Her Story
About Laila
Laila Khalid owns and operates a private dental practice in Holden, Massachusetts, where she serves as the solo provider delivering comprehensive care that extends beyond teeth to build patient confidence and health. She has been associated with dentistry for about 20 years and has been practicing for 15 years, having completed dental school first in Pakistan and then in the United States, from which she graduated in 2017. As a member of the Massachusetts Dental Society, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), and the Implant Institute (IAC), Khalid leads a dedicated team of women while pursuing ongoing education through continuing education courses to maintain clinical, business, and leadership skills. She transitioned from corporate dentistry to establish her own practice aligned with her vision of personalized, compassionate care, and she values the relationships built with patients and her team.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Laila
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
You have to keep going and keep showing up even on the worst of days. You still have to show up with whatever is in you. That's the advice that I got and that's what I firmly believe on.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Believe in yourself. Once you start dreaming about something it's just an indication that you can get there too. Be a lifelong learner. When you stop to learn or pause yourself from opening up yourself to learn things that's where things start to rust up so keep learning keep going and have a firm belief in yourself.
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