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Propelling Leaders in Healthcare
One Voice, One Vision, One Legacy at a Time.
Dr. Laila Hishaw is a board-certified pediatric dentist, keynote speaker, author, and nationally recognized voice on mentorship, equity, and authentic leadership in healthcare and nonprofits.
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With 25 years of experience as a board-certified pediatric dentist, bestselling author, and founder of Mentorships in Dentistry (MIND), Dr. Laila Hishaw leads a national movement to break barriers and elevate the next generation of healthcare leaders. Her voice resonates across the stage, the clinic, and the classroom—changing lives and transforming systems.
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“Her talk was the most inspiring I’ve ever heard. Dr. Hishaw didn’t just lecture—she moved us to action.”
– Dr. Grace Yum, Founder, Mommy Dentists in Business
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Why I Do What I Do
Mentorships in Dentistry, Inc.
As one of only 3.8% of Black dentists in America, I know what it means to pave your own way—and how crucial mentorship, access, and support truly are. That’s why I founded Mentorships in Dentistry. My mission is to light the path for future dental professionals while helping today’s leaders thrive with authenticity, purpose, and legacy.
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Dr. Hishaw
Dr. Laila Hishaw is a board-certified pediatric dentist, bestselling author, and the visionary founder of Mentorship in Dentistry, Inc. (MIND). With over 25 years of clinical experience and a powerful voice for mentorship and belonging, she’s on a mission to transform dentistry—one leader, one student, and one team at a time. Through her coaching, speaking, and nonprofit work, Dr. Hishaw helps healthcare professionals lead with purpose, communicate with confidence, and create lasting impact.
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The R.E.A.L. Leadership Blueprint
Inclusive Strategies for Thriving Teams
Discover Dr. Laila’s powerful framework for building inclusive, high-performing teams with respect, empathy, authenticity, and legacy.
