and I am enjoying journeying through your writing! Have a good Tuesday!
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You inspire me. You are a great and wonderful person! 🙂
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Raul, thank you dearly for the kind comment and for spending time on my blog. We all have so much inspiration to share, and I can see from your own blog pieces that your voice carries such wisdom and strength. Keep on inspiring ♥
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You’re welcome! ❤ 🙂
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Yay ! Go girl !
Hugs. Ralph (from Spain) ❤
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Thanks for stopping by, Ralph! Enjoy the beautiful weekend ♥
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Thanks Mirissa and have a lovely weekend ….. umm … better make that a lovely week ahead as it has just gone midnight and is at the moment a warm early Monday morning 😀 ❤
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You have a lovely blog, Mirissa! And it is very nice to meet such an inspiring person. I wish you the best in your endeavors and look forward to enjoying more of your posts. 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by with such kind words. I was so happy to find your blog, Phoebe, and read all the beautiful writing therein. Looking forward to reading more from you!
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Hi Mirissa
Thanks for the follow! How have you been and how’s your blog doing?
I created a blogger tips group to connect with all my long last WordPress blogger friends, and to help all of us to learn from each other. I would love for you to share your knowledge in the group and connect with other bloggers. Here’s the link:
Blogger Tips Group
Finally, here’s a blog I thought you may find interesting:
The Ripple Effect of Blogging
Best regards,
Greta
Founder of Healthy Living
http://www.healthyliving894.com
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What a wonderful group, Greta! Thank you for sharing the information and stopping by my neck of the internet. I look forward to learning and growing with so many bloggers ♥
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Isn’t it great as we see miracles occur Mirissa. Great meeting you and we look forward to seeing the world through your eyes and words.
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The world is amazing! Thank you for stopping by and for sharing your beautiful inspirations on your blog. Can’t wait to read more from you!
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Hi Mirissa. It is great to meet you and we too look forward to following along with you and seeing the world through your eyes and words.
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Sounds like you’ve got quite a story, Mirissa! Just found your blog today. I’m off to explore it now.
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Thanks for stopping on by my neck of the Internet! Your blog is such an incredible journey and I can’t wait to read more!!!
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Thank you so much for you kind words!
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Hi
Thank you so much for finding my blog and liking a post. Hope you come back again soon
Trina
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It’s great to have found your blog; looking forward to stopping by again! Have a lovely start to the week ♥
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