Becoming a pediatric dentist provided me with the procedures and techniques for creating a positive outcome with a young child’s smile, dental treatment, and early dental experience. The birth of my child during an intense 2-year pediatric dental residency tested my limits as a mom even as it enhanced and informed my pursuit of becoming a pediatric dentist. Working with my child a few minutes each day, I refined my dental care technique with the simple tools of a toothbrush and dental floss as we established a routine for lifelong dental health. With my young child I completed my dental education.