The International Dentist Podcast

Dr. Gabriela Lagreca from The International Dentist brings stories from fellow dentists who left their homelands to develop their professional careers in the US. You will hear their journey to success, but also the failures that led them there. Every week, I will bring you helpful, honest, and real advice from educators, leaders, private practitioners, and business owners who will share their experiences and learnings to empower and motivate your dental journey. ⁣

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S2 E22 Dr. Sergio Sanchez

April 26, 2021 • Dr. Gabriela Lagreca • Season 2 • Episode 22

Sergio E. Sanchez, DDS

Assistant Professor, AEGD Program Director, Craniofacial Sciences, University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine

Dr. Sergio Sanchez was born and raised in Peru. He received his Dental Degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia School of Dentistry in 2004. After dental school, Dr. Sanchez completed a Diplomaed certification in Dental Esthetics from the School of Peruvian Dentistry. In 2008, he joined the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program at the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Dental Medicine, where he completed two years of residency with an additional AEGD Fellowship. Immediately following his residency, Dr. Sergio Sanchez became a clinical instructor for the AEGD program at UConn School of Dental Medicine. Part of his responsibilities was serving as a dental provider at Health Care Community Centers. In 2016, he was promoted to Assistant Professor and Program Director of the AEGD residency program.
As Program Director of the AEGD residency program, Dr. Sanchez has many administrative responsibilities, including providing clinical supervision and didactic courses for over 30 residents per year. Part of his duties also includes managing the dental Emergency Services offered at UConn School of Dental Medicine and John Dempsey Hospital. Additionally, he is responsible for providing care to patients with acquired and developmental disabilities in the Operating Room at the John Dempsey Hospital. Also, Dr. Sanchez joined a private practice in Torrington, CT, in 2021 as an Associate Dentist.
Dr. Sanchez has helped move UConn School of Dental Medicine into the forefront of Digital Dentistry and 3D printing. He has also participated in several publications and poster presentations, including being part of a presentation where he discussed "Digital Dentistry and its application to Conservative tooth preparation" at the ADEA in 2019. He has also received an award from John Dempsey Hospital for the Hospital Medical Staff Award of Excellence in 2019.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Sanchez loves to spend time with this wife and two children. He enjoys traveling, bike riding, and paddle boarding with his children and lovely wife.

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